The April class filled up in record time and is now closed! By popular demand, we opened another class for May 10th. Enroll in the only boat safety course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certified Instructors here in the Outer Banks. No need to fumble with online self-taught courses. It’s one-and-done with this all-in-one-day classroom course. Learn what you need to pass the test for the North Carolina Boater Education Card. Plus, practical learning from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarists who boat these local waters.

 

Who needs to have this card? All North Carolina boaters who were born on or after January 1, 1988. Who also 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 take the safety class…it’s just not required. Safety is no accident.

 

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

You will get the required course material + exam all-in-one-day. The material meets the North Carolina requirements, and is taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors in a class right here, in the Outer Banks. The exam is same day, too. The NC Boater Education Card is valid for a lifetime.

 

When and where?

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025. One day only.

Where: Oregon Inlet Fishing Center 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head NC 27959

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost: $30 covers all materials, exam, refreshments. Add family members at $25 each.

 

Learn what you need to know about boating law, boat safety equipment, safe operation of your watercraft, emergency procedures, safe boating tips, and more. Reserve your seat for the April 12th class at https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=054-16-07&category=boat-america-reg , or contact Thomas James Mattingly at (252) 573-0599 or email tmattingly.obx@gmail.com.

 

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“. Visit our website, www.cgauxobx.org