Safer boating means safer waters. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) certified 238 boaters statewide after its 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 25.
Boating Education Lagniappe Day was held at nine locations across the state and consisted of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) boating education course, food and drinks, giveaways and door prizes all free of charge to the public.
The NASBLA safe boating certification is mandatory for anybody born after Jan. 1, 1984, who wants to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower.
The NASBLA-approved course includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal requirements and equipment requirements. The course also covers many navigation rules and charts, trailering, sailboats, canoeing, personal watercraft and more. Each student that completed the course was issued a vessel operators certification card.
To register for a future boating education class, please visit please https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/