Flotilla 12 Classes

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary, Edmonds Flotilla, is offering BOATING/NAVIGATION COURSES for students in North King and South Snohomish Counties. Flotilla 12 holds regular classes in a number of boating safety, boat handling, navigation, rules of the road and other great subjects. Below is a listing of upcoming classes. If you know what class you'd like to sign up for...please click here to go to our Class Registration Page.

America's Boating Course (ABC)
Course fee is $35 - text included
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Approved by Washington state for "Mandatory Boater Education". This beginning boating class gives you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states including Washington. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Course.
 
Course schedule
 
May 12th - Three Rivers Marine - Time 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. - Pre-registration required
June 23rd - Chuck Olson Chevrolet - time 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. - Pre-registration required

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GPS for Mariners
May 19th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Course fee: $45 and includes text
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GPS for Mariners - a comprehensive course with great information surrounding navigation using our Global Positioning System (GPS). Hands-on course with information on programming and using features on your GPS- Bring your handheld Garmin GPS if you have one.

This course will be held at the Port of Edmonds, 446 Admiral Way - Note Bring a sack lunch, also dress for outdoor activity (1 hour).

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How to Read a Nautical Chart 
Two sessions for this class on May 1st & May 8th; 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Course Fee: $35 - Pre-registration Required
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How to Read a Nautical Chart - This is a mini-course designed to teach some of the basics surrounding Nautical Charts.  The information learned applies to users of both paper charts as well as electronic charts (GPS and PC-based) - Also a great refresher for those with experience.  Each student will recieve a copy of Nigel Calder's book How to Read a Nautical Chart.

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