The Mathews Maritime Foundation is preparing Boating Safety classes for youth 10 to 18 years old, boys and girls, to prepare them for water activities and to obtain their Boat Virginia Operator license. The classes will be limited to 10 or less and can include parents.
Classes will be held at the MMF Museum, Saturday or Sunday mornings. 6-hour-long classes will complete the course. At the conclusion of the course Flotilla 66 of the USCG auxiliary will administer the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries “Boat Virginia” boating license test.
We also expect to have available for kids 6 to 10, color and activity books that introduce water safety. Classes, held at the museum, are FREE. Sign up at the museum when open, or sign up online now. Visit the MMF website for museum information and directions.
We are also looking for an opportunity for the kids to participate in water activities using canoes, kayaks, and dinghies for some on-the-water training.
