Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 21, 2012) — The Boat & Water Safety Programs for area youth, ages 5 –12 years old, will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the James River Family “Y.“

The event is sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pipestem Dam and Lake Project with local cooperators….free of charge, and no registration is required.

 

Pipestem Dam, Manager, Bob Martin says while the course is geared for youth, anyone can attend, and learn more.

 

Martin said two course offerings are available at either 10-a.m., or 1-p.m.,

 

Both courses are the same.

 

Items To Be Discussed Include: Life Jackets (PFDs), Hypothermia, Boat

 

Safety Equipment, Ice Safety Rescue, and Boating “Rules of the Road”, and more.

 

Classroom instruction is first, followed by, all Participants being allowed to operate mini boats with electric trolling motors on the Y’s pool.

Participants do not need to wear swimsuits nor bring along lifejackets!

The Boat and Water Safety Course is sponsored By Corps of Engineers, Pipestem Dam and Lake Project.

 

Cooperators Include: Corps of Engineers, James River YMCA, Jamestown Fire Department, and North Dakota Game and Fish Department.