Our new Boat Handling course is intended for recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America's Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations.

 

Boat Handling covers these topics:

• Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach

• Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering

• Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Under Way

• Anchoring with Assurance: Don't Get Carried Away

• Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems

• Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know

 

Building on the basics of recreational boating as presented in the public boating course (ABC), Boat Handling adds foundational information for continuing boater education. Emphasis within the course has been placed on more advanced boating skills, especially docking and boat handling, rules of the road, and marlinspike. Our small course format allows for informal questions and dialogue to ensure complete understanding of the concepts and principles.

 

This is a 7-week course and includes on the water training option at the end.  Cost includes the printed book. Upon completion of the exam you will receive credit for Boat Handling/Seamanship and will have an S grade after your name. As an option, each topic is also available as a free-standing seminar although we encourage taking the full suite of offerings.  Worried about making a 7-week commitment?  Don’t be.  Our instructor team has the flexibility to work with your schedule should you miss some classes. 

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