2007 Boater Safety Classes in Steuben County

DATE

LOCATION

SPONSOR

CONTACT

June 2nd

Hamilton Fish & Game Club

Hamilton Fish & Game Club

Pam   (260)488-2723

June 9th

Manapogo Park,

Lake Pleasant

Al  (260)833-3271

June 16th

Chapel of the Lakes

Lake James

Scott (517)202-8029

June 24th Lake George Lake George Rose Carmer
833-6812

June 30th

Chapel of the Lakes

Crooked Lake &
Lake Gage

Jim Kidd (260)833-2205

July 14th

Chapel of the Lakes

Jimmerson Lake&
Snow Lake

Jim Moring
(260)833-4561
Bill Arnold
(260) 833-1019

Classes are from 8 AM-3PM.-Lunch provided-$5.00 donation

 

 

Accident Reports Boating Accidents on Lake James since the Year 2000

 

Major Sam Purvis of the Ind. Dept. of Natural Resources sent me this information on accidents resulting in over $200.00 damage since 2000.

Reported accidents over the last five years on Lake James

 2000-5

 2001-3

 2002-2

 2003-2

 2004-1.

 

  Personal watercraft were involved 13 times and 8 boats in various types of

accidents, five injuries occurred on PWC’s and 1 skier was injured, Twelve of

the accidents were caused by driver inattention, careless or reckless driving or

inexperience. One caused by mechanical failure.

   Citations were issued in 3 incidents and 1 reportedly caused by alcohol use

but wasn’t reported until 3 days later.

 

Our Boater safety class will be held June 16th at the Presbyterian chapel of the

Lakes, 300 Orland rd.