The Johnson City Sail and Power Squadron will offer TWRA’s Tennessee Safe Boating Course Saturday, March 12, at the ETSU Mini Dome. The class will be offered in conjunction with the Tri-Cities Boat Show March 12 and 13 at the Mini Dome.
Class hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes your book, instruction and test administration. Pre-registration is not required, but is suggested due to limited seating.
The Tennessee Safe Boating Course covers: Your Boat, Getting Underway, Operating Your Boat Safely, Legal Requirements of Boating, Boating Emergencies – What To Do, and Enjoying Water Sports With Your Boat. Contents are approved by TWRA, NASBLA and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Test Review will precede administration of test.
Individuals who pass the test will be issued TWRA’s Boating Safety Education Certificate which is required by the State of Tennessee of all boat and personal watercraft operators born after Jan. 1, 1989.
The JC Sail and Power Squadron will also have a booth at the Boat Show for anyone interested in learning more about boating in the Tri-Cities area and how the Squadron can help you and your family safely enjoy your boating experience.
For more information contact Clarke Lucas at (423) 538-4643.