This free boating course usually lasts between 6 and 8 hours. Participants usually complete the course in one day. The course includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal and equipment requirements, navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft and more. Participants who complete the course will receive a Boater Education Certificate.
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LDWF is offering a free, in-person boater education course that satisfies boater education requirements. The course lasts between 6 and 8 hours. A LDWF Law Enforcement Agent will instruct the course, which includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal and equipment requirements, navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, canoeing, personal watercraft, and more. To register, create an account and sign up for a course online. Once you complete the course, you will receive a temporary certificate. You will receive an official proof of completion email at a later date. ***A lunch break will be provided. Please make arrangements to bring your own lunch or make plans to eat somewhere local.***
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Cabela's
2200 West Cabelas Parkway, Gonzales, LA, 70737
