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Extend the Life of Your Outboard Engines: Suggested Preventative Maintenance Tips and Techniques

Here are some helpful engine maintenance instructions and tips for sailors and boaters… 1. Spark Plugs There is one spark plug per cylinder, typically located near the aft end of…

Powerboat Instructor Candidates

    Publications Review Questions And Materials Please utilize the questions below to help you prepare for your course. All files are PDF unless otherwise noted. Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor…

Sport Powerboat Certification Standards

This booklet details the standards for the Safe Powerboat operator certifications and for Safe Powerboat Instructor certification. It supports the Official Logbook where a record is maintained of all course…

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Hosting a Safe Powerboat Handling Course

Safe Powerboat Handling courses can be a rewarding experience for both the individual and the host organization. Our courses offer multiple benefits to a club or organization: Trains your members,…

INSTRUCTOR UPDATE: New Digital Submission Form for SPH Course Results Available

To ease the burden on Powerboat Instructors submitting Safe Powerboat Handling course results, a new digital submission for is now available in the Powerboat Instructor Resources section of the website….

State of Connecticut to Implement New Towing Safety Law for Tubing and Waterskiing Effective October 1, 2015

August 31, 2015 – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Boating Division has announced the introduction of new state regulations regarding towing safety. “Emily’s Law”, named in…

US Powerboating and Partners to Exhibit at 2015 Newport International Boat Show

NEWPORT, RI (September 2, 2015) – US Powerboating and partner Confident Captain/Ocean Pros will be exhibiting at the 2015 Newport International Boat Show September 17-20 in Newport, Rhode Island. US…

Making Informed Decisions: Resources for Boaters Considering the Use of Propeller Guards

At some point, you likely have heard or even been a part of a discussion pertaining to the advantages or disadvantages of the use of propeller guards on outboard engines….

Charleston Yacht Club

Charleston, South Carolina (843) 722-4968…