Safe powerboat handling standards

This two-day, on-water course will teach you how to safely operate a powerboat or just improve your on-water boathandling skills. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has approved the course, and an increasing number of states are recognizing it as meeting their boating safety education requirements.

The Safe Powerboat Handling™ course is taught by certified instructors using our Start Powerboating Right! book.

You'll learn:

Engine systems

Controls and steering

Maintenance

Shifting/throttle coordination

Docking

Speed control

Pivot turns

Navigation rules

Lights and sound signals

Holding position

Maneuverability

Safety equipment

Emergency procedures

Tides and currents

Trailering

And more...