The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 64 of Astoria, in partnership with the Oregon State Marine Board, will teach a Mandatory Boater Education Class leading to a boater education card from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7 in the second-floor conference room at Englund Marine & Industrial Supply, 95 Hamburg Ave. in Astoria.

The cost for the class, which includes the class manual, is $15.

The course covers practical boating safety information and local boating rules and regulations, as well as tips and techniques for making boating more enjoyable. Students who pass the course can apply for their boater education card, which is required by Oregons mandatory boater education program and saves money on boat insurance.

All Oregon boaters age 12 and older must carry a boater education card when operating power boats greater than 10 horsepower. Youths age 12 to 15 must have a card to operate a boat under 10 horsepower, and must also be supervised by a card-holding adult when operating power boats greater than 10 horsepower. There is hefty fine for not having a card.

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approves this course and it will be taught by qualified instructors. Space is limited.

To preregister, or for information, contact Matthew Carter at (503) 481-6648.

For information about the Coast Guard Auxiliary, go to www.cgaux.org