MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with ODNR Watercraft, will offer the Ohio Boating Education Course at the Apple Valley Administration building from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday, April 6. There is no cost to attend. The building is located at 113 Hasbrouck Circle, Howard.
The class covers the fundamentals of state and federal laws concerning safe boating: state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation Rules of the Road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. Classes are enhanced with videos, slides, overheads, handouts, and other visual aids.
Vessel Operating Requirements: This course is approved by the NASBLA and meets Ohio’s boating education requirement, which became effective Jan. 1, 2000. The law requires anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a NASBLA-approved boating course or a proficiency examination before operating a boat greater than 10 horsepower. The course also may qualify boaters for a discount on boat owner’s insurance.
Boaters who pass the course will receive a wallet card to show as valid proof of course completion.
To register for the April 6 training, contact Capt. Jay Sheffer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 740-399-3902.
