Congratulations and Welcome to U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 4-76’s…
Penn’s Landing Philadelphia – Safe Boating Education Center
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All classes taught by highly-trained, qualified instructors with cutting edge presentations
State and Federal Certified Courses Power or Sail…Pleasure or Sport – Captain or First Mate… Make the most of your time on the water and boat safely! Classes can be a family affair – your crew should be your backup. Get on board, preregister online now and be a smarter and safer boater! |
Take advantage of the years of experience and wealth of information that members of the Auxiliary have to offer. In the spirit of helping others the Auxiliary volunteers its time so you can get the most out of your boating pleasure. Before you risk the lives and health of your family and friends, make sure you ‘know before you go’. Take the time to attend a class. Make the time and schedule a Free Vessel Safety Check. Many insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to individuals who successfully complete a course. Upon successfully completing a course and exam individuals are awarded a certificate and card. They may qualify for, and are invited to continue on for further certification. Each boating safety course includes a discussion on the state laws of PA, NJ, DE and MD.
Reasons to take a course with us? Pick one!
- Central location, easy access off I-95 – at a U. S. Coast Guard Base – Photo ID Required
- Professional presentations in a comfortable environment and in an enjoyable and relaxed format – we’re here to teach, but also create a lot of fun in the process!
- Hands-on skill building such as knot tying, using piloting tools, or reading charts
- ‘On-line’ abbreviated courses are no match for our CGAUX instructors, experienced boaters who can answer your questions on the spot
- Our classes are offered at a great economy as compared to other; for our volunteers, the greater value is knowing that we are creating a safer boating experience to our attendees. Additionally, we offer family discounts!
Below is a list of classes being offered on-site at the base at Penn’s Landing. Please click on the course title below for more information. Questions – please contact us via email at pe@flotilla476.org and we will be happy to assist.
Please Note: The below courses no longer certify the requirements for the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau. If you are a resident of New Jersey, please find a course in the State of New Jersey given by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID-19, ON-SITE COURSES MAY BE POSTPONED OR MOVED TO VIRTUAL (ONLINE) TRAINING. NOTICE WILL BE PROVIDED.
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About Boating Safely
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Dates: Sat. JUN 06 2020; 1-Day Course given on Saturdays – 7:30AM -5PM, Sign-In promptly at 7:15AM, Preregistration REQUIRED. Note: This course is a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved course. PA Instructor Number: 5476 ABS is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). ABS covers boating fundamentals and the basic skills needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. |
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Boating Skills and Seamanship
Fee: $105.00
Dates: Feb. 17 – May 18, 2020; Mondays – 6:30-9PM, 14 Weeks, Sign-In promptly at 6:15PM. Preregistration is REQUIRED.
Note: This course is a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved course. PA Instructor Number: 5476
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. The course consists of 8 core required two-hour lessons plus five additional lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions.
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Sailing Skills and Seamanship
Fee: $135.00
Dates: THIS IS NOT BEING CURRENTLY OFFERED
Note: This course is a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved course. PA Instructor Number: 5476
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Sailing Skills and Seamanship Course (SS&S) is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice sailboat operators. The course is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to four-hour lessons plus 6 additional lessons that will enhance the skills required for a safe voyage in all conditions. These courses are taught in addition to the core courses.
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Weekend Navigator… Advanced Coastal Navigator
(Weekend Navigator, electronic plus Advanced Coastal Navigation, traditional)
Fee: $165.00
Dates: March 05 – May 21, 2020; Thursdays – 6:30-9:00PM, (12 Weeks); Sign-In promptly at 6:15PM, Preregistration is REQUIRED.
So you want more…you want to go for more than a day trip…you want cruising…and who doesn’t? You need to know how to get there…and…get back! Remember, it’s all about comfort! You’ll need our Coastal Navigation course.
We cover navigation with electronic devices as well as traditional methods. You have a GPS, we’ll show you how to use it. If it goes dead or falls in the water, we’ll show you the way around that. You have chart plotters, radar, etc., we’ll show you how to employ them along with the alternatives should they fail.
This is a meaty 15 weeks of navigation fun. We’ve married Advanced Coastal Navigation with Weekend Navigator…you get it all!
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is divided into two major parts designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions.
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Take home cruise: An opportunity to take what you’ve learned and put it into practice. Please be certain to bring a USB thumb drive for course extras.
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How to Read a Nautical Chart
Fee: $65.00
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020. 8AM – 12PM. Please check-in by 7:45 AM.
We’ll get you started on the language of nautical charts…not maps…CHARTS!
Course Overview:
| When navigating on land you use a map. It depicts the various thoroughfares, their directions and names. Major areas such as parks, lakes etc. would also be noted. By selecting the prescribed route, you would be able to reach a desired destination.This seminar unravels the mysteries and the language of charts.At sea there are no streets, no separate areas, and no differences from abutting or surrounding areas. With no land mass over the horizon, everything looks the same. For navigating at sea, we use a chart.By knowing our latitude and longitude, we can locate our position anywhere on earth. Navigators must also be warned of dangerous areas, leading them through safe passages and directing them within set patterns to prevent collisions. For this, Aids to Navigation are depicted on nautical charts.Other available information on nautical charts includes, but is not limited to, depth of water, bottom type, magnetic variations affecting the compass, chart scales, and inter-tidal information.This course will provide the navigator with the knowledge to interpret the chart’s contents to navigate safely to their destination and return to port. Text and training chart included.And…just to sweeten the pot, if you take How to Read a Nautical Chart and move to our Coastal Navigation course…we’ll discount the navigation course 10%.All this and a FREE offer for to inspect your vessel making sure you have everything you need to be safe! |
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Suddenly In Command: A Primer for the Unexpected Helmsman
Fee: $65.00
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020. 1:00PM – 5:00PM. Please check-in by 12:45
Course Overview:
| The captain of a vessel becomes incapacitated or falls overboard. You are the obvious person to take over, and you are ‘Suddenly In Command’. This 2-4 hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to be prepared with the basics in case of an emergency. It’s a “wake-up call” for your responsibilities. You will learn about your vessel, and operating principles. Also included are descriptions of boating mishaps, how to minimize them. Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared. | 
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