San Diego, CA – Training Resources Maritime Institute (“TRLMI”) of San Diego, CA and BoatUS
Foundation announced today that they will be collaborating to offer courses to recreational boaters in the Western
U.S.

TRLMI’s BoaterU^TM program together with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water
are offering an easy way to try out recreational powerboating. The collaboration will start with four courses from
the National Safe Boating Council’s on-the-water boat handling curriculum, including: Introduction to
Powerboating; Precision Docking & Boat Handling; Open-Water Boat Handling; and Open-Water Advanced
Maneuvering. Classes are expected to start in January. Course details and signup can be found at
www.boatus.org/sandiego.

Taught aboard TRLMI’s twin engine training boat, each 3-hour course is priced at $175.00 and will initially be offered
at TRLMI’s location in San Diego, CA. Class size is limited to four students per vessel, ensuring each student gets
sufficient time at the helm under the watchful eye of a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain. The minimum age to
participate is 16 years old, and training follows COVID safety protocols. Early registration is encouraged and there
is a three person minimum for courses.

BoatUS members will also have access to other courses in the BoaterU^TM program, including Boating Skills &
Seamanship, Diesel Engine Maintenance, Outboard Engine Maintenance, and Marine Electrical Systems. Additional
courses will be added in 2022, including Marine Electronics, Marine Weather, and Basic Celestial.

3980 Sherman Street, Suite 100. San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 263-1638
www.TRLMI.com

According to Dave Abrams, CEO of TRLMI, “We are excited to partner with BoatUS Foundation to offer boaters great
training options for increasing their skills and becoming safer on the water. BoatUS Foundation is a recognized
leader in the development and promotion of boating safety programs, and we are thrilled that they have chosen us
to be their training partner”

Alan Dennison, Program Supervisor for BoatUS Foundation added “TRLMI has been operating their BoaterU^TM
program for boaters in San Diego with great success, so it seemed natural to partner with them to offer our training
options on the West Coast. We expect to grow this program significantly in the years ahead.”
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About TRLMI
Training Resources Limited, Inc, DBA Maritime Institute (“TRLMI”) in the largest privately held provider of maritime
training in the Western United States. The company’s main campus in San Diego is an 18,000 square foot facility
with 14 classrooms, bridge & engine room simulators, and many “hands on” training aids. TRLMI has over 80
approved US Coast Guard and US Navy courses. The company started their BoaterU^TM Program in 2019 to expand
the use of their facilities and instructional staff to support recreational mariners. For more information, please visit
www.TRLMI.com and www.boateru.com or contact Dave Abrams, CEO at 619-263-1638.

About the BoatUS Foundation
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and
responsible boating. The Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters and supports partner
organizations nationwide. With millions of boaters on the water, their aim is to reduce accidents and fatalities,
increase stewardship of our waterways and keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime. The BoatUS Foundation is
a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Their work is primarily funded by grants an