The Niles-Buchanan YMCA will be hosting a Michigan Boaters Safety Education class on Aug. 13-15 at the YMCA.

This course is free for adults and youth over the age of 10. Trooper Robert Herbstreith will be hosting this training. This certification begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 11:30 a.m. all three days.

Michigan law places certain restrictions on boat and personal watercraft (PWC) operators. These restrictions vary depending on the operator’s age, the type of vessel being operated and the horsepower of that vessel. Even if not required by law to get the Michigan boating license, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on their PWC or boat insurance.