Submitted by Thomas Violante
(April 29, 2024) — Boaters can 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 on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at its Training Center located at 1 Helwig Street in 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 there 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 (PWC) and towing. Family participation is encouraged. Cost is $60 per person.
Additional boating classes also are scheduled for the following Saturdays: June 1st, June 29th, August 3rd and September 7th, all from from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.
Weekday evening boating classes are scheduled for May 14, 15 and 16, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All three sessions must be attended. There are no make-up sessions.
Navigation and GPS Charting classes are scheduled for April 20, 2024 and July 20, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.
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/
