Boater education classes

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is offering four boater education courses in 2017.

State law requires most operators of motorboats with a 15 horsepower or greater motor to get a boater education card. Boat operators who were born before January 1, 1955 are exempt.

These courses are free of charge. All materials and testing supplies are provided.

Register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-county-sheriffs-office-boater-education-course-washington-registration-29290148623.

• March 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1274 Lowry St., Moses Lake (Sheriff’s substation)

• May 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1274 Lowry St., Moses Lake (Sheriff’s substation)

• July 12-13, 6-10 p.m. (two nights), 1274 Lowry St., Moses Lake (Sheriff’s substation)

• October 7, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1274 Lowry St., Moses Lake (Sheriff’s substation)

If you have a group of 10 or more and want a class in another location, please contact Deputy Wade Hilliard at whilliard@grantcountywa.gov 754-2011 x2321.

To see when you are required to carry a boater education card, visit the Washington State Parks and Recreation Web site at http://parks.state.wa.us/442/Mandatory-Boater-Education

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