Coast Guard Auxiliary plans safe boating course

LAKE HOPATCONG — The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 15-10, on Lake Hopatcong, will conduct an “About Boating Safely” on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Taught by all volunteer U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors licensed by the State of New Jersey, this course covers all the subjects to satisfy the requirements for the mandatory NJ Boating Safety Certificate needed by all powerboat operators in New Jersey.

The class will take place at the Lake Hopatcong Marine 132 State Route 181., Lake Hopatcong. The fee for the course is $65, and will help to support the volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary continue promoting recreational boating safety on and around Lake Hopatcong.

To register, contact Annie Magliano at amag62@aol.com or call at 973-897-6463.

For further information and to learn how to become a part of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary please visit the website http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=053-15-10, or call Bob Swisher, FSO-HR at 908-887-5386.