04-20-2011, 11:10 AM
BRIGHTON, CO. - This spring and summer, Barr Lake State Park will host two boating safety review sessions for teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, and interested adults who want to safely operate motorboats or personal watercraft this boating season.
The boating safety courses will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 25 and June 27. All classes will be held at the nature center of Barr Lake State Park. Registration for the required review sessions must be made in advance by calling (303) 791-1954, or by sending an email to boating.safety@state.co.us. Please provide your name, date of birth, mailing address, contact phone number and indicate what location/date you are interested in attending.
Anyone operating a motorboat or personal watercraft in Colorado must be at least 16 years old. However, 14 to 15 year olds who successfully complete this state-approved boating safety course can operate a motorboat in Colorado. The courses include a home study manual, a two-hour classroom review and a written exam. Adults are welcome and encouraged to attend as well.
Students must first review the Boating Safely in Colorado home study manual and then participate in the two-hour classroom review with their parent or guardian. Boat operator cards will be issued to students who attend the review session and pass the final exam with a score of a least 70 percent. A certification fee of $15 per student will be required at the time of testing. Students must also bring a 1" x 1" photo of themselves that will be laminated to their operator card.
Colorado State Parks get everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Michelle Seubert, 303-655-1495, michelle.seubert@state.co.us<br />
Deb Frazier, (303) 866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us
The boating safety courses will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 25 and June 27. All classes will be held at the nature center of Barr Lake State Park. Registration for the required review sessions must be made in advance by calling (303) 791-1954, or by sending an email to boating.safety@state.co.us. Please provide your name, date of birth, mailing address, contact phone number and indicate what location/date you are interested in attending.
Anyone operating a motorboat or personal watercraft in Colorado must be at least 16 years old. However, 14 to 15 year olds who successfully complete this state-approved boating safety course can operate a motorboat in Colorado. The courses include a home study manual, a two-hour classroom review and a written exam. Adults are welcome and encouraged to attend as well.
Students must first review the Boating Safely in Colorado home study manual and then participate in the two-hour classroom review with their parent or guardian. Boat operator cards will be issued to students who attend the review session and pass the final exam with a score of a least 70 percent. A certification fee of $15 per student will be required at the time of testing. Students must also bring a 1" x 1" photo of themselves that will be laminated to their operator card.
Colorado State Parks get everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Michelle Seubert, 303-655-1495, michelle.seubert@state.co.us<br />
Deb Frazier, (303) 866-3203 ext. 4342, deb.frazier@state.co.us