The Missouri Highway Patrol is holding two boater safety certification courses at the Troop F Headquarters, 2920 N. Shamrock Road, Jefferson City.
The first class is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 9. The second class will be conducted from 5:45-9 p.m. over two days, June 24-25.
There is no fee for this course; however, students are required to pre-register online as seating will be limited. Students are also advised to bring a snack or sack lunch to the training.
For more information, to register for the course or to obtain a complete listing of where other courses are being offered, visit the Missouri Highway Patrol's website, www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. A boat safety education and certification link can be found on the left side of the patrol's home page under training. On the day of the class, the "Boat Safety Education & Certification" link will provide the announcement if the course is canceled due to an insufficient number of participants.
Missouri law requires any person born after Jan. 1, 1984, to carry a boater safety certification card along with a picture I.D. anytime they operate a vessel, which includes personal watercraft, on Missouri lakes. Any student who successfully passes the course will be eligible to order the boater safety certification card for $15.