Boating
Safety Courses
Many boating safety courses are offered
throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters,
and for boaters of all ages. Qualified volunteer organizations,
such as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron,
and others sponsor many courses, and many state boating agencies
also provide classes.
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.
American
Boat Operators' Course
Offers online boating safety courses with online certification
tests for a number of states.
Boat/U.S.
Foundation Courseline
The Courseline is a searchable database of current boating
safety courses around the nation.
BoatEd
Offers online boating safety courses with online certification
tests for a number of states.
BoaterExam.com
Offers online boating safety courses with online certification tests for a number of states.
Boatsafe
Offers an online Basic Boating Certification Course approved
by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators,
and a Coastal Navigation Course.
Commander
Bob
An award-winning website that advances boating education
PWC
Safety School
Offers online courses and certification for PWC operators
in several states
PWC
Watch
Website for the Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal
Watercraft Safety
Safe Boating America
Safe Boating America classes meet the State Educational Requirements for operating a Boat or PWC and also meet the requirements for a Youth Operator.
State
Courses
Many states offer boating safety courses. The National Association
of State Boating Boating Law Administrators' online Directory
provides contact information for state boating agencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Local flotillas offer a variety of safety classes, including
basic/introductory boating courses and safety courses, navigation,
sailing and personal watercraft safety, among others.
U.S.
Sailing
Programs offer instruction in small and large sailboats, windsurfers,
and powerboats. All levels of instruction are available around
the country for beginner to advanced skills. Information on
courses and instruction is available on the web.
United States Power Squadrons®
Sponsors "The Squadron Boating Course," and a second
course called "Boat Smart." Also provides information
on home-study courses co-sponsored by USPS and the U.S.C.G.
Auxiliary.
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