U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boat Tennessee
BOAT TENNESSEE – A Course on Responsible Boating – is a course designed for both adults and youth operating all types of pleasure boats on Tennessee waters. The course was developed by BoatEd in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U. S. Power Squadrons, the State of Tennessee and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Topics covered include: Introduction to boating, Boating Laws, Personal safety equipment, Safe boat handling, Navigation, Boating problems, Trailering & storing your boat, Hunting & fishing, Waterskiing, Personal watercraft, River boating, Health & safety concerns and Homeland Security considerations.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST TO TAKE THIS COURSE!!
Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates of completion. Some marine insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance to those individuals who have successfully completed this course. Class dates and times are subject to changes.
This course covers the requirements for Tennessee Boater Safety Education for those born after January 1, 1989 and will include the required exam for this state certification the day of the class. If you were born after January 1, 1989, this new law applies to you, and you will need to pre-purchase an exam ticket at any TWRA agent for $10 to take this state exam for your license.
For further information:
Chuck Bader, Vice Commander
Flotilla 11-06
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Phone number (615) 662.1060
Email badercf@comcast.net
Date, Location and Time - Limited Space - Reservations Required
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Percy Priest Yacht Club
Hamilton Creek Marina (off Bell Road, Nashville)
0800-1600 hours
RSVP ATTENDANCE DIRECTLY TO:
Kathy Ware, FSO-PE
Flotilla 11-06
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Phone number (615) 754.9944
Email kathy.ware47@gmail.com
Join us at La Hacienda (on your own) after event.