Flotilla 7-1 is now Flotilla 41-7!

Boating Education

Taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard, our courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from basic to advanced.

About Boating Safely (ABS)

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is proud to offer About Boating Safely, their new boating education course. This boating education course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters, satisfying the boating education requirement of most state's laws.

Taking About Boating Safely, adopted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, will satisfy the Illinois state requirements for mandatory boater safety education course.

To register online for About Boating Safely select a location below:

To register by mail for About Boating Safely:

Mail-In Class Registration Form (Coming Soon)

For a list of all classes available in our Flotilla's area, please check our Course Calendar.

For a list of all classes available in our Division's area, please visit the Division 41 web page.

For a list of available classes available in our Region's area, please visit the 9th Western Region Boating Education web page.

For a list of available classes across the country, please visit the national U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Classes web page.