Sports brief

Flotilla 33, Buffalo, is once again offering America's Boating Course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 17 at St. Patrick's Church Hall, 1395 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, N.Y.

This general boating course meets New York State education requirements for jet-ski operation and qualifies youth, ages 10 to 18 to legally operate a conventional vessel alone on New York State waters. Anyone who successfully completes this course is eligible to receive a discount on their boat insurance.

For more information, call 681-5436.