The Flotilla is very active in providing the public with information about boating. Classes are held in Boating Skills and Seamanship, America's Boating Course, Advanced Coastal Navigation, and the Virginia State Boating Course. Photographs of classes 1, 2, 3.
Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS & S)
This course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. The course consists of 6 core required two hour lessons, plus five elective lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions.
America's Boating Course (ABC)This course can be taken in any of three ways: on the Internet, by studying an 80-page course manual or with a CD. No matter how you like to learn, when you sign up you'll receive a complete package which includes the course manual, the boating course CD, and a PIN number giving you access to the Internet course.
Advanced Coastal Navigation (ACN)
This course is a comprehensive course to prepare the advanced boater with the knowledge needed to safely navigate a boat.
A schedule of the latest classes available in our area is available here.
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