Betty & Nick's Tackle in Seaside Park described the surf as brown this morning, but the water temperature was an ideal 50 degrees -- and it should be fishable after a couple of tide changes and with the switch to westerly winds. Check Friday's column, to be posted later tonight,  for other information. Coast Boating School has the following upcoming boating safety classes, leading to the required boating certificate.  Call 732-279-0562 to register.Manahawkin Elks ClubMay 5 & 6 from 7-10:30PMMt Holly Elks ClubMay 5 & 6 from 7-10:30PMBayside Recreation Center Ocean CityMay 5 & 6 from 6-9:30PMLake Hopatcong Elks ClubMay 7 & 8 from 7-10:30PMFlemington Elks ClubMay 7 & 8 from 7-10:30PMTom River Fire Dept #2 Water StreetMay 7 & 8 from 7-10:30PM