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About Boating Safely
Being taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of Spokane
Washington

If you are
interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out About
Boating Safely Course. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts
on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete course. This
beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat
license or safety certification in many states.
The Spokane Flotilla Presentation consists of an
8-hour course which includes the additional training requirements for the
Washington Mandatory Boater Education Law.
The course is usually a one day session, however the boating education course can be taught in two 4-hour sessions. Contact the Spokane Flotilla for additional info.
TOPICS
INCLUDE
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Safe Boating
- Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat;
fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel;
docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking
equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an
anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety.
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Trailering, Storing and
Protecting Your Boat
- Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings;
loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat
launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching,
retrieving and storing a PWC.
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Hunting and Fishing,
Water-skiing and River Boating
- Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat;
water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC;
navigating rivers, and other boating tips.
Pricing: $35
each person
(book included)
Coast Guard Auxiliary: Spokane Flotilla Members are free...
Interested in joining Flotilla 81?
For more information:
509-326-1295

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