A good knowledge of navigation is a must for any cruising sailor. One must know where one is and how to get to one's destination along with the expected travel time it will take. Knowing where one is can be determined by plotting a fix based on two or more bearings (three or more are…Read More
These 16- to 20-hour combination courses cover the practical skills and knowledge requirements of the Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling Course and the Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Course OR the Safety, Rescue and Race Support Boat Handling Course. These courses are intended for experienced powerboat operators. Novice operators would not get full value and many…Read More
This 18+-hour hands-on, on-the-water training course is for anyone who wants to safely operate and navigate a cruising powerboat on a cruise of multiple days and at night within sight of land. Students learn: On-the-Water Sessions Engine & electrical systems Use & care of cruising systems: galley, fresh water, holding tanks, genset Use of spring…Read More
This 15+-hour hands-on, on-the-water training course is for anyone who wants to safely operate and navigate a cruising powerboat on a cruise of multiple days within sight of land. Students learn: On-the-Water Sessions Engine & electrical systems Use & care of cruising systems: galley, fresh water, holding tanks, genset Use of spring lines Leaving &…Read More
Safety, Rescue & Mark-Set Boat Handling This two day hands-on, on-the-water course is designed for anyone who will be operating a support boat for a race, regatta or event. Since an operator of a race support boat is expected to be able to perform safety, rescue and mark-setting operations participants should have at least basic…Read More
This 10- to 12-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be operating a mark-set boat for a race, regatta or event. An operator of a mark-set boat is expected to be able to perform safety, rescue and mark-setting operations. This course is the same as the Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Course, except for the…Read More
This 8-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be using powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions. It is designed for regatta personnel, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, park rangers, and on-the-water sailing instructors and coaches. Participants learn: On-the-Water Sessions VHF radio communications Boat rescues, incl. capsizes Person in Water rescue…Read More
"Behind the Wheel" & Challenge Test-out This 12- to 14-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boating course but needs experience to safely operate a cruising powerboat and improve their boathandling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam…Read More
US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water training course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a cruising powerboat and improve their boathandling skills on actual boats. The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing…Read More
"Behind the Wheel" & Challenge Test-out This 8- to 12-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boating course but needs experience to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boathandling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam…Read More
