MDWFP offers free boating safety class

February 15, 2009
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is offering a free boater safety course this spring.



sunken sailboat.jpgThe Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will offer boater safety courses this spring, with specific dates to be announced. Pre-registration is required, and more information is available by contacting the MDWFP Boater Education Division at 1-800-354-5033.



"Even if you're just going to be riding in a boat with someone these are good classes to have, "Believe me when I say it could save your life."
 The site also has links to qualifying boater safety courses that can be taken online anytime.

Boating accidents can be caused by a number of different reasons,inattention,speed too fast for conditions,untrained driver,driver distraction, driver drinking,and boat defects.

If you know of someone who has been injured or killed on the water by boat or otherwise,please call Paul Snow to answer any questions that you may have FREE of charge 1-800-640-4478.