As we start a new year, it’s time to refresh old or add new safety skills to keep you safe on the water in 2026. Check out these local options provided by America’s Boating Club – Atlanta and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Basics of Safe Boating – America’s Boating Course
Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC Certification
Instructors: America’s Boating Club – Atlanta
Dates/Times:
In-Person: Saturday, 8:30 am – 5 pm: May 2, Aug 8
Online:
Wednesday, Mar 4, 11, 7-9 pm
Saturday, Mar 14, 8:30 am – 12 pm
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 7-9 pm
Saturday, June 13, 8:30 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25 per student
Information/registration: americasboatingclubatlanta.org or email: ABC@usps-atlanta.org
Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification – USCGA
Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification.
Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers
Minimum age: 12
When: 9 am – 5 pm, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17
Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch
Cost: $35 per student; bring lunch
Information/registration: Michael Goetschl, mandc0614@charter.net,
website: http://wow.uscgaux.info/peclass.php?unit=070-02-09
