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Washington state boaters must pass safety course

OLYMPIA – The annual "Spring Aboard" campaign, which the state uses to provide information on how to enroll in a boating safety class, will run from Mar. 21-27.

The program was developed by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and produced by a grant administered under the U.S. Coast Guard.

Under Washington state law, boaters who operate a vessel with a 15-horsepower engine or greater must be certified, and carry a Boater Education Card to prove they passed an accredited boating safety e...