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One-Day Class
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Our instruction training is a Certified Boating and PWC Course, Meets State and NASBLA Certification, All Teachers USCG Master Licensed. The 8 hour class is complete with exam, for ages 12 and Up. Demonstrations on Safety Equipment and Procedures, and it's fun, entertaining and the best way to get your Certificate. All supplies & materials provided. Hands-On Training is Available w/ this course.
The Boat
- Boat Capacities
- Boat Registration Requirements
Boating Equipment
- Personal Flotation Device Types and Carriage
- Personal Flotation Device Sizing and Availability
- Wearing Personal Flotation Devices
- Personal Flotation Device Serviceability
- Fire Extinguishers
- Back-Fire Flame Control Device
- Ventilation Systems
- Navigation Light Equipment
- Sound Signaling Equipment
- Visual Distress Signals
Trip Planning and Preparation
- Checking Local Weather and Water Conditions
- Checking Local Hazards
- Filing a Float Plan
- Boat Preventive Maintenance
- Fueling Procedures
- Pre-Departure Checklist & Passenger Communication
Marine Environment
- Environmental Laws & Regulations
- Human Waste Disposal
- Disposal of Toxic Substances
Safe Boat Operation
- Operator Responsibilities
- Influence of Drugs & Alcohol on Boat Operation
- Navigation RUles of the Road
- Aids to Navigation
- Docking and Mooring
- Anchoring
- Carbon Monoxide
Emergency Preparedness
- Rendering Assistance
- Capsizing Emergencies
- Falls Overboard Emergencies
- Hypothermia Prevention
- Fire Emergency Preparedness
- Running Aground Prevention & Response
- Accident Reports
- Boating Accident Report Form
Other Water Activities
- Personal Watercraft and other Jet Propelled Watercraft
- Water Skiing
- Diving & Snorkeling
- Hunting & Fishing
- Paddlesports
State Specific Requirements and Continuing Education
Other topics and discussions will include Boat Types & Uses, Boating Terms, Boat Theft Prevention, and Communication Procedures.
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Basic Navigation Class
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Our instruction training meets all new Coastwise Certification for the State of Connecticut. All Teachers USCG Master Licensed. For ages 12 and Up. Demonstrations on Equipment and Procedures, and it's fun, entertaining and the best way to learn Navigation on the Water. All supplies & materials provided. Hands-On Training is Available w/ this course.
What You Will Learn:
- Longitude / Latitude
- Dead Reckoning
- Charting
- Plotting Tools
- Nautical Time Conversions
- Time, Distance, Speed Calculations
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Three-Day Class
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Our three-day instruction training maintains the highest levels of certified water safety and boating education. Course includes all Certified Boating and PWC Courses, Meets State and NASBLA Certification, and also all the Coastwise Certification for the State of Connecticut. All Teachers USCG Master Licensed. This three-day class is complete with exam, for ages 12 and Up. Demonstrations on Safety Equipment and Procedures, and it's fun, entertaining and the best way to get the ultimate boating safety and education training available. All supplies & materials provided. Hands-On Training is Included with this course.
On-the-Water Training is a vital part of this course. Learn
hands-on how to operate and maneuver in close quarters like a
professional.
