4/2025
Youth Watercraft Safety Course
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Department with the support of the Stearns County COLA has scheduled Boat and Watercraft Safety Education for youth ages 12-17. The course will include 4 hours of classroom training, a written test, and a short driving course on the water. The Minnesota DNR will grade the written tests and mail Watercraft Permits to those who have passed.
We will be providing classroom materials (pens, pencils, & scratch paper for notes) boats, and lunch for the students. The students need to bring a type I, II, or lll life jacket for the operating portion and sunscreen if they choose.
Click on this link for local date and location information and to register for classes:
Youth Watercraft Safety Course
The Minnesota Boating Guide details age restriction for operation of watercraft on Minnesota lakes. More details can be found in the DNR 2025 Minnesota Boating Guide
Youth Watercraft Safety Course
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Department with the support of the Stearns County COLA has scheduled Boat and Watercraft Safety Education for youth ages 12-17. The course will include 4 hours of classroom training, a written test, and a short driving course on the water. The Minnesota DNR will grade the written tests and mail Watercraft Permits to those who have passed.
We will be providing classroom materials (pens, pencils, & scratch paper for notes) boats, and lunch for the students. The students need to bring a type I, II, or lll life jacket for the operating portion and sunscreen if they choose.
Click on this link for local date and location information and to register for classes:
Youth Watercraft Safety Course
The Minnesota Boating Guide details age restriction for operation of watercraft on Minnesota lakes. More details can be found in the DNR 2025 Minnesota Boating Guide
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Jim Bartelme phone number listed below.
Jim Bartelme
President Stearns COLA
734-730-7421
Jim Bartelme
President Stearns COLA
734-730-7421