The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office offers several boater safety courses throughout the county again this spring and summer to help the public be ready for the upcoming boating season, according to a sheriff’s news release.
Boater safety classes are taught annually by marine deputies allowing students to earn their Boating Safety Certificate. Upon the successful completion of this class, attendees receiving their Boater's Safety Certificate will be able to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) in the State of Michigan. Boater safety is not only a good idea but is a legal requirement for almost everyone, the release said.
All classes are free of charge and only require little time to complete. Classroom learning has the benefits of live instructor based learning, one-on-one assistance with an instructor and the ability for students to ask questions and seek clarification on various topics and boating laws.
Upon the successful completion of the boater safety course, attendees will receive their Boater Safety Certificate. Courses are open to those 12 or older. Those under 12 are required to have a parent or adult with them. All course materials are provided and attendees need only to attend and complete one of these courses to receive their Certificate. Upcoming classes are listed below and can also be found on the sheriff’s office website at: www.allegancounty.org/sheriff. //
Class Schedules:
Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plainwell Middle School, 720 Brigham Street, Plainwell. Bring a #2 pencil and a sack lunch. No fees or costs. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or call Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234.
Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Allegan High School, 1560 M-40 Highway, Allegan. Bring a #2 pencil and a sack lunch. No fees or costs. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or call Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234
Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wayland Union School’s transportation building, 851 Wildcat Drive, Wayland. Registration is required. Contact Tammy Kohtz at (269) 792-9153 to register. Participants must attend both classes to complete the course. Bring a #2 pencil. There is a fee of $10 payable to Wayland Schools for use of their facility. Additional information can be found online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff
Saturday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 145th Avenue, Caledonia (Leighton Township), sponsored by the A-Round Green Lake Association. Bring a #2 pencil and a sack lunch. No fees or costs. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or by calling Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234
Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Saugatuck Yacht Club. Registration is required. Bring a #2 pencil. No fees or costs. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or call Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234. Attendees must attend both classes to complete the course.
Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gun Plain Township Hall, 381 8th Street, Plainwell. Class is sponsored by the Lake Doster Association. Bring a #2 pencil and a sack lunch. No fees or costs. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or call Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234
Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday July 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Saugatuck Yacht Club. Registration is required. Bring a #2 pencil. No fees or costs. Attendees must attend both classes to complete the course. Register online at www.allegancounty.org/sheriff or call Kari at 269-673-0500 ext. 4234.
