The Florida Mariner "Safe Boating with VBPS "

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Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:50:18 PM
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Subject: Safe Boating with VBPS
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:24:15 +0000

To: The Florida Mariner Attn. Stacey Fulgieri
From: Robert Scully ,Vero Beach Power Squadron Public Relations Officer



Subject: Safe Boating Classes

The Vero Beach Power Squadron, a non-profit group, affiliated with the United States Power Squadron, will be conducting safe boating classes for the public in Vero Beach, Florida. The classes will be held at 301 Acacia Road in Vero Beach, just over the Barber Bridge, next to the boat launching area. Please pre-register by going to www.verobeachps.com. Please browse the website to learn more about us.

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America's Boating Course (ABC) is sponsored by the United States Power Squadrons. The purpose of America's Boating Course is to teach introductory safe boating techniques. As an introductory course, ABC does not cover such topics as the use of a nautical compass or the techniques of plotting courses.

The course has been approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is accepted by most states to meet boating license or safety certification requirements. Most states recognize ABC as meeting their education requirements. The course material covers seven chapters, which touch on:

General information about boats and maintenance
Information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable
Tips on being a more courteous boat operator
Laws and regulations to which you must adhere
The weekend class will start at 9AM and go to 1 PM. The class materials cost is $30. The dates are December 6 and 7, 2008. The 2009 schedule is as follows Feb 21 & 22; Apr 25 & 26; June 20 & 21; Oct 17 & 18. Contact Howard at 772-978-9769

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The Squadron Boating Course is a course for all boaters including skippers of a family cruiser, sailing enthusiasts, personal watercraft (PWC) operators, hunters or fishermen operating an outboard utility boat, and canoe and kayak paddlers. It covers the basics you need to know to safely and legally operate your boat, such as basic boating terminology, boat handling, water sports safety, PWCs, legally required equipment and other boating laws and regulations, right-of-way rules between boats, and marine radio operation. The class will be held on Tuesday night January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2009 from 7pm to 9 pm. The cost is $45 for materials. Please arrive at 6:30 the first meeting so we can take care of registration. Pre-register at www.verobeachps.com/ or call M argaret at 772-770-2855 or Dan at 772-978-1701.