Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Required Boat Safety Class In Country Club Hills

The 8-hour Boat America class will be held Feb. 21 at Water Werks Boat Sales in Country Club Hills.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 37-25 is offering an 8-hour Boat America safety class on February 21 at Water Werks Boat Sales in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The class is required for anyone born after January 1, 1998 who operates a power boat with a motor more than 10HP. The class covers boat types, safety gear, navigation rules, federal and state laws, emergency procedures, and safe operation.

Why it matters

Boating safety is an important issue, especially for newer and less experienced boaters. This class provides the required training to ensure safe operation of powerful boats and help prevent accidents on the water.

The details

The Boat America class will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 9am to 5pm at Water Werks Boat Sales in Country Club Hills. The class costs $45 and covers a wide range of boating safety topics. Registration is required by February 16 by emailing USCGAUX3725@Gmail.com. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering this class in partnership with Water Werks Boat Sales.

  • The class will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9am to 5pm.
  • Registration for the class is required by Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 37-25

The uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard that supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939.

Water Werks Boat Sales

A boat sales and service company located at 18660 S. Cicero Ave. in Country Club Hills, Illinois, where the Boat America class will be held.

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What’s next

Those interested in taking the Boat America class should register by emailing USCGAUX3725@Gmail.com before the February 16 deadline.

The takeaway

This Boat America safety class provides the required training for newer boaters to safely operate powerful boats and helps promote water safety in the local community.