The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a series of one-day boat safety classes including Suddenly In Command, taught by and for women, About Boating Safely and Kayak Safety. The classes fill up fast, so register early.
About Boating Safely covers a variety of boating topics from an introduction to boating, boating laws, safety equipment, navigation, boat handling, knots, handling emergencies and much more. The class is offered May 16 at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, June 27 at the Incline Fire Station and July 25 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The class is $40 per person, or $30 each for two or more.
Suddenly In Command is a special class on June 6 designed for women who are not typically at the helm of a boat. This course is unique to the Tahoe and helps prepare women in case of a boating emergency. Trailering, line handling, knot tying, launching, first aid, communication, required equipment and basic boating operating principles will be covered in this female-only class. The class is $30 per person.
Kayak Safety, offered Oct. 10, will include an introduction to kayaking, selecting a life jacket and protective clothing, recommended safety equipment, cold water hazards and more. This class also is $30 per person.
For more information on the Auxiliary, call division commander Dee Dee Kincade at (775) 831-7192. For information on classes or to register, call Jerry Gilmore at (530) 587-3334. To receive a free Vessel Safety Check, call Joe Harris at (650) 279-9159. You also can visit www.northtahoecgaux.org.
