You’re a guest on a boat enjoying our beautiful Maine coastline. What happens if the person operating the boat is unable to continue for some reason such as broken glasses, tripping and getting injured, or not feeling well? Furthermore, sunset is not too far off. What’s the plan to get back? You may also need to understand some basics about boat handling/docking, VHF radios, and getting help.  

Suddenly in Command, offered by U. S. Coast Guard Flotilla 2-5 in Boothbay Harbor, prepares you for these types of situations by providing basic information needed to get you and others on board to safety. Course topics include: basic boat handling/docking, “Rules of the Road,” communications, and accident reporting. It is a two night course from 6 to 8 p.m. each night on Feb. 10 and 12 via Zoom. 

Registration/information: The course is offered via Zoom, so it can be taken whether or not you are in the Boothbay region. Contact David Eastwood by Feb. 3 at 207-633-4748 or davidbeastwood@gmail.com to register or to get more information. The cost of the course is $30 per person and includes supplemental materials.