MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE

Boating Safety

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  • ​Chesapeake Boating Academy​  ​
    Spring is almost here and we have BIG news!
    NEW BOAT, NEW LOCATION, NEW COURSES!
    Re-opening mid-April!
    ​3, 8 & 16 Hour Hands-On Boating Courses in Annapolis & Kent Narrows, MD. Private On-the-Water Instruction. For more information click h​ere. ​


  • ​ Chesapeake Boat School
    Hands-on​ boating classes. For more information click here​.

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  • ​ABC Boating Course
    Squadron: Annapolis District: 05
    Date: 02 MAY 26 Time: 06:00AM
    ​Registration Close: 01 MAY 26
    ​Place: Bay Ridge Pool Association 2nd Floor Conference Room
    Address: 2 Herndon Ave
    City: Annapolis, MD, 21403
    Registration Close: 01 MAY 26
    Place: Bay Ridge Pool Association 2nd Floor Conference Room
    Address: 2 Herndon Ave
    City: Annapolis, MD, 21403
    Boating Course Type​: ABC-8hrs
    Online Registration Allowed
    Non-Member Price: $0
    Member Price: $35
    Max Enroll: 20
    Format: c
    Contact: Michael Maszczenski
    Certificate: E218766
    Telephone: 410-739-7800
    Contact Email: [email protected]
    Email Status: Deliverable


  • The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Solomons Flotilla will present the popular Suddenly in Command! course on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Spring Cove marina, Solomons MD.
    What if you are SUDDENLY IN COMMAND! Imagine being out on the water when the skipper suddenly becomes ill or falls overboard. Knowing exactly what to do in those first few minutes is critical. The USCG Auxiliary Suddenly in Command! course is designed specifically for boat passengers who never expected to be at the helm. In this focused classroom session, students move from uncertainty to preparedness. By analyzing real-life emergencies, the course demonstrates effective responses versus common mistakes. Participants will gain: An 8-Step Response Plan: A clear roadmap for managing any crisis. Emergency Essentials: Procedures to stabilize the vessel and summon help quickly. The Big Four: Strategies for handling man overboard, collisions, fire, and grounding. Reference Materials: Checklists and handouts to keep on board for instant access. Don’t wait for an emergency to realize the importance of these skills. Join this session to learn how to take charge when it matters most!

    ​REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For details, please visit our registration site or email ​[email protected]
    Register:Click to visit regis​tration site

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  • ​Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation Boating Safety​ Courses  ​
    Learn boating skills IN THE CLASSROOM with a skilled instructor from the USCG Auxiliary Easton Flotilla and earn your Certificate of Boating Safety from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Topics that will be covered include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Safety Equipment, Safe Operation and Navigation, Boating Emergencies, Trailering, and much more. This course meets the Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requirement needed and is necessary for persons born on or after July 1, 1972, to operate a motorized vessel on Maryland waters. All supplies are included. *Participants ages 12 -15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration is required. For more information click h​ere. ​​
    Telephone: 410-758-0835
    Email: [email protected]



  • ​​ US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 054-24-08 invites new boaters, boaters-to-be, boating enthusiasts and your family and friends, including old boaters returning to boating after a long absence. Take our convenient on-line boating safety courses. These virtual courses are taught live by certified instructors from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary:​​
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  • ​ ​*MARYLAND BOATING SAFETY COURSE
    This NASBLA approved course satisfies the requirements for operating a vessel on Maryland waters and a Certificate of Safe Boating is issued upon satisfactory completion.​USCG Auxiliary instructors teach two sessions followed by a test. Attendance at both sessions is required.
    ​WHERE: Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company 4498 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122
    ​​WHEN: Sun July 12, 2026 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and Sun July 19, 2026 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    ​COST: $20 per student Always Free to: First Responders and Active Military​
    ​REGISTER: Register at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/35ZQ399HQVAAS/checkout/X4GBLQ7WVLINMZ7SYLHIP7QZ
    Questions​: Text or call 443-504-3880

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