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Boating Safety Classes

Boating season is coming up and we have a class & test site scheduled for those who needs a boating license. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1989 mus

Boating season is coming up and we have a class & test site scheduled for those who needs a boating license.
Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1989 must pass a Boater Education Class in order to operate a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower.
Class & Test- Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am-2pm
Council Baptist Church
1415 Upper River Rd NE
Charleston, TN 37310 (Bradley)
Testing only- Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2pm
Hidden Harbor Restaurant at 58 Boat Dock
4934 State Hwy 58 South
Decatur, TN 37322 (Meigs)
Once the class is taken, a certificate will be issued which must be kept by the boater whenever on the water.
Details about boating requirements and regulations are available on the TWRA website, www.tnwildlife.org.
IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND BRING THE Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit to testing locations and to classes. The class is free and open to everyone.