Enrollment opens for a boating safety class

Volunteers from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be presenting "About Boating Safely" on Saturday, March 24.  This introductory boating class offers insight for operating a boat or jet ski, understanding state laws and how to respond to unusual situations or emergencies.  The course begins at 8:30 am and concludes by 5 pm.  There are colorful powerpoint slides and interesting stories from the expert boating instructors.  Those who successfully complete the course exam qualify for a NASBLA-approved completion certificate.  This is required by law in Illinois for teenagers to operate a vessel independently.   Students need to bring a lunch.  The fee is $40 and covers all materials.   Enrollment opens on February 17.   Limited class size.