Boating Education Courses 2010
Smith Mountain Lake Region
Schedule
Boat Virginia safety courses are offered locally this winter and spring by the SML Sail and Power Squadron. These are free classes and the course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. It is also recognized by the US Coast Guard. Here are the current Saturday classes scheduled in our area. You must register by calling the Smith Mountain Eagle at the number below.
Presented by the SML Sail and Power Squadron 540-977-4950
Call the Smith Mountain Eagle at 719-5100 to register.
Feb 27 SW VA Boat Show – Roanoke Civic Center -
March 13 Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount
March 20 Moneta Fire Station
March 21 Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy, in Westlake Note: Special time 10:am to 4:00pm for this class only
April 10 Cool Branch Rescue Squard
May 1 West Lake Baptist Church - Scruggs Road
May 29 Church of the Brethren – Burnt Chimney Road (across from Dudleys store)
June 12 Trinity Church – Booker T. Washington Hwy (between Westlake & Bridgewater)
All classes are 9am to 5pm with a one hour break for lunch.
Please bring a soft lead pencil and all other materials are supplied.
The SMLBA is a proud sponsor of the local “Boat Virginia” 2009 Series.
Authorized Online Virginia Boating Courses
As of January 1, 2009 the online boating education courses listed here are accepted by VDGIF as meeting the basic requirements to obtain a boating safety education certificate. The courses meet the NASBLA minimum standards and include Virginia specific boating laws and regulations. These are comprehensive courses that take approximately six hours to complete.
To receive a certificate of completion or obtain any further information you will need to contact the sponsor below.
Online Course Name Company Phone
Boat Virginia Boating Safety Course Boat Ed 1-800-830-2268
You may also visit the Boat US website that links you to the Coast Guard online safety course.
Useful Links:
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, 5SR (Roanoke, VA)
