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June 20, 2012

Boater Education Course offered Saturday

From Staff Reports Corsicana Daily Sun

Corsicana — New, mandatory boater educaiton classes are being taught at Gander Mountain on Saturday, June 23, and again on July 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A TPWD certified boater education course and photo I.D. is required for any person born on or after Sept. 1, 1993 to operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 15 horsepower; or a windblown vessel over 14 feet in length.

No person may operate a PWC or motorboat powered by a motor of more than 15 horsepower on the public waters of this state unless the person is at least 13 years of age and has successfully completed a Boater Education Course or is supervise by another person who is at least 18 years of age; can lawfully operate the motorboat; and is on board the motorboat when under way.

Proof of completion of the requirements to obtain a vessel operator’s license issued by the United States Coast Guard will satisfy the requirement for completing a boater education course in this state.

Boater education courses from other states are acceptable if NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) approved.

Classes will be held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossing Blvd., in Corsicana.

Class dates and times are: June 23, and July 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Class Registration and State of Texas Certification is $20. Sessions taught by well-informed United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructors.

Call TPWD Instructor Robert Capt for Class Reservations (903) 946-3280 or contact via, bobcapt1@yahoo.com.

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