Grand River Dam Authority News
Release
For immediate release: March 23,
2010
GRDA
to hold free Kyle Williams Safe Boating Courses
Langley – In a continuing effort to educate the public about
the Kyle Williams Boating Safety Education Act, the Grand River Dam Authority
has scheduled free boater education courses April through June, at the new GRDA
Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley.
The courses will be held from 8 AM to 5 PM on the following
Saturdays:
·
April 3, 17, 24
1 May 8,
15 22
2
June 12, 26
The Kyle Williams Act prohibits children between the ages of
12 and 16 years of age; without a valid driver’s license, from operating any
vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 horsepower, or sailing vessel 16 feet
or longer, without first completing a state approved boater safety course.
Children in this age group are also required to have a certificate documenting
their course completion. Fines for violating the Kyle Williams Act range from
$50 to $500.
GRDA’s courses will provide the necessary safety
certification for these age groups. However, adults are also encourage to take
attend a course
Although the courses are free, participants are encouraged
to pre-register. For more information, or to reserve a space in one of the
upcoming courses, contact GRDA at (918) 256 - 0723
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Contact: Justin Alberty, Corporate
Communications Director
Grand River Dam Authority - (918)
256 5545