Winter is the season to “sharpen your knowledge of navigational skills, emergency procedures and safety regulations” by attending public boating classes, says Tillie Kinsley, public relations officer for the Stark County Power Squadron.

The Power Squadron is offering America’s Boating Course starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at GlenOak High School Community Campus at 1801 Schneider St. NE (enter door 17). Classes will continue Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, with review and exam night March 6. No preregistration required. Families are encouraged to attend. Boating safety will be covered, with a look at federal and state requirements.

Kinsley encouraged both new and seasoned boaters, crew members and nonboaters to take the classes. She also recommended it to personal watercraft operators, hunters or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat, canoeists and kayak paddlers.

“All boaters must follow the same nautical rules, regulations and courtesies of the sea,” she explained.