Public Education

PERSONAL WATER CRAFT SAFETY (PWC) Course Description  Return to: Boating Class List
 
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Personal WatercraftPersonal Water Craft course is a very basic introduction to the safety issues involved when operating a PWC.
Because of its brevity, it is not approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) nor is it approved by most of the states which require formal instruction in order to operate a boat.
Our Boating Skills & Seamanship course is more appropriate for meeting legal requirements.
The purpose of the course and its associated text, Personal Watercraft Rider's Handbook, is to teach that PWCs are boats and that their skippers have legal responsibilities and should learn the "rules of the road."
Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates and cards.

Utah state flagNOTE: Utah state law requires a personal water craft course. The USCG Auxiliary in the State of Utah teaches the class. Contact the flotilla nearest your location for information...link

 

PERSONAL WATER CRAFT SAFETY (PWC) Class Schedule           Return to: Boating Class List
 

This 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.

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California
Silicon Valley  Flotilla 4-9
City Location Date/Time Contact
San Jose, Ca To Be Determined To Be Determined Joaquin Duran
duranjp@sbcglobal.net
408-238-8443
Cost $FREE:   The purpose of the course and its associated text, Personal Watercraft Rider\'s Handbook, is to teach that PWCs are boats and that their skippers have legal responsibilities and should learn the "rules of the road." 1 Hour Instruction followed by individual Q&A workshop. Get 10% off safety equipment day of class.
Sonoma County  Flotilla 5-5
City Location Date/Time Contact
Santa Rosa, Ca TBD
Santa Rosa CA  		Thursday
22-May-08
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM		 Shirl Maxson
HARMONY3462@juno.com
707-838-1353
Cost $10 Family Rate
                          
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For more information, contact:
Roger Haynes, DSO-PE 11NR
District Public Education Staff Officer
[DSO-PE 11NR]