LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Another Boating Safety Class is being offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, to assist boaters in complying with the California State Law SB941 which requires vessel operators to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a California Boater Card.

This requirement which became effective Jan. 1, 2018, is being phased in over a period of seven years.

The next class is scheduled for April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the cost being $25 per person. Reservations are required.

As of Jan. 1, 2019, any person 25 years old or younger will be required to have in their possession this boater card.

The new boating law also states that when supervising a younger person who is operating a vessel, the supervisor or young person must have a boater card in their possession.

This includes operating all motorized vessels including personal water crafts on any waters in the jurisdiction of the state.

For location of class and additional information, please contact Flotilla Public Education Officer Betty Strach at 707-657-3029.

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Flotilla 88.