Boating safety classes offered locally

The final scheduled boating safety courses in the Panhandle will be held July 13, 14 and 18, according to Scott Eveland, boating safety officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The Nebraska boating safety 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 equipment requirements, safe boat operation and accident prevention.

Boat owners who complete the class may qualify for insurance discounts.

Parents can atten...