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By Jim Morris, Contributing Writer 9:23 PM Saturday, January 28, 2012

Greene County Parks & Trails and the Dayton Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will offer a five-part America’s Boating Course from 7 to 9 p.m., March 26, April 2, April 16 and April 23, at the Greene County Media Room, 541 Ledbetter Road, Xenia.

As required by law: Persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, who operate a boat powered by greater than 10 horsepower must successfully pass an approved boating education course or proficiency exam.

Greene County staff naturalist and certified watercraft instructor Ashlee Schmitt will assist with the training.

Classes will include boat terms and types, required safety equipment, navigation rules, aids to navigation, lights and sound signals, government regulations, anchoring, adverse conditions and emergencies, communications afloat, water sports safety, trailering and personal watercraft operation.

The five-part session will end with a 50-question examination plus 10 state-specific questions.

The cost is $80 for the five-part course and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Greene County Parks & Trails at (937) 562-6440.

GPS explained

This month’s Sportsman’s Seminar Series will feature pointers by members of the United States Power Squadron for people using a GPS unit. The session is planned for 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Greene County Media Room, 541 Ledbetter Road, Xenia.

All seminars are free and open to the public. For more information about any Greene County Parks & Trails program, call (937) 562-6440.

Boating classes

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has three safe boating courses planned in the near future. They begin on the following dates:

• Jan. 31 at Fairmont High School. Call David Friedman at (937) 293-4131 to sign up or for more information.

• Feb. 11 at the Richardson-Bretz Building in Celina. Call Kevin Mast at (419) 305-5807or Byron Durig at (937) 581-1066.

• March 10 at the Indian Lake State Park office. Call Kevin Mast at (419) 305-5807 or Byron Durig at (937) 581-1066.

Adventure Summit set

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University will present the biennial Adventure Summit on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Wright State Student Union.

Admission and parking are free. Included will be inspirational speakers, hands-on activities including kayaking and a climbing wall, and competitions in running and biking.

There will also be an expo with multiple vendors, outfitters, resorts and organizations.

For more information, including a complete schedule, visit theadventuresummit.com or call (937) 567-4478.

Challenge postponed

Due to the lack of ice, Indian Lake’s Ice Fishing Challenge has been postponed from this weekend until Feb. 25. For more information, visit indianlake.com or call (937) 243-4739.

Outdoors columnist Jim Morris can be reached through his website at www.examiner.com/outdoor-recreation-in-dayton/jim-morris or by email at sports@DaytonDaily News.com.

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