BOATING -- The America's Boating Course, which satisfies Washington's boater safety education requirement, will be offered next weekend (Oct. 12-13) by the Spokane Sail & Power Squadron at the Post Falls Cabela's store.

The eight-hour course will be taught in two sessions starting at 10 a.m. each day.

Cost: $48 or $73 for two people from the same household sharing the course manual and materials.

Info: (208) 777-0228.

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Washington law requires anyone 50 years old or  younger to complete an approved course and have a boater safety education card in order to operate a powerboat with a motor of 15 hp or greater.

In 2014, the requirement will extend to boaters age 59 and younger.