The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office will offer a boater education course for Washington boaters. This eight-hour course provides boaters the basics of safe boating for recreational boaters.
This course was developed specifically for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and is taught by members of the GHC Sheriff’s Marine Unit. The ‘Adventures in Boating Washington, A Course on Responsible Boating’ manual and exam will be provided at the class.
Class specifics
This class is a public service and there is no charge for attending.
The class will be offered Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Hoquiam High School Commons, 501 W. Emerson Ave.
Pre-register
The course is for boaters of all ages. Class size is limited to 30students on a first come-first serve basis. Pre-register by e-mailing
Boater Ed Card required
As of Jan. 1, 2014, All boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1955 are required to carry a Boater Education Card when operating a boat on Washington waterways. Tickets are now being issued to violators. The law applies to operators of motorboats of 15 horsepower or greater. Boaters born before Jan. 1, 1955 are exempt from this law. Cards cost $10 and are good for a lifetime.
More info
For class information, contact Deputy Sean Gow at 360- 580-8879 or e-mail to:
For information on the Mandatory Boating Safety Education Program, visit online at: www.parks.wa.gov/boating
