Boating Safety Class

Taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22. Roberts School Community and Education Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. One-day class covers topics that include: Know Your Boat Before Getting Underway, Navigating the Waterways, Operating Your Vessel Safely, Legal Requirements and Boating Emergencies. Individuals who successfully complete the program and exam meet the Georgia boating certification requirements and are awarded certificates and wallet cards. Boaters born after Jan. 1, 1998, must complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety class to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft in the Georgia. Program materials are $20 for each student. Family discounts are available. To register, or to request a gift certificate for someone else, email Greg Fonzeno at flotilla22pe@gmailcom.