Cherry Creek State Park offers boating safety classes

 AURORA | Cherry Creek State Park will offer boating safely review and exam sessions this summer. These classes are designed for 14 and 15 year olds, and interested adults, who want to operate motorized vessels in Colorado. Classes will be held on: May 24, June 7, July 12, and August 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required for each course.
                      To register, call (303) 791-1954 or send an email to boating.safety@state.co.us.  Students will also need to request the Boating Safely in Colorado home study manual. Please include your name, address, date of birth, phone number, and the number of manuals you need. Each individual participating will need a manual.
                    Students must first review the Boating Safely in Colorado home study manual and then participate in the two-hour classroom review. Boat operator cards will be issued to students who attend the review session and pass the exam with a score of 70% or better. 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. Please contact the park office at (303) 766-6561 for additional information and directions.
                    Anyone operating a motorized vessel in Colorado must be at least 16 years old.  However, 14 and 15 year olds who successfully complete the state-approved boating safety course can also operate a motorized vessel in Colorado.
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