America's Boating Course is an eight-hour course covering the basics of boating and is appropriate for youth as well as the adult boater. Successful completion of this course satisfies the education requirement to operate a boat in ANY STATE and for youth to operate a PWC in both Virginia and North Carolina.
Boater Safety Classes for 2024
- February 17
- March 2
- April 27
- May 11
- June 15
- July 27
- August 24
- September 14
- October 5
- November 9
Location
Longbridge VFD 1678 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC 27850
How do I register?
TO REGISTER call (757) 537-9877 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Course Fee $40 includes book and all materials. Family discounts available.
Course is taught by certified instructors from the USCG Auxiliary Lake Gaston Flotilla 9-3. Class is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- please arrive by 7:45 a.m. Written exams will be given at the end of class and a Boater Safety card and certificate will be issued to you upon successful completion of the course.
Virginia Law: All Virginia boaters in the waters must have proof of taking a Boating Course. All Motor Boat Operators operating a vessel with a 10 HP engine or greater, must meet these requirements. All PWC operators regardless of age must have proof of taking a Boating Course.
North Carolina Law: Requires that all PWC and Motor Boat Operators who were born after 1 January 1988 have proof of taking a Boating Course if they are operating a vessel with a 10 HP engine or greater.