Submitted by Thomas Violante, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
(February 9, 2025) — Boaters are invited to take the Boat America class and complete the proctored test all on the same day in the same location at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Milford Flotilla starting on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at its Training Center located at 1 Helwig Street, Milford, the location for all classes listed below.
For advance registration prior to the class date, go to http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/ . You can sign up here for the class and pay by credit card online. After you register for the course, instructions for the Boat America course will be emailed to you. To pay at the door by check or cash, arrive at 7:30 a.m.
All students must obtain a State of Connecticut conservation ID number before taking the BA/PWC/TOW class. To register for a free ID number, go to: https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales
Boat America will cover all the basic topics required for the safe operation of recreational boating and seamanship. It will also cover safe personal watercraft operation and towing. Successful completion of this eight-hour BA course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for boats, personal watercraft and towing. Family participation is encouraged. Cost is $70 per person.
Additional 2025 boating classes are scheduled for the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.: March 15, April 12, May 10, June 7, July 12, August 9 and September 6.
Navigation and GPS Charting classes are scheduled for April 26, 2025 and June 28, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Cost is $70 per person.
For additional information about U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses, please call Dennis Belanger, public education officer, at 203-494-5219, email him at milfordflot073inc@gmail.com or visit http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/
For more information on U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary safe boating classes, please visit www.cgaux.org/boatinged/
