Boating Class Offered In Helena

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer a free boating-education class on July 31 in Helena.

The class will include an overview of boating safety, equipment requirements and the rules of safe operation.   Participants must pre-register and read the boating manual provided by FWP prior to the class.

The class, which is for Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m., will be held at FWP headquarters, 1420 East Sixth Ave.

Montana law requires youth 13 and 14 years of age to pass a boating-safety course in order to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft without an adult on board.

A boating certificate will be issued to those who successfully complete the class and a related test.   A student must be at least 12 years old to register for the class.   A parent or guardian must accompany students under the age of 16.

To register for the free class, and to receive the required boating manual, call 406- 444-3188, or visit FWP in Helena.