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America's Boating Course Offered
January 25, 2010 4:00 PM
Kerry Kraus
It’s still winter but that doesn’t mean people aren’t already thinking about hitting the
water in Arkansas. To help prepare you for a safe and fun summer of water activities, the U.S. Coast Guard is holding an “America’s Boating Course” (ABC) class on Feb. 6 at Gander Mountain Sporting Store in North Little Rock.
The ABC class is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 6 and cost $25. The fee includes an instructional book, a CD and all class materials. Seven topics of boating “how-to” are covered and include:
Rules of the Road
Safe Boat Handling
Trailering
Legal Requirements
Aids to Navigation
Management of Vessel and Equipment
After the final exam, students earn a “certificate of completion” and an identification card. The certification is recognized by local, state and national enforcement organizations. It is also honored by most insurance companies when it comes to allowing a safety discount for individual boat owners.
Call 501-982-9207 to pre-register or you can register the day of the seminar. Contact Vice Commander Bob Donaldson with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for more details. Gander Mountain is located at 5450 Landers Road in North Little Rock.