America's Boating Course - Ravenna Marine (Starts Feb 21 - 7 weeks) Public · Hosted by Akron Sail & Power Squadron - Akron's Boating Club Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ravenna Marine 1366 East Main St, Ravenna, Ohio 44266

This course meets the requirements for Ohio’s Mandatory Boater Education requirement (the Ohio Boater Education Card), required for all boat operators born on or after January 1, 1982 who operate a boat over 10hp. The boater education card should be carried on-board the vessel while underway.

The ticket price covers the textbook, which may be shared among family members

Course includes:

• Introduction to Boating
• Boat Handling techniques
• Boating Law
• Boat Safety Equipment
• Safe Boating
• Navigation
• Boating Problems
• Trailering, Storing, and Protecting Your Boat

Developed by the United States Power Squadron (USPS), “America’s Boating Course” includes a 244 page full color manual that serves as the course textbook. The manual, which can be shared, is $35.

Course is 7 weeks long.

Graduates receive the “Ohio Boating Education Card”, mandatory for boat operators born after 1981.

Graduates can also attend Seamanship Class (Fall 2018) at no charge - $55 value

For more information, contact instructor Jim Ehrman, [email protected], 330-697-8878

Learn more about this course and the Akron Sail & Power Squadron at www.akronpowersquadron.com.