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Boating
requires detailed knowledge and practical application of systems,
navigation, boating regulations and weather to realize the full and
uneventful enjoyment of each.
When at the helm,, operators must be aware of where (and when)
they can and cannot operate.
Sage advice is:
“If You Don’t Know . . .Don’t Go”!!
The following sources provide information for mariners with emphasison
boating courses leading to a Safe Boating certificate and/or Captain’s
License. Insurance premium
credits are offered by many insurance companies upon successful
completion.
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary
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www.cgaux.org |
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US Power Squadron |
www.usps.org |
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Regional classes are provided after Labor Day and continue
through the winter months.
In
addition, many state agencies offer safe boating
course information with options for on-line (internet) courses.
The courses offered by those
agencies listed above provide classes beginning sometime after Labor Day
and continue through the winter months. Your cost is limited to study
materials (approximately $20). The classes are held in different
locations and are taught by representatives of those agencies.
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BoatSafe (Internet On-Line) |
www.boatsafe.com |
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This is an On-Line Safe Boating Course.
Certificate is issued after
successfully
completing course exam.
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Boatwise |
www.boatwise.com |
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Offers US
Coast Guard approved classroom & onboard training for new
boat owners,
boat owners upgrading in size and/or a Captain’s License.
Theoretical and practical application in marine electronics to include
GPS, Chart Plotter & radar.
All training is provided by licensed Captains.
Certificate(s) issued after completing course exam.
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Chapman's School Of Seamanship |
www.chapman.com |
Chapman’s offers correspondence courses, classroom and on-board training
up to and
including ASA certification.
Their ‘Professional Mariner’ program trains individuals in
seamanship, navigation, boat & engine maintenance
leading to USCG certification as a licensed Captain.
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State Boating Regulations |
http://www.usps.org/e_stuff/states.html
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(Source for all state(s) boating requirements)
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Vessel Safety Checklist |
http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7012.pdf
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This checklist is used by USCG upon boarding
boats during their
onboard inspection (of your) boat.
Recommend use by each boat
owner at the beginning of boating season.
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