The US Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced the annual “Boating Safely” class. The newly updated course now titled “Boat America” will be held on Saturday April 29, 2023 from 8AM to 5PM at the Prairie du Chien City Hall 214 Blackhawk Avenue (Wacouta Street entrance) Prairie du Chien.
This 8 hour course provides basic training in the safe operation of watercraft including vessel familiarization, rules of the road, federal and state boating laws and safety on the water and is designed for ALL ages.
This course qualifies for the Wisconsin or Iowa DNR Boating Safety Certificate
NOTE: Boater education is required in Wisconsin for anyone born after January 1, 1989 to operate a vessel including a personal watercraft (PWC). In Iowa it is required of anyone age 12 to 17 years old to operate a boat of more than 10 horsepower or a PWC.
Students must be at least 12 years of age to attend
Class starts promptly at 8AM, there is a $15.00 materials fee for the course. Bring your lunch as we will work through the noon hour.
For more detailed information and to pre-register go to www.cgaux.org “Boating Courses” or contact Joanie Dickerson at 608-996-2152, Art Sullivan at 319-290-6403 or any member of the Prairie du Chien Flotilla, US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Statistics show that many boat operators involved in fatal boating accidents have not completed a boating safety class.