Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Boating, kayak safety classes

North Tahoe Coast Auxiliary, www.northtahoecaux.com, will offering boating and kayak safety classes this summer.

A Kayak Safety classes will be offered in Tahoe City on May 22, covering an introduction to kayaking, selecting a life jacket and protective clothing, recommended safety equipment, cold water hazards and more. It also will be offered Oct. 16. To register, call Jerry Gilmore at (530) 587-3323.

The About Boating Safely class will be offered on June 5 at the Truckee Community Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day class covers an introduction to boating, boating laws, safety equipment, navigation, boat handling, knots, handling emergencies and more. The cost is $40 and includes materials. To register, call the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Parks District at (530) 582-7720.