We also offer a wide range of advanced courses that will help you gain the knowledge to make you confident in any boating situation you encounter.
Boat handling course.
Coast guard auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels from the fundamental to the advanced.
Boat handling covers these topics.
The most popular basic courses generally have from 6 to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction.
Courses cover many aspects of boating safety from boat handling to reading the weather and from a water n kids class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills.
Our on water training program is a fun easy and affordable way to develop and improve your boating skills.
We teach a variety of comprehensive courses and short seminars to advance your know how of seamanship and boat handling piloting and navigation boat systems maintenance weather sailing cruise planning and other topics specifically created to meet the.
Usps offers a full range of educational experiences for both novice and experienced boaters.
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Course description 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.
A practical approach.
Rules of the road.
The courses we provide are all approved by the national association of state boating law administrators nasbla.
Our classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the u s.
Every person convicted of a criminal boating violation non criminal infraction resulting in a boating accident or 2 non criminal infractions within a 12 month period are required to successfully complete mandatory violator education requirements as required by law.
Improve your boating skills and knowledge.
Whether you love boating and want to gain confidence at the helm you re considering buying or renting a boat and want to learn the basics or you re just curious about boating our on water training program offers courses that will meet your needs and.
Classes our approach is unique because you are aboard a floating classroom.
Our safe boating courses meet the known mandatory education and licensing requirements in all the jurisdictions of the united states.
The us coast guard and the national association of state boating law administrators nasbla have approved this course and an increasing number of states.
No previous experience is required.
Our courses are offered at nearly 150 course providers and powerboat training centers around the country and all are open to the public.
The boatus foundation offers the only free online boating safety course developed specifically for your state.
Our hands on on the water courses get you out of the classroom and behind the wheel for an educational experience unlike any other.
Gaining confidence starts here.