Boating Safety Class Offered Saturday in Keizer

Boaters in Oregon, ages 12 to 50, are now required to carry a Boater Education Card

Salem-News.com

(KEIZER) - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Keizer Fire District are offering a boaters safety class on Saturday.

Those who pilot boats on Oregon waterways, between the ages of 12 and 50, with motors of 10 hp or more are required to have a Boater Education Card.

Successful completion of this class meets the state`s education requirements for the card.

The class costs $5 and pre-registration is required.

The class will be held at the Keizer Fire Hall, 661 Chemawa Rd NE, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Those planning on attending the class should pick-up their textbooks before the class.

Textbooks are available at either the Keizer Fire Hall, or at the Oregon State Marine Board office, 435 Commercial St. NE.

For more information or to register for the class call (503) 463-4956.