Safe Powerboat Handling

• Chicago Illinois United States of America
• Start: Jul 19 2022 00:00
• Finish: Dec 01 2024 00:00
• Time zone: America/Chicago

Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 4 pmThis 14-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 on actual boats. The US Coast Guard has approved this course and recognizes it as a standard in boat handling. Classroom sessions and on-the-water sessions totaling six to eight hours each, covering required education topics in which students learn:
On-the-Water SessionsStarting proceduresDockingLeaving & returning to a slipClose-quarters maneuversAnchoringSteering a rangeProceeding to a destinationPerson in Water rescueEngine & electrical systems
Classroom SessionsSafety, prep & weatherManeuvering conceptsRegistration & capacitiesEquipment requirementsPrep & fueling proceduresNavigation and rules of the roadAids to navigationEnvironmental regulations
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Prerequisites: noneAges 12-AdultCertification(s) Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certificateCost: $500 which includes all books and materials needed