LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In a continuing effort to promote safe boating, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, is offering a safe boating class to the public.

Class will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Lake County Bible Fellowship Hall, located at 775 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport, in the downstairs classroom.

The class consists of two evenings, with classes running from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.

In order to obtain the certificate of completion, both classes must be completed.

The cost of the class is $25.

The class will cover boating skills, vessel safety, and numerous other informational subjects so that boaters can be properly equipped and prepared to react to boating emergencies.

The class instructor is Auxlliarist Betty Strach.

Please call the Flotilla's information line at 707-513-5122 to make your reservation or for additional information.