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Basic Boating and Safety Class

This class will prepare and certify you to operate a motor boat or personal water craft vessel in NJ.

Registration is open for a Basic Boating Safety Course being held on Tuesday, May 3 and May 5 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ.

The NJ State Police Certification Course for Basic Boating Safety will consist of a total of 8 hours of lecture and video with homework and test.   Certified operators ages 13-15 may operate vessels with up to a 1 hp motor.  However, if the vessel is over 12 feet long, the motor may be up to 9.9 hp.  Certified operators ages 16 and older may operate any motor boat or personal watercraft.  Workbooks provided.

Registration is $85 and classes are forming now.  Registration information can be online at: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-8861.

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