Improve your boating skills and knowledge.
Boat handling course.
Classes our approach is unique because you are aboard a floating classroom.
Our classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the u s.
The boatus foundation offers the only free online boating safety course developed specifically for your state.
Every person convicted of a criminal boating violation non criminal infraction resulting in a boating accident or 2 non criminal infractions within a 12 month period are required to successfully complete mandatory violator education requirements as required by law.
We teach a variety of comprehensive courses and short seminars to advance your know how of seamanship and boat handling piloting and navigation boat systems maintenance weather sailing cruise planning and other topics specifically created to meet the.
Once you have completed a classroom or online boating safety course learn how you get your florida boating safety id card.
Whether you love boating and want to gain confidence at the helm you re considering buying or renting a boat and want to learn the basics or you re just curious about boating our on water training program offers courses that will meet your needs and.
Gaining confidence starts here.
Boat handling covers these topics.
Our on water training program is a fun easy and affordable way to develop and improve your boating skills.
Courses cover many aspects of boating safety from boat handling to reading the weather and from a water n kids class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills.
The most popular basic courses generally have from 6 to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction.
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The courses we provide are all approved by the national association of state boating law administrators nasbla.
Our new boat handling course is intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class like america s boating course and want to gain more knowledge skill and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations.
Our hands on on the water courses get you out of the classroom and behind the wheel for an educational experience unlike any other.
A practical approach.
Coast guard auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels from the fundamental to the advanced.
No previous experience is required.
Find a course near you.
We offer a range of boating courses for individuals of all skill levels.
We also offer a wide range of advanced courses that will help you gain the knowledge to make you confident in any boating situation you encounter.
Our courses are offered at nearly 150 course providers and powerboat training centers around the country and all are open to the public.
The us coast guard and the national association of state boating law administrators nasbla have approved this course and an increasing number of states.