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  PUBLIC EDUCATION CLASSES

The Auxiliary offers a variety of boating safety classes designed to make boating safer and more enjoyable.  Classes are taught at the Solano Yacht Club, 703 Civic Center drive, Suisun City, CA.

We offer two basic classes - Boating Skills and Seamanship is a 16 hour class which meets two hours a week for eight weeks.  This class covers boating laws, required equipment, boat trailering, boat handling, introduction to navigation, and small boat safety.  The cost of this class is $45.00 per person

The second class, About Boating Safety,  is an 8 hour class, generally taught in one day or in two 4 hour sessions.  This class covers the same material as the 16 hour class, but in an abbreviated format.  The cost of this class is $25.00 per person.

We also offer specialized classes covering Basic Navigation, Navigating with GPS, Marlinspike Seamanship, and Weather

Check on the Calendar page for a schedule of classes, or call 707-427-8521 for more information.

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS  

The vessel safety check is a complementary check of your vessel to ensure that it complies with federal and state regulations.  Included in the items checked are:  Registration documentation (required to be carried on board), proper display of numbers, life jackets and throwable devices, fire extinguishers, distress signals, navigation lights, electrical systems, and general vessel conditions.

Safety Check Stations are held monthly at the Suisun City launch ramp and at other locations in the area.  Check the calendar page for schedules, or call 707-427-8521 for more information.  Additional information may also be found at the national vessel safety check web site:  http://safetyseal.net

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