Safe Boating Class Sept. 6 at OBPD

Safe Boating Class Sept. 6 at OBPD

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 3-10 is partnering with the City of Orange Beach to present a Safe Boating class on Sept. 6 at the Orange Beach Fire Department located at 25855 John M. Snook Dr. (off Hwy 161). The class will start promptly at 8 a.m., and is expected to complete about 3-3:30 p.m., with lunch provided.
Minors taking the class must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Cost is $40 for materials, payable by cash or check at the class with additional family members, first responders and military admitted for $25. To register, email SafeBoating310@gmail.com and include your name as it would appear on your driver’s license.
If available, Orange Beach Marine Police will present a short discussion on area waterways and safe boating. The course covers Boat Familiarization, Trip Planning, Safe Boat Operations, Legal Boat Operation Requirements, Boating Emergencies, Law Enforcement (LE), area waterways, the IntraCoastal Waterway (ICW), and boating knots will be covered.