DNR offers free boating safety class Feb. 22 at Detroit Boat Show
Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 01/30/2014 09:10 AM EST
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 30, 2014
Contact: Sgt. Al Bavarskas, 248-359-9040 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815
DNR offers free boating safety class Feb. 22 at Detroit Boat Show
The Detroit Boat Show is partnering with the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Law Enforcement Division and the Oakland County Marine Division to offer a free boating safety class at the Cobo Center during the Detroit Boat Show. Those who complete the class will receive one free ticket to the show.
The class will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd., in downtown Detroit. The class runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged although walk-ins well be accepted if space allows. Participants can register at www.detroitboatshow.net (click the "highlights" tab for more information).
Sgt. Al Bavarskas of the DNR's Law Enforcement Division said the class will teach participants important rules and tips needed for safe boating.
“Additionally, people who take the boating safety class and earn a boater’s safety certificate often qualify for a discount on boat insurance,” Bavarskas said.
For further information or to register by phone, please contact Sgt. Bavarskas by email at bavarskasa@michigan.gov or by calling him at the Southfield DNR Office at 248-359-9040.
For more information on boating in Michigan, including who is required to take boating safety before operating a boat or personal watercraft, go to www.michigan.gov/boating.