The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a safe boating class on May 10, the first offered on Martha’s Vineyard since the announcement of the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act, which requires anyone operating a powerboat or personal watercraft in Massachusetts to have taken a boating safety course.

The comprehensive course is designed for all boaters, both beginners and experts, with topics ranging from boating law, safety equipment, navigation and what to do in boating emergencies. It will be held West Tisbury Fire Station on State Road, and run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $50 per person and includes all course material. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. To register, contact vineyard.cgaux@gmail.com.