Useful Links

Guide to the Ohio River Way
Find adventure, from paddling or boating on the river, to cycling or hiking on local trails, to exploring the main streets and historic sites of our river towns.

USPS/National
The premiere educational/fraternal and largest boating organization in the world

USPS/District 24 Squadron
Serving boaters in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio

United States Coast Guard – Navigation Center
Everything from links to free navigation charts to GPS clinics

United States Coast Guard – Boating Safety
An informative site with a wealth of information

U. S. Army Corp of Engineers
Louisville District

Kentucky Boating Laws and Regulations
The Legal Requirements of Boating

Official Kentucky Boating License Online
Kentucky–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education.

Study Guide for Boating Education
State-delegated provider that provides boating education courses and certification

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville Waterfront Park
A schedule of events on the downtown park and other information

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Hunting and Fishing information along with complete recreation guide

Harrods Creek Boat Owners Association
For watercraft owners and friends of boating around the Louisville metro area.

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    Spring 2025 ABC Class- 2 of 2

    9:00 am-1:00 pm
    04/19/2025
    Marine Sales & Service
    2929 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206

    Save $$$ On your BOAT Insurance!!

    Take America’s Boating Course AND Improve your Boating Skills

    Most boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America’s Boating Course.

    America’s Boating Course gives you the knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.  Improve your Boating Skills, learn from the best, take America’s Boating Course today. (NASBLA Approved)

    WHAT’S INCLUDED?

    • Types of boats and their uses
    • Boating Laws, both local and national
    • Safety equipment, both required and recommended
    • Communications
    • Finding your way, and adverse conditions
    • Trailering, knots and lines and water sports topics
    • Classroom Instruction

    COST

    $50 for Book and Materials.  Families may share.

    LOCATION

    Marine Sales and Service
    2929 River Rd
    Louisville, KY 40206

    WHEN

    Two Successive Saturdays- April 12 & 19.  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Limited Materials)


     

Guide to the Ohio River Way

This inaugural publication was written by people who love the outdoors, including recreation advocates, conservationists and researchers. Their goal was simple: help people find adventure, from paddling or boating on the river, to cycling or hiking on local trails, to exploring the main streets and historic sites of our river towns.

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