Looking for an exciting, in-depth boating safety course? The United States Power Squadron is offering America's Boating Course on Saturday April 29 at the Boothbay Region YMCA. The course will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This nationally certified course will provide students with the completion certificate needed to operate a motorboat in those states requiring one. In addition, many boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.

Not only will passing a boating safety course possibly provide a discount on boat insurance, it will also improve the water safety skills of participants. Boat safety courses are an excellent investment of time and money. Course instruction will be provided by certified instructors of Wawenock Sail & Power Squadron. Learn the basics of boating, rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, boating safety equipment, trailering, and protecting your boat.

The cost of the course is $65 (individual); $80 for couples sharing materials. Pre-registration is required by Monday, April 24. To register contact: John McMullen, education officer, Wawenock Sail & Power Squadron at 207-433-7848 or postms@comcast.net