Take Basic Boater Education Course Online
Posted February 27, 2021 at 4:30 am by Hayley Day
From U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Course
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is offering three opportunities for boaters to take an online Washington State Basic Boater Education Course.
The course is for anyone wishing to learn safe boating skills and qualify for a Boater Education Card, issued by the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission.
All Washington state residents must carry a Boater Education Card while on the water operating a power-boat greater than 15 horsepower. This includes people over 12 years of age and applies to anyone who was born after Jan. 1, 1955.
The eight-hour course is provided over Zoom. The course fee is $20 and the online course handbook costs $5 to download. Upon successful completion of the eight-hour course, attendees may submit a copy of their individual “Certificate of Accomplishment” with a $10 fee to be issued a Washington State Boater Education Card.
There are three opportunities available for you to take this online class:
6:30-8:30 p.m., April 5-8: Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two hours. There is an open book examination at the end of the Thursday session.
6:30-8:30 p.m., May 24-27: Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two hours. There is an open book examination at the end of the Thursday session.
6:30-8:30 p.m., June 7-10: Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two hours. There is an open book examination at the end of the Thursday session.
For more information and reservations, visit our website www.BLIAUX.com, menu tab “Boating Classes” or email [email protected].
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