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Maryland Rules & Regulations Anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 must posses an approved Boating Safety Education Certificate to operate a vessel for pleasure on State waters that is required to be "registered" or "numbered" (equipped with primary or secondary mechanical/electrical propulsion). If certificate cannot be produced law enforcement officers review on request, a minimum fine of $25 for first offense and up to $500 for each additional offense can be imposed. Additional Lifejacket features required for children under 4 years or 50 lbs: 1) strap between the legs 2) inflatable headrest or high collar 3) web grab handle Effective April 13, 2010, any child under 13 is required to wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) while aboard an underway vessel 21 ft or less. Effective October 1, 2010, anyone under 16 must possess a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a vessel equipped with primary or secondary mechanical/electrical propulsion unless they are being supervised by someone 18 or older who has earned a Boating Safety Education Certificate or an adult born prior to July 1, 1972. See "Boating in Maryland" for additional information and resources |
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Courses Available from Coast Guard Auxiliary |
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MD Boaters |
3 |
3 hours |
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All Boaters |
8 - 13 |
2 to 3 hours |
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Power Boaters |
8 - 13 |
2 to 3 hours |
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Sail Boaters |
8 - 13 |
2 to 4 hours |
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All Boaters |
8 - 13 |
2 to 3 hours |
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All Boaters |
6 - 7 |
2 to 3 hours |
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Single Session / Seminars |
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All Boaters |
1 |
4 to 6 hours |
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All Boaters |
1 |
3 to 4 hours |
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Canoeists & Kayakers |
1 |
4 to 5 hours |
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PWC Users |
1 |
1 to 2 hours |
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All Boaters |
1 |
4 to 5 hours |
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All Boaters |
1 |
8 hours |
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For Kids / Young Adults |
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4-9 Year Olds |
1 |
1 to 2 hours |
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10-12 Year Olds |
1 |
1 to 3 hours |
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Interactive / Self-study |
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All Boaters |
Self Paced |
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Flotilla 23-1 Commitment We will endeavor to provide convenient, timely and affordable access to the knowledge, information, education, training and resources required to help recreational boaters develop and maintain the skills needed to:
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Flotilla 23-1 Currently Scheduled Courses |
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MD Boaters |
$25 |
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MD Boaters |
$25 |
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MD Boaters |
$25 |
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MD Boaters |
$25 |
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MD Boaters |
$25 |
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All Boaters |
TBA |
TBA |
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All Boaters |
TBA |
TBA |
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All Boaters |
TBA |
TBA |
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All Boaters |
TBA |
TBA |
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All Boaters |
TBA |
$60 |
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Power Boaters |
TBA |
$55 |
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