Delaware Boating Classes

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February 1, 2010
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Boating Education Office
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
DNREC
2010 Boating Safety Classes
The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Boating Education is pleased that you
are interested in safe boating on our waters. Our purpose is to provide the necessary
education to meet the needs of the boating public and fulfill the requirements of Delaware’s
mandatory education requirements. Boating education teaches boaters to be safe,
knowledgeable, and responsible. With more and more people enjoying the ocean, lakes,
and rivers every year, it is important for everyone, that boaters educate themselves on
boating skills and seamanship. For further information, about Delaware Boating
Education Program and scheduled courses, call Sgt. Greg Rhodes at (302) 739-9915 or 1-
800-464-4357 or contact him by email at Gregory.Rhodes@state.de.us.
Effective January 1, 1994, successful completion of a Boating Safety Course is mandatory
for persons born on or after January 1, 1978, in order to operate a boat. ** Personal
Watercraft is a boat.
There are two online courses approved by NASBLA and DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife
that you may take at home in order to earn your mandatory education requirements. The first site
is www.boat-ed.com. Click on Delaware and go into the study section, there you can take the
pre-test for the Boat Ed exam at no cost. When you are satisfied with the results of the pre-test,
you can then take the final test at a cost of $29.50. The second is
http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/delaware/ there you can select your course and take practice
quizzes until you are ready for the final exam. This test is fully narrated and has over 150
animations and is also $29.95.
NOTE: THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD’S INTERIM LIFE JACKET RULE BECAME
EFFECTIVE FOR ALL STATES AS OF DECEMBER 23, 2002. ALL CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OF
AGE MUST WEAR USCG APPROVED, PROPERLY FITTED, LIFE JACKETS WHILE ABOARD
RECREATIONAL VESSELS UNDERWAY, EXCEPT WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE BELOW DECKS,
OR IN AN ENCLOSED CABIN.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY

ONLINE CLASSES
http://www.boat-ed.com/de/index.htm

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US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 053-01-04
March 27, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a Boating Skills and Seamanship
Course at the Delaware State Police Troop 2, located at 100 Langrange Ave
Glasgow, DE 19702. The class meets once and begins at 8:00am ending at
5:00pm. The coast of this class is $45.00 per person. For pre-registration or
additional information contact Zack Royston by phone at (443) 243-4213 or by
email at zackroyston@comcast.net


US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA F-1
April 17, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a Boating Safety Course at the
Ommelanden Hunter Education Center in New Castle DE. The class will meet
once and will begin at 8:00 am. The cost of the class is $25.00 per person. For
pre-registration or additional information please contact Paul Eldridge either by
phone at (302) 737-4479 or by email at peldridge@aetnahhl.org



WILMINGTON POWER SQUARDRON
March 9, 2010
The Wilmington Power Squadron will be holding a Boating Safety Class at I A
Dupont High School, 50 Hillside Rd Wilmington, DE. It is a four week course
that meets once a week from 7pm to 9pm. The fee for this class is $30.00 per
person. There is a family discount offered. To pre-register for this course please
contact Jim Robinson either by email at jimrobinson37@aol.com or by phone at
(610) 444-5155.


WILMINGTON POWER SQUARDRON
March 18, 2010
The Wilmington Power Squadron will be holding a Boating Safety Class at
McKean High School, 301 McMennas’s Church Rd Wilmington, DE. It is a four
week course that meets once a week from 7pm to 9pm. The fee for this class is
$30.00 per person. There is a family discount offered. To pre-register for this
course please contact Jim Robinson either by email at jimrobinson37@aol.com or
by phone at (610) 444-5155.
KENT COUNTY
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 12-3
March 1, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a Boating Class in the auditorium of
the Richardson and Robins Building, 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19901. The
class will meet twice on March 1 and March 2, 2010 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
The fee for this class is $10.00 per person and $20.00 per families. Each family
cannot consist of more than three people. Each student must attend both classes
in order to be eligible to receive their boating license. To pre-register please
contact Liza Cunningham by phone at (302) 739-9915 or by email at
LizaMarjorie.Cunningham@state.de.us
SUSSEX COUNTY
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 1201
March 13, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a State Boating Course at the Millville
Fire Company, 316 Atlantic Ave Millville, DE 19970. The class will meet once
from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for this class is $10.00 per person. To preregister
for this course please contact Robert Adams at (302) 541-4038.
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 1201
April 17, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a State Boating Course at the South
Bethany Town Hall 402 Evergreen Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. The class will
meet once from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for this class is $10.00 per person.
To pre- register for this course please contact Robert Adams at (302) 541 4038.


US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOATILA 1201
May 8, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a State Boating course at Treasure
Beach Campground, 37291 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975. The class will
meet once from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for this class is $10.00 per person.
To pre-register for this course please contact Robert Adams at (302) 541-4038.


US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOATILA 1201
June 12, 2010
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding a State Boating Course at Gull’s Way
Campground, 30738 Gulls Way Dr, Dagsboro, DE 19939. The class will meet
once from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for this class is $10.00 per person. To
pre-register for this course please contact Robert Adams at (302) 541-4038.

CAPTAIN COURSES
CAPTAIN’S LICENSE PREPARATORY COURSE
Charter Captain’s License Courses are held at the Delaware Technical &
Community College, Georgetown, DE. Classes start the first Tuesday in the
months of February and September. This is a 12 week course, one night a
week from 6:30pm – 10:00 pm. For information or to pre-register, contact
Captain Ken Daniel or Captain Bill Tyndall at (410) 228-0674 or (410) 943-
8133 or visit their website at www.rdboat.com