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Intro to Boating-NSBC

Module 1 - Shifting, Steering, Close quarters boat control. Duration: 3 hours
Age Limit: 12 years +

$199.00

Precision Docking and Boat Handling-NSBC

Module 2 - 180-degree turnarounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, SCAN procedures.
Duration: 3 hours
Age Limit: 12 years +
*Module 2 Prerequisite: Module 1 or previous basic boat handling experience*

$199.00

Open Water Boat Handling-NSBC

Module 3 - 180-Utilizing Boat Trim, Displacement & Planing, Ferrying, Emergency Stops.
Duration: 3 hours
Age Limit: 12 years +
*Module 3 Prerequisite: Module 1 and/or Module 2*

$199.00

Open Water Advanced Maneuvering-NSBC

Module 4 - Crossing Waves and Wakes, Person Overboard Retrieval, Sharp Turning on Plane, Advanced Avoidance.
Duration: 3 hours
Age Limit: 12 years +
*Module 4 Prerequisite: Module 1 and/or Module 2 and Module 3*

$199.00

Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling-US Powerboating

Course Description: This 8 hour on-the-water course is for anyone who needs hands-on experience to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat-handling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam cover equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environmental regulations, safety and emergencies. Material covered at home will be reviewed and practiced during the 8 hour training day.

Age Limit: 12 years +

This course focuses on hands-on application of all skills, consequently, it is NOT approved by the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) as meeting requirements for a state boating safety education certificate.

Students will receive a Start Powerboating Right! book and upon course completion, get their US Sailing/US Powerboating Log Book with a certified course completion sticker.

*US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in an Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling course.

$625.00

Safe Powerboat Handling-US Powerboating- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate

Course Description: This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat 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.

Age Limit: 12+

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. The following 8 hours will be spent aboard the training boat covering hands-on skills focused on close-quarters and open water boat handling. Students will receive a Start Powerboating Right! book and upon course completion, get their US Sailing/US Powerboating Log Book with a certified course completion sticker.
*US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in a Safe Powerboat Handling course.

$950.00
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Student Minimum
There is a three person minimum for courses. If that minimum is not met, you will be contacted in order to work out an alternative date and time.

Age Agreement
I confirm that all registered participants are 12 years or older.

Cancellation Policy
I understand that refunds and reschedules will NOT be available for cancellations initiated less than 7 days prior to my scheduled course.


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