Northport Fire Rescue, ALEA Offering Free Basic Boating Course

NORTHPORT, AL — Northport Fire Rescue and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will host a free Basic Boating Course on Saturday, May 21 that is open to those ages 12 and up.

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As it stands in Alabama, no one under the age of 12 may operate a motorized watercraft, while Alabama residents are required to have a vessel license to do so. The Basic Boating Course is required to obtain an Alabama vessel license.

The free course will be hosted at Northport Fire Rescue's Station No. 2 at 5500 Highway 69 N by a representative from ALEA. It will last from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

To sign up or learn more, contact Alabama State Trooper Ryan Wise at ryan.wise@alea.gov or by calling (205) 361-0249.

Click here for more information on Alabama boating laws.

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