Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a one-day boating safety class April 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

The OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a one-day boating safety class on Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

Taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors, the class completes all required course material and exam in the same day and satisfies the state requirement with successful completion of this course.

All North Carolina boaters born on or after January 1, 1988 who operate a motorized watercraft of 10 horsepower or more must have a valid North Carolina Boater Education Card on board.

However, the class is available to anyone that wants to learn about the basics of boating, laws governing boating, safety equipment, and how to operate a boat safely on the waters of the Outer Banks.

Registration for the class costs $30, $25 for each additional family member, and includes all materials, exam and refreshments. Space is limited.

To register and learn more about the OBX Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit cgauxobx.org.