Boating Safety Education Opportunities - CORRECT CRAFT super air 230 2018 Owner's Manual

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Boating Safety Education Opportunities

It is recommended that the boat owner/operator obtain boater
safety education. If you have never owned a boat before, you can
get an excellent introduction to boat handling from organizations
such as the U.S. Coast Guard, American Red Cross, United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary, or your local boating authority. Even if you
are a veteran boater, these courses will help sharpen your boating
skills as well as bring you up to date on current rules and
regulations. See your local boating agency or dealer for
information on classes in your area.
Some states require youths, 16 years of age and younger, to
complete a boating safety course before operating any watercraft.
Many others require operators under the age of 18 to be licensed
in small boat operation.
Boat smart from the start: take a boating safety course and get a free
vessel safety check annually for your boat. For more information,
contact: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org;
United States Power Squadrons, 1-888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org.
The following is a list of some other agencies and organizations that
offer Water Safety, First Aid and CPR courses or information.
To find boating safety courses in your area, call your state's
local boating
www.boatus.com/courseline.
• USCG Office of Boating ( www.uscgboating.org )
• American Red Cross ( www.redcross.org )
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ( www.cgaux.org )
• U.S. Power Squadrons ( www.usps.org )
• State Boating Offices
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons ( www.cps-ecp.ca )
• Boat Owners Association of the United States
( www.boatus.com )
• National Safe Boating Council (www.safeboatingcouncil.org)
• Water Sports Industry Association ( www.wsia.net )
• European or international organizations
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