Boating Safely Course to be offered April 21 by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced a Boating Safely Course to be held Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at City Hall in Prairie du Chien, WI, located at 214 East Blackhawk Avenue. This course qualifies for the Wisconsin or Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Safety Certificate.

This eight-hour course provides basic training in the safe operation of watercraft including vessel familiarization, rules of the road, federal and state boating laws and safety on the water and is designed for all ages. Students must be at least 12 years of age to attend the class alone.

Boater education is required in Wisconsin for anyone born after January 1, 1989 to operate a vessel, including a personal watercraft (PWC). In Iowa, it is required of anyone age 12 to 17 years old to operate a boat of more than 10 horsepower or a PWC.

Class starts promptly at 8 a.m. There is a materials fee for the course, and attendees are asked to bring their lunch as the class will continue through the noon hour.

Pre-register for the class by contacting Joanie Dickerson at 608-996-2152, Art Sullivan at 319-290-6403 or any member of the Prairie du Chien Flotilla, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Established by Congress in 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the all-volunteer uniformed component of the U.S. Coast Guard. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact A.J. Sullivan at 319-290-6403 or Roger Richter at 608-732-1253.