BOATER 102: BOAT CONTROL

Format 16 Hours

Course Description

Our on the water powerboat training, held in beautiful San Diego, provides hands-on boating skills needed to boat safely and confidently.
Whether you are completely new to boating or looking to brush up on your skills, Boater U’s NASBLA approved, on the water control course covers essential, close-quarter, boat-handling skills including steering controls, shifting gears, stopping under control, basic maneuvering, safe docking and departing, and boat handling in wind and current. There is no substitute for the knowledge gained from actual hands on powerboat handling experience. Our powerboat training course teaches through study, observation and hands on experience while under the instruction of a USCG Licensed Captain with many years of practical experience and knowledge.

This on the water training course will teach all the basic skills of power boat operations, including:

Pre-underway inspections
Engine Controls
Maneuvering & docking in a marina
Open water operations, low & high speed
Man Overboard Retrieval
Handling in wind & waves

Class Requirements

Students must hold their valid California Boater Card in order to take this course, and BRING YOUR BOATER CARD to class. The minimum age to attend our Boat Control course is 16 years old.

This 16 hour course is taught over a weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8am – 5pm. The course is taught using the National Safe Boating Council Curriculum and is NASBLA approved. This course is limited to 5 students. Most of this course will be conducted on our 20’ Williard Marine Fast Rescue Boat. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a course certificate.

This course is taught over the weekend: Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM - 4 PM.

BOATER 102: BOAT CONTROL

BOATER 102: BOAT CONTROL

Course Description

Class Requirements

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