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The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time. You are Suddenly In Command.

This 4-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to “be prepared” with the basics in case of an emergency.

You will learn about your vessel, including nomenclature and operating principles including starting the engine. Also included are descriptions of what causes boating mishaps and how to minimize them, basic boat handling and what equipment should be on board.

Literature contains many horror stories about a passenger, who does not know how to start the engine or operate the radio, watching in horror as a strong wind blows the boat away faster than a captain who has fallen overboard can swim.

Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared.

This class is taught by qualified members of the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 5-4 at    Great Oaks Institute of technology and Career Development.

Locations:        LIVE OAKS  AT MILFORD OHIO 
                             Call Karen 860-4709
Term I                 4 hr class
Class: Saturday, Morning 
September 9, 2006       repeated  November 4, 2006
                            
 Class Fee: FREE