The Squadron Boating Course and Boat Smart courses are our primary civic efforts toward public instruction in the fundamentals of safe boating. Both courses are designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualify for certification in most states that require boating education before operating a watercraft.
Subjects include:
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Boat handling under normal conditions
· Adverse conditions and emergencies
· Required and recommended equipment
· Boating regulations and navigation rules
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Lines and knots
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Charts and aids to navigation
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Piloting techniques (in Boating only)
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Marine radiotelephone usage
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Trailer boating
