Boating Courses, Education & Training - Flotilla 23-1 Annapolis, MD

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Maryland Rules & Regulations

Maryland law states that:
Anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 must have in their possession a Certificate of Boating Safety Education while operating a vessel required to be "numbered" or "documented" on Maryland waters. If a Certificate of Boating Safety Education cannot be produced on request by a law enforcement officer, a minimum fine of $25 for first offense and up to $500 for each additional offense can be imposed.

Children under 4 years of age must wear a Lifejacket with additional safety features:

1) STRAP that is secured between the legs to fasten together the front & back of the Lifejacket

2) INFLATABLE HEADREST or HIGH COLLAR to keep child's head above water

3) WEB HANDLE to ensure readily accessibility of the child from a vessel or dock

Children under 13 must wear a a U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket while underway on a recreational vessel under 21 ft

Anyone under 16 must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a vessel equipped with primary or secondary mechanical / electrical propulsion, unless supervised by someone 18 or older who has a Boating Safety Education Certificate or an adult born prior to July 1, 1972

For additional information and resources, see "Boating in MD" (Maryland)

Click Title for Description	Audience	Classes	Length
Coast Guard Auxiliary Courses
Boat Maryland (BMD)	MD Boaters	3	3 hours
Weekend Navigator (WEN)	All Boaters	8 - 13	2 to 3 hours
Boating Skills & Seamanship (BSS)	Power Boaters	8 - 13	2 to 3 hours
Sailing Skills & Seamanship (SSS)	Sail Boaters	8 - 13	2 to 4 hours
Single Session / Seminars
GPS for Mariners (GPS)	All Boaters	1	4 to 6 hours
How to Read a Nautical Chart (HRNC)	All Boaters	1	3 to 5 hours
PaddleSports America (PSA)	Canoeists & Kayakers	1	4 to 5 hours
Personal Watercraft Safety (PWC)	PWC Users	1	1 to 2 hours
Suddenly In Command (SIC)	All Boaters	1	4 to 5 hours
About Boating Safely (ABS) - Seminar	All Boaters	1	8 hours
For Kids / Young Adults
Boating Fun - Water Adventures	4-9 Year Olds	1	1 to 2 hours
Waypoints - Guide to Safe Boating	10-12 Year Olds	1	1 to 3 hours
Boat Smart Kids school programs
Interactive / Self-study
About Boating Safely (ABS) - Online	All Boaters	Self Paced
On-The-Water Training

Flotilla 23-1 Commitment We endeavor to provide convenient, timely and affordable access to the knowledge, information, education, training and resources required to help recreational boaters develop and maintain the skills needed to: be knowledgeable, informed, responsible, confident, courteous & safe boaters avoid boating related incidents, accidents, injuries or mishaps be prepared to handle watercraft related emergency when they do occur protect and preserve our waterways & the environment for future generations to enjoy
Flotilla 23-1 Currently Scheduled Courses
Click Title for Description	Audience	Dates	Location	Fee^
Boat Maryland (BMD)	MD Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	$25
Paddle Sport America (PSA)	All Boaters	5 May from 0900 to 1300	Annapolis Maritime Museum	$10
GPS for Mariners (GPS)	All Boaters	14 May from 0900 to 1500	Taylor Ave Fire Station	$45
Boat Maryland (BMD)	MD Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	$25
GPS for Mariners (GPS)	All Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	$45
Boat Maryland (BMD)	MD Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	$25
Suddenly In Command (SIC)	All Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	TBA
How to Read a Nautical Chart (HRNC)	All Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	TBA
Weekend Navigator (WEN)	All Boaters	TBA	Taylor Ave Fire Station	TBA
Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S)	Power Boaters	TBA	Annapolis High School	$65
^ Need based grants available to cover suggested course fees

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