The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering an 8-hours boating safety course on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Coos Bay.  The course will cover the basics of boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road and Oregon Boating Laws.  At test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Oregon Boater Education card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program.  The class is taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oregon State Marine Board instructions.  Cost of the course and materials is $15.  Pre-registration is required, call (541) 267-6152 for more information.