Canyon County Marine Patrol Free Boating Safety Course

Canyon County, ID – The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division will offer free boating safety courses on Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, January 24. Sgt. Jason Roberts will teach the one-day introductory courses at the Canyon County Marine Patrol Office at 12974 Iowa Ave. (Lake Lowell Park) in Nampa. Attendees will learn general information about boats and maintenance, tips to make their boating experience safer, and how to be a more courteous boat operator. Boaters will also learn about Idaho laws and regulations associated with owning and operating a boat.

Attendees who complete the one-day course will receive a NASBLA boat safety card that is recognized in all 50 states. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch, snacks, and drinks, but a one-hour lunch break will be provided during each course.

People can register for the course on the Canyon County website or by emailing Sgt. Jason Roberts at jason.roberts@canyoncounty.id.gov.