Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Boating Safely Course Scheduled for Saturday May 10th


The Boating Safely Course is open to everyone over the age of 12, the U.S. Coast Guard Approved Boating Safely Course meets all qualifications for the Alabama Boat Operator’s License.

Qualified instructors from the USCG Flotilla 3-10 will be covering navigation, rules of the road (water), personal safety equipment, trailering boats, boating laws and boating for hunting, fishing and waterskiing. They will also provide hands on instruction on tying basic knots.

The course will be held at the Orange Beach Community Center on Saturday, May 10 from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm.. Cost of the course is $35.00 which includes lunch. Class size is limited to 25 so sign up early. Call John Griggs at 955-1443 to register.