CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District is urging boaters to plan ahead for a safe boating season by enrolling in the upcoming America’s Boating Course.

America’s Boating Course is for all boaters, including skippers of a family cruiser, sailing enthusiasts, personal watercraft operators, hunters or fishermen operating an outboard utility boats, and canoe and kayak paddlers.

The course also includes a CD containing Maptech’s Chart Navigator computer program, allowing students to learn about this new electronic technology.