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Daniel Sonnier
DSO-PE
Many exciting courses are available for Flotillas to teach to the boating public.
Some range in length from 1 day to courses designed for 8 or more sessions.
Some range in length from 1 day to courses designed for 8 or more sessions.
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Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S)
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. This 13th edition features all new, full-color graphics and updated text. To meet NASBLA requirements, Chapters 1-8 and Appendix A must be taught, with the addition of your state specific boating laws. Chapters 9-13 are optional. Download course materials here |
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Sailing Skills & Seamanship The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Sailing Skills and Seamanship Course (SS&S) is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice sailboat operators. The course, now in its 6th edition that was published in 2008, is divided into parts: 10 core requirement two-to four-hour lessons plus 6 elective lessons that will enhance the skills required for a safe voyage in all conditions. These courses can be taught in addition to the core courses. Download course materials here. |
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Weekend Navigator The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course (WN) is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is divided into two major parts designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions. This course can be taught as a whole or as separate modules. Download course materials here. |
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About Boating Safely If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the multi-session classroom version of our popular online boating course. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. Download course materials here. |
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Other courses of various lengths are:
GPS for Mariners
Suddenly in Command
How to Read a Nautical Chart
Paddle Sport Links
PWC
Youth Courses
PE Officers Update Page
Other courses of various lengths are:
GPS for Mariners
Suddenly in Command
How to Read a Nautical Chart
Paddle Sport Links
PWC
Youth Courses
PE Officers Update Page