WADDINGTON – “America's Boating Course,” education on some basic boating knowledge, will be held at the Hepburn Library of Waddington, 30 Main St., in two sessions, May 11 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Enrollees must attend both classes to be certified.

It will cost $35, which includes the textbook, “America's Boating Course, 3rd Edition.”

The course provides basic boating knowledge, such as how to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts to boaters who successfully complete the course.

Also covered will be:

• types of boats and their uses

• boating laws, both federal and state

• safety equipment, both required and recommended

• finding your way, and adverse conditions

• communications

• trailering, knots and lines, and water sports topics

• optional introduction to electronic navigation using paper charts and chart plotters

These educational seminars are hosted and conducted by The St. Lawrence Sail and Power Squadron, serving the St. Lawrence River and North Country by providing boating skill enhancement classes and sharing boating experiences at regular social events.

Preregister by calling (315) 388-4254

More info: www.stlawrencesps.org and Facebook.