Submitted by San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a boater education course. If you operate a powered watercraft of 15 hp or more in the State of Washington, you are required by law to have passed a boater safety course and carry a boater education card. You must be 12 years old or older to take this course. You do not need to be a Washington State resident to participate. Upon successful completion of this accredited course, you will receive a certificate and Boater’s Education Card.

“ADVENTURES IN BOATING WASHINGTON” is the NASBLA approved boating course being offered by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Marine Operations Unit. The approved course covers the general aspects of boating, Washington State law and boating safety. Topics include recommended/ required boating equipment, navigation, boat operations, emergency preparedness, trip planning, the marine environment, personal watercraft, and much more.

Class is approximately 8 hours long. Pre registration is required.

Next Class being held on: Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Orcas Island Fire Station 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Washington. The class is free and includes materials.

Contact Deputy Bryce Peterson at 360-873-7256 or by email

brycep@sanjuanco.com to register. Class size is limited to 20 persons.