March 3, 2013 Oklahoma Boater Safety ClassClass Time:  9:45am to 5:00pm To Register for this class, please visit:  www.okboated.com For questions or additional information, please contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop W Headquarters at 918-847-2001 ***** Frequently Asked Questions ***** Who is required to have boater education?      Any person who is 12, 13, 14 or 15 years of age that operates any boat powered by a motor more than 10 horsepower, a sailboat 16 feet or greater in length or a personal watercraft (PWC) is required to successfully complete a boating safety education class. What type of boater education course is required?      You must successfully complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety course. If you pass the course, a card will be issued to you. Carry this card with you when operating your boat or PWC. What other restrictions are there?      If you are operating a motor boat or sailboat, you must have an adult 18 years of age or older on board the boat with you in a position to take control of the boat if necessary. If you are on a PWC, you must be visually supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older within 500 yards of where you are operating your PWC.