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Which course is right for you?
We offer a variety of boating safety courses to meet a wide range of needs. Our most popular course is our introductory course, Boat America. Browse thru this page to find the course that best fits your needs and then click on Boating Courses to see if that course will be offered soon in your area. You can always reach out to your local Flotilla to see if the course you want might be offered in the future near you.
Boat America
Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers
an in-
depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the
knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.
depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the
knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.
Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
- Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
- Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
- Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
- Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
- Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
- Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.
Other courses we offer
Here are some additional courses which may be offered on your area.