The MPD Harbor Patrol Unit will be hosting free one-day, 8-hour boating safety courses for the 2019 boating season. Each class includes the course materials. The Boating Safety course is designed to educate boaters of the legal requirements, navigational rules, safety equipment, risks of boating accidents, and other issues pertaining to safe boating. Anyone operating a vessel on District of Columbia waterways is required to have a Boating Safety Certificate. The Boating Safety Certificate is issued to individuals who successfully complete the Boating Safety course.
Registration
Pre-registration for the Boating Safety course is required. Individuals may call the MPD Harbor Patrol Unit at (202) 727-4582. Organizations who wish to set up group classes of 10 or more can email Officer David Nutter at [email protected].
Course Schedule
The Boating Safety course consists of eight hours of instruction offered in one-day classes. Each class begins at 7 am and ends at 3 pm. Courses are offered at the Harbor Patrol's offices, 550 Water Street, SW, in Washington, DC. The training is free; photo ID is required.
| Course No | Date (1-day, 8-hour course) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 19-01 | March 2 | Saturday |
| 19-02 | March 16 | Saturday |
| 19-03 | March 24 | Sunday |
| 19-04 | April 13 | Saturday |
| 19-05 | April 21 | Sunday |
| 19-06 | April 27 | Saturday |
| 19-07 | May 5 | Sunday |
| 19-08 | May 11 | Saturday |
| 19-09 | May 25 | Saturday |
| 19-10 | June 8 | Saturday |
| 19-11 | June 16 | Sunday |
| 19-12 | June 29 | Saturday |
| 19-13 | July 13 | Saturday |
| 19-14 | July 21 | Sunday |
| 19-15 | July 27 | Saturday |
| 19-16 | August 10 | Saturday |
| 19-17 | August 18 | Sunday |
| 19-18 | August 31 | Saturday |
| 19-19 | September 8 | Sunday |
| 19-20 | September 28 | Saturday |
| 19-21 | October 12 | Saturday |
| 19-22 | October 26 | Saturday |
| 19-23 | November 3 | Sunday |
| 19-24 | November 23 | Saturday |