The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 19-04 of Lancaster will present a Boat America course from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at the Muddy Run Visitors Center at Muddy Run Park, 172 Bethesda Church Road West, Holtwood. Check-in will begin at 7:45 a.m.

The boat and water safety course topics include an introduction to boating, boating law, safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, rules of the road, trailering, and other boating tips. This class is mandatory for all operators of personal water craft and for persons born after Jan. 1, 1982, who operate a boat with greater than a 25 HP motor. Upon successful completion of the course and certification exam, all students will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, showing successful completion of the course, which is NASBLA approved.

There is a nonrefundable registration fee. Space is limited, and preregistration and payment are required by Monday, April 18. For details on the course and how to register, contact Matt at 717-581-3434.