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Life Enrichment

Boating and Water Activities

Experience the thrill of being on – or in – the water! Learn to navigate your own boat, become a lifeguard, earn basic boating certification or enroll in our U.S. Coast Guard Captain's Licensing course. Ready to get started? Contact us!

Boating certifications

Captain's Licensing Course

Prepare for the U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License test (masters level). This comprehensive review covers all aspects of the commercial operation of Coast Guard-inspected passenger-carrying vessels.

Maryland Boater Certification

Learn about different types of vessels, navigational aids, marine weather, regulations, emergency situations, personal watercraft and maneuvering. Maryland requires that all motorboat operators born after July 1, 1972 pass a certified boating course.

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Kempton Baldridge

Coordinator, Boating

Margie Bonnett

Program Assistant, Boating