Boater Safety Course: Coast Guard event April 1

The World, Coos Bay, Ore.
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Mar. 19—The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is again offering a one day Introduction to Basic Boating Safety class.

The one day class is offered from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. April 1.

Students successfully completing the one day course will receive a certificate of completion, to use in applying for their Oregon State Marine Board Boater Safety card.

The one day course, taught by certified Coast Guard Auxiliarists, will be held at the Southwestern Oregon Community College, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, in Brookings.

The course fee is $35 and includes the book Boat Oregon. Lunch will be provided.

All boaters who operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower (hp) and youths 12-15 years old operating a motorboat of any size are required to take an approved boating safety course and apply/carry a boater education card.