Flotilla 93 Lake Gaston, North Carolina/Virginia 9th Division, 5th District (South)
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Boat America a NASBLA Course is an eight hour course covering the basics of boating and is appropriate for youth as well as the adult boater. Successful completion of this course satisfies the education requirement for youth to operate a PWC in both Virginia and North Carolina. Remember: Virginia now has a law that all boaters in the waters of Virginia will have to show proof of taking a Boating Course. North Carolina Laweffective 1 Jan of 2014 requires that all PWC and Motor Boat Operators born after 1 Jan 1988 will have proof of taking a Boating Course, if they are operating a vessel with with an 10 HP engine or greater.The fee for the course is $30. Preregistration is required. Courses are taught at the Longbridge VFD, located at 1678 EatonFerry Road, Littleton, NC 27850.
Dates for 2021:BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ALL CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
MARCH 13
APRIL 10
MAY 15
JUNE 19
JULY 24
AUGUST 28
SEPTEMBER 11
OCTOBER 2
All classes are from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the exam given at the end of class. Boating certification is good in Any State in the U.S. Please bring your lunch - sodas, water, snacks available for purchase. - Preregistration and $30 Prepayment are required.
For more information on these Classes, or to Register, please contact the Flotilla at 252-537-9877 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Become a Member of the Lake Gaston Water Safety Council
Memberships are $5.00 per person - $10.00 per family $10.00 per Business.