Boat America, an eight-hour class, is a boater safety class for novice recreational boaters age 12 and older.
The class is being offered in Elk Rapids.
Topics covered include boating safety and safety equipment, emergency procedures, navigation rules and aids, and boating regulations. The class will meet on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Harbor Pavilion in Elk Rapids.
The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break at noon. You must attend all 8 hours to get your boater safety certificate. Cost is $15 to cover the cost of book and boater safety certificate. Pre-register by Oct. 4 by going to Eventbrite link: traversecityflotilla.eventbrite. com.