This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boathandling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate.
On-the-Water Sessions
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures
Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue
Classroom Sessions
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures
Navigation rules of the road
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations
Prerequisites
None, no experience necessary!
Suggested Age
12–adult (Must be 12 years old by the day of the course)
Certification(s) Earned
US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate (NASBLA Approved)