IN-PERSON CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE

We are happy to announce that we are now able to offer in-person classes with limited capacity.

Class locations may vary per class, so please check each class.

Please check back regularly as we hope to post more classes as the year progresses.

For additional USCG Auxiliary classes, please visit the Auxiliary Public Education Center to find classes offered in your area.

Hope to see you soon! For any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at ericgritz@gmail.com

Eric Gritzmacher
USCG AUX, FL-06-08
Pubic Education Officer

2024 Class Schedule and Registration

For upcoming classes please see the 2024 class Schedule below.

Boating Skills & Seamanship Class Every Wednesday From Mar 27 - May 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point	$70.00/pp Book Included
With the affiliation with The USCG, the Auxiliary is the premier boating Safety education organization in the country. Our Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. Topics include safety, knots, radio, aids to navigation, boat handling, rules of the road and many other valuable subjects. Successful completion will earn you your California Boater Operator card now required to operate a vessel in California waters. Price includes text book.

GPS for Mariners 2 Nights: Every Wednesday From June 5th & 12th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Dana Point Community Center 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point	$35.00/pp Book Included
This class will help you get the most from your nautical navigation GPS. You will learn how to use the device to determine position, create waypoints, plot a course, and more. We will also discuss using a chart-plotter to navigate.

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