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Date: August 28, 2006 |
AUXILIARY TO HOLD BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE | |
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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a 13-session Boating Skills and Seamanship course beginning Sept. 13 at the Tyee Yacht Club on 2929 NE Marine Drive in Portland, Ore. Classes will take place Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continue until December 13. The Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship course is a comprehensive course designed for people 14 years and older and provides up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions. The course covers the basics of piloting, aids to navigation, rules of the road, boat handling, weather, navigation electronics, radio use, and other topics related to safe and enjoyable boating outings. Individuals are required to pre-register. The enrollment fee for the class is $50 and an extra $25 for additional family members. Textbook materials will be provided, however families will have to share the supplies. Completion of the course allows graduates to apply for the Boater's Education card. Many insurance companies provide discounts to graduates of the course. For more information, or to register for this course, contact Bob Mell at 503-761-1507. ### | |
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteer civilians who assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation's waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its 35,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions. | |
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