Now Open! The Boat America Certified Safety Class, Saturday October 11th, 2025

Enroll in the only boat safety course taught locally by Outer Banks U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certified Instructors. No need to fumble with online self-

taught courses, no more guessing what is needed for the test. It’s one-and-done with this all-in-one-day classroom course.

 

It’s close by, too. This single-day class is held locally at the Southern Shores Fire

Department. Learn what you need to pass the test for the North Carolina

Boater Education Card. Plus, practical learning from Outer Banks U.S. Coast

Guard Auxiliarists who boat these local waters.

 

Do you need this card? Yes, you do if you’re a North Carolina boater who was born on or

after January 1, 1988, and operate a motorized watercraft of 10 HP or more. If this is you,

then you’re required to have a valid NC Boater Education Card on board. If you were born

before January 1, 1988, you still qualify to enroll in the safety class…it’s just not required.

Safe boating is no accident.

 

Why choose the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary OBX Boat America Safety Class?

It’s taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certified Instructors who boat these local waters.

Their insights are invaluable. You will get the required course material + exam all-in-one-

day. No more going back into that self-guided course that you can’t remember where you

left off. The material meets the North Carolina requirements. The exam is same day, too.

The NC Boater Education Card is valid for a lifetime.

 

When and where?

When: Saturday October 11th, 2025. One day only.

Where: Southern Shores Fire Station at 15 S Dogwood Trail, Kitty Hawk NC 27949

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost: $40 covers all materials, exam, refreshments. $35 for each additional family

member.

 

How do I enroll?

3 ways to reserve your seat now:

Online: https://site.corsizio.com/register/68c81e56f393ed7a4fcb4147

Call: Tom Mattingly at (252) 573-0599

Email: tmattingly.obx@gmail.com.

Enroll now. Seats are limited. They fill up fast. Safer boating is just one class away.

 

About the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed auxiliary service of the United

States Coast Guard. It is comprised of 26,000 members who volunteer their time to

support the operation of the Coast Guard, promote and improve recreational boating

safety, and provide trained crews and facilities to enhance the safety and security of our

citizens, US ports, waterways, and coastal regions. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the

largest volunteer marine safety organization in the world. The Coast Guard’s motto

is Semper Paratus, meaning “Always Ready“