This time of year families and friends hit the water for some much needed rest and relaxation. But they may be forgetting something.
Boating safety.
Many vessel operators become complacent, resulting in dangerous and even fatal accidents. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provides boating skills and seamanship courses to prevent such tragedies.
Sessions are Aug. 13 through Sept. 24 and from Oct. 8 through Nov. 19. The course is taught every Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Garrison Safety Office, building 3687.
The course is free, but students must purchase the $25 textbook. Besides learning boating safety, graduates can get a 15 percent discount on their boat insurance. And they are exempt from the Alabama written boat operators examination.
For more information, call Tom Kunhart at 527-4475 or e-mail tkunhart@knology.net.
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