The Missouri State Highway Patrol is offering Boating Safety Courses.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is offering Boating Safety Courses. The course is designed to help boaters get their certified boating safety education card, which is required for all boaters born after January 1, 1984. These approved courses meet the national boating educational standard. With more information on what is covered in these classes, Sergent Mike Mitchel with Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

You only need to take one class to earn the boating safety education card, and the courses are free. However, the boater ID card costs $15, and registration is required.

You can sign up for classes online on The Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division’s website, or call (573) 368- 2345 or (417) 895- 6868 for more information.