Boat owners who want to improve their skills and learn safe boating techniques can enroll in two different boating safety classes offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The free boating safety courses, one for beginning kayakers, the other for power boat operators, are being offered Saturday, Dec.14.
The "Boat Arizona" course, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators' (NASBLA), includes instruction on proper operation of power boats, from small boats equipped with outboard motors to large inboards. The class covers general nautical information such as boating laws and regulations, equipment requirements, navigation rules, anchoring, weather emergencies, registration requirements, avoiding accidents and more.
There is no charge for the all-day class, Saturday, Dec.14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Game and Fish Department headquarters, 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. in Phoenix. Many insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for completing the class.
Also on Dec.14, the Game and Fish Department offers a course in beginning kayaking. Class starts at 9 a.m. with about 90 minutes of classroom instruction followed by actual practice on the water until 1 p.m. Game and Fish Boating Safety Education Program Manger Kim Jackson said everything needed for the class, including kayaks and paddles, will be provided.
"Just show up in clothes that can get wet and bring a towel, a hat and sunscreen," said Jackson. "Bring a hydrating beverage and plan on having some fun!"
The kayaking class takes place at the Biscuit Tank education area of the Ben Avery Shooting Range, just west of I-17 on Carefree Hwy. There is no fee for the class.
Registration for both of these free classes is first-come first-served. Call 623-236-7219 to reserve your spot in either class.
Arizona Game and Fish Department offers safe boating classes.
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