Yukon College teaches a record amount of boat safety students

Yukon College (YC) has been recognized for teaching a record breaking number of students in 2010. The Lifesaving Society of BC has announced that Yukon College provided Boat Operator Accredited Training (BOAT) to the most people out of any facility in BC and Yukon combined.

Yukon College is proud to be acknowledged during the 100th year anniversary of the Lifesaving Society, for its dedication to training Yukoners. “In 2010, a total of 443 people attended the BOAT program and that is significant considering our small northern population” said Dan Anton, chair, Continuing Education and Training. The community in second place was Cranbrook, BC and they certified 85 people. “Yukon College is committed to meeting the training needs of northerners and this award illustrates we are succeeding”, said Anton.

Yukon College is currently taking registrations for the Lifesaving Society BOAT courses that are offered throughout the month of June. The public can register for the BOAT instructor led course and test, or the home study course and challenge the test. The BOAT program is accredited by Transport Canada and this course teaches what is required to earn the Pleasure Craft Operator certification card, which is now required by all boat operators in Yukon.

The public can register by calling 668.8710 or toll free 1.800.661.0504 (for callers outside of Whitehorse).