The Week Ahead: Coast Guard offers online classes for boating The class runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday with the online test Friday. “The course will cover an introduction to boating, boating law, safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting your boat, hunting and fishing and water skiing and river boating,” a statement released by the North Solano Flotilla said. California, as of Jan. 1, requires all boaters 40 or younger to complete a certified safe boating class and to carry a California Boater Card to operate a motorboat. Registration is $30. Organizers encourage people to sign up early so all materials can be sent to participants on time.