Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Safe Boating Course

Written By Shelley Johnson

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 081‑01‑07 will host its upcoming Boat America safety course on Pensacola Beach this May, offering residents a thorough introduction to safe and responsible boating. The two‑session program runs Monday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board Room.

The eight‑hour course covers boating basics, navigation rules, required safety equipment, trailering, emergencies, and Florida boating law. Instruction begins shortly before 6 p.m. on the first night, with registration and materials available at 5:30 p.m. The $45 fee includes all course materials and the Florida boating license. The class is taught by Auxiliary instructor Arthur Leary.

At a Glance

  • Course: Boat America – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

  • Dates: Monday, May 18 & Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  • Time: 5:30–9:30 p.m. (may extend to 10 p.m. on May 18)

  • Location: Santa Rosa Island Authority Board Room, 1 Via De Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach

  • Cost: $45 (includes materials and Florida boating license)

  • Instructor: Arthur Leary

  • Contact: galearycpa@pm.me • (850) 860‑8876

  • Topics: Boating basics, navigation, safety equipment, emergencies, trailering, water sports, and Florida boating law

Shelley Johnson
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