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USCG “Boat America” Class

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Petaluma Yacht Club

10 C Street

Event Link

every

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Price Varies

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will present “Boat America,” a boating certificate class, which includes 8 hours of instruction. Hosted and taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certified Instructors.

Learn basic boating, boating laws, navigation, emergency procedures, communications, trailering, storing, and protecting your boat. Discover how to remain safe during water-skiing, PWC operation, and other boating tips.

Successful completion meets the requirements for a California Boating Card. As of January 1, 2025, the California Boating Card is required for all motorized vessel operators, regardless of age.

RSVP: gmh.uscgaux@gmail.com or (707) 373-7819 by April 6, 2026.

Cost: $55 including textbook and lunch. PYC Members: Cost: $30. Check or cash at the door (please arrive by 8:15 AM).

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, created by Congress in 1939, is the professionally trained, uniformed, all-volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. They support nearly all USCG mission areas. Auxiliary members live and work in the communities they serve. Please contact your local USCG Auxiliary Unit.