Spirit of America- Youth Boating Education Course : Augusta Community Sailing
 

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April 1st, Saturday- Georgia Boater Education Course /Drowning Prevention Pool Class
10 am-4 pm, Neptune Dive & Ski, 2305 Redwood Dr, Augusta, GA 30904
Students will earn their state boating license in a classroom-like setting. Passing this class (80% or above) is mandatory for further participation in the program. 2-hour in-pool session. Students will be properly fitted for a life jacket and introduced to drowning prevention techniques, equipment awareness, proper use of PFD, and learn capsize rescues. 
 
April 2nd, Sunday- Completion of Boater Eductaion Course/On The Water Training
9 am-4 pm, Augusta Sailing Club, 5462 Sailing Rd., Appling, GA, 30802
Students will spend half the day completing their coursework and testing for their GA Safe Boater Certficate. The second half of the day will be on the water training.
 
April 3-6, Monday-Thursday- On The Water Training 
9 am-4 pm daily, Augusta Sailing Club, 5462 Sailing Rd., Appling, GA, 30802
Daily hands-on, on-the-water opportunities as well as on-land instruction in canoes, kayaks, sailboats, motorboats, stand-up paddle boards, and personal watercraft (jet skis). 
 
April 7, Friday- Makeup Day
All times and dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen conditions. Friday will be used as a makeup day if needed.
 
Cost is $200* per student which includes all course materials and a life jacket. Students will need to bring lunch, snacks, water, sunblock, bugspray, hat, sunglasses, closed toed shoes, and appropriate clothing for the conditions. Payment is due by March 30, 2023 to be considered enrolled in the course. 
 
A Refund is available, minus a $25 non-refundable cancellation charge, until 14 days prior to start of registered camp session
 
*Need-based scholarships are available upon request. Space is limited as there is a high demand for this program. Daily attendance at all sessions is expected and mandatory for the successful completion of the course.
 
 
Any questions, please contact augustacommunitysailing@gmail.com

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