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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Boaters Education Class


News Release from Cowlitz Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: March 11th, 2014 2:45 PM

Do you need your boater's card? The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office Marine Division will begin hosting an Adventures in Boating certification course. Classes are open to any individual who needs to obtain a Washington State Boaters Education Card. Classes will run the 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am-4:30pm. The next class is scheduled for April 12th, 2014. Classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Search and Rescue Building, 1800 Western Lane in Kelso. The cost for the class is FREE.

To Register: Contact Deputy Jordan Spencer at 360-577-3092. Registration deadline is the 1st Saturday of the month. This one day class will certify you to operate a vessel in the state of Washington.

Reminder: All vessel operators age 59 and younger must have a Washington Boaters Education Card to operate a vessel in Washington State. For additional information and resources, check out www.boatered.org.