Boating safety class offered in Sidney

A boating safety course will be held at the Western Nebraska Community College campus in Sidney on Tuesday, June 23.

Scott Eveland, the boating safety officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the course is required of all power boat operators born after Dec. 31, 1985, which includes operators of personal watercraft and all other motorboats. The minimum age to operate a motorboat in Nebraska is 14.

The course covers everything from equipment requirements to safe boat operation and accident prevention, and is for both new and experienced boaters. Boat owners who complete the class may qualify for insurance discounts.

Parents are encouraged to attend with their children and boaters of all ages are welcome. Students must be at least 14, or turning 14 this calendar year to be certified.

he homestudy with proctored exam option allows students to study online, then attend a shortened review and test session. That session will be offered June 23rd from 6-9 p.m.. There is a fee for this course. Preregistration is required.

For more information, contact Eveland at (308) 289-0017 or [email protected] For information on additional classes in Nebraska, visit http://www.boatsafenebraska.org.