U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

“Boat Tennessee” Course

BOAT SAFETY COURSE – A Course on Responsible Boating – is a course designed for both adults and youth operating all types of pleasure boats on Tennessee waters. The course was developed by BoatEd in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U. S. Power Squadrons, the State of Tennessee, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Topics covered include: Introduction to boating, Boating Laws, Personal safety equipment, Safe boat handling, Navigation, Boating problems, Trailering & storing your boat, Hunting & fishing, Waterskiing, Personal watercraft, River boating, Health & safety concerns and Homeland Security considerations.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST TO TAKE THIS COURSE!!

Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates of completion. Some marine insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance to those individuals who have successfully completed this course. Class dates and times are subject to changes.

This course covers the requirements for Tennessee Boater Safety Education for those born after January 1, 1989 and will include the required exam for this state certification on the day of the class. If you were born after January 1, 1989, this new law applies to you, and you will need to pre-purchase an exam ticket at any TWRA agent for $10 to take this state exam for your license.

For further information:

Chuck Bader, Instructor

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary   Flotilla 11-06

Email: badercf@comcast.net

Phone number 615/405.1830

Date, Location and Time - Limited Space to 22 - Reservations Required*

If less than 10 respond, we will have to cancel

Cut-off for registration – Wednesday April 9, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Percy Priest Yacht Club

Hamilton Creek Marina Clubhouse (off Bell Road, Nashville)

9:00am-5:00pm (including lunch break)

Brown bag lunch required and bring your own drinks.  Coffee cake/coffee provided in the morning.

Kathy Turk, FSO-PE
Flotilla 11-06

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Phone number (615) 594.5118     Email kathy.turk47@gmail.com