DATES:

  Call or Email the Flotilla Public Education Officer

FSO-PE George O'Brian

TIMES:  Start PROMPTLY at 6:30 pm; end PROMPTLY at 8:30 pm

LOCATION:  Wando High School Media Center

COURSE SCHEDULE:

DATE                                     SUBJECT            

TBD                 Introduction to Boating              Chapter 1, Which Boat Is For You?    

TBD                Chapter 2, Equipment ForYour Boat

TBD                 Chapter 3, Trailering Your Boat        Marlinspike - Seamanship                        

TBD              Chapter 5, Your Highway Signs          Charleston Harbor

TBD              Chapter 4, Handling Your Boat -  Radio Basics (not tested) - Marlinspike - Seamanship

TBD              Chapter 6 – The Rules You Must Follow And Piloting - Marlinspike - Seamanship

TBD                   Final Exam

                           MORNING DEW

                           Coast Guard Auxiliary Overview

NOTES:

-          The 11^th Edition, Second Printing of Boating Skills and Seamanship and the accompanying Student Workbook will be used. One text will be provided to each full fee registrant. Supplemental family enrollees will not receive a text. All enrollees are eligible to take the final examination.

-          Students will be tested only on the first six chapters of the text.

-          Students requiring special assistance or accommodation should express these needs to any of the flotilla staff at the beginning of the course/class.

-          Near the conclusion of most sessions, a short marlinespike demonstration and exercise will be included to assist students in enhancing their line-handling and knot-tying skills.

-          If you have any questions or concerns about the course or your attendance, you can contact the Flotilla Public Education Officer, George O'Brian, phone 224-0929 or E-mail at gobriensc@bellsouth.net