Showing posts with label U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Show all posts

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Boating safety course slated in Milford

MILFORD - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 24-3 is offering About Boating Safety course in August.
For advanced registration prior to the class date, go to http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/.  
The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3 Training Center is located at 1 Helwig St., located one block north of Milford Boat Works.   

Walk-ins are welcome on day of the class.

The About Boating Safety course will be held Aug. 9 starting at 8 a.m. Instruction will cover all the basic topics involved in the safe operation of recreational boating and seamanship. 

It will also cover safe personal watercraft operation. Successful completion of this eight-hour ABS course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for both boats and Personal Watercraft. Family participation is encouraged. Cost is $60.

Formore information about Coast Guard Auxiliary courses, call 860-663-5505, e-mail  skperrone@hotmail.com or visit http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/

*Please note: All students will need to get a State of Connecticut Conservation ID Number before taking the ABS/PWC class. 

Go to https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/Sales. Go here and register for a free ID number.


This is a press release from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Navigation course slated in Milford


MILFORD >> The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 24-3 is offering the Charts, Navigation and GPS course from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10.



For advance registration go to http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/
The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3 Training Center is located at 1 Helwig St. which is one block north of Milford Boat Works.   
Walk-ins are welcome on day of the class.


The course ties together electronic navigation and the method of plotting a course on a paper chart. Instructions on basic satellite navigation (GPS) and its functions are presented as well as pros and cons of relying on electronic navigation devices. 

Students will be instructed how to interpret and use information printed on charts as well as chart a course using that information and navigation tools. 
Cost of the course is $60.



 For additional information about Coast Guard Auxiliary courses, call 860-663-5505, or email skperrone@hotmail.com or visit http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/.


This is taken from a press release. 


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