THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS URGING BOATERS TO USE THE WINTER MONTHS TO GET READY FOR A SAFE BOATING SEASON.

ODNR SAYS THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO TAKE THE OHIO BOATING EDUCATION COURSE, ALSO KNOWN AS O.B.E.C, BEFORE SPRING AND SUMMER TRAFFIC RETURNS TO OHIO’S WATERWAYS.

THE COURSE IS TYPICALLY A ONE DAY, IN PERSON CLASS THAT COVERS BOATING LAWS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, NAVIGATION RULES, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, AND WATER SPORTS SAFETY.
IT MEETS OHIO’S BOATER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR ANYONE BORN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1982, WHO OPERATES A BOAT POWERED BY MORE THAN 10 HORSEPOWER. ODNR BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATOR CINDY BELLAR SAYS SAFETY DOESN’T START AT THE BOAT RAMP, IT STARTS WITH PREPARATION. LEARN MORE AT OHIO DNR DOT GOV.