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Flotilla 45 - Easton, MD
(410) 745-6394

BOATING COURSES

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

All of the courses offered by Flotilla 45 are presented in the
St. Michaels/Oxford/Easton area on Maryland's Eastern Shore. 

To find courses in other areas, please go to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's National Boating Education page.
(You may also call us at the above number and we will be happy to assist you.)

COURSES SCHEDULED
There are no courses scheduled.

COURSES AVAILABLE

If you have ANY interest in taking one of the courses listed below, please contact the Flotilla 45  Public Education Officer at 410-745-9794 or send an e-mail to the Public Education Officer .
 

BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive course designed for both the novice and the intermediate boater.  Part One of the BS&S is the entry-level core course*, which consists of  the following topics:

Students who have completed the core course may continue with the BS&S by taking Part Two.  These intermediate-level lessons cover the following topics:

*This course meets the Maryland certification requirements for persons born after July 1, 1972.  Some insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance to individuals who successfully complete this course.

SHORT COURSES
The following are available as one-lesson courses from the Coast Guard Auxiliary:

YOUTH COURSES
There are two courses available which teach future boaters the principles of boating safety: