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US POWERBOATING 16-HOUR CLASS

Adult $750

Child $495

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 boat handling 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.

These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in a Safe Powerboat Handling course

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

10–adult (may be affected by state minimum age)

Certification(s) Earned

US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate (NASBLA Approved)
State Boating Education Card (in applicable states

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National Safe Boating Council

Want to get right to the boat? We offer four 4 hour modules that when completed will give you the certificate of completion.

MODULE 1 Boating Fundamentals

This boating course lays the foundation for your boating adventures, covering boat handling, safety protocols, nesscary epquipment, electrical system and the rules of the water. Basic boat handling, Getting the boat off the dock, pivot turn, holding inplace in the current and returing to the dock.

MODULE 2 Precision Docking & Boat Handling

Sharpen your skills for daily boating scenarios, including efficient docking, turning, and maneuvering through tight spot with our boat docking course.

MODULE 3 Open Water Boat Handling

Learn to tackle open-water challenges with confidence, focusing on navigation, dealing with environmental elements, and maintaining control in varied conditions with boat training.

MODULE 4 Open Water Advanced Maneuvering

Take your skills to the next level with advanced techniques for executing sharp maneuvers, handling high-speed conditions, and more.

Skill Builder Classes

Designed for those looking to polish specific techniques, this class helps reinforce and strengthen your powerboating capabilities. Private classes on your boat completely customized to your needs. We will drive right to you.