National Safe Boating Council
Instructor Certification
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Instructor candidates will train with a NSBC Certified Instructor Trainer in a ratio of one (1) Instructor Trainer to four (4) Instructor Candidates.
Over a 2-day training period, the candidates will learn the NSBC Boat Control On-Water Training curriculum:
- The training program covers close quarter maneuvers at idle speed
- Maneuvers in displacement mode
- Advanced open water maneuvers on the final day.
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Certification
The content of this course conforms to the American National Standard for on-water skills as verified through an independent third-party assessment process. It is imperative that the curriculum is adhered to; there can be no modifications or variations as that would change the course verification.
Recognized by the American National Standards Institute as American National Standards, the On-Water Power, On-Water Sailing, and On-Water Human-Propelled standards identify fundamental skills that entry level recreational boat operators should be able to demonstrate after receiving instruction. More information about these standards can be found at www.abycinc.org or www.usnows.org.
what do i need?
Materials
NSBC Instructor Training Manual (provided)
Course Schedule
Day 1: Approx 2 hours in classroom, remainder of day 1 on the water
Day 2: On water
Vessel
A center console boat under 26’ is the preferred vessel. If the NSBC Instructor Trainer is working with candidates who are first responders, it is preferred to use their work boat (i.e. patrol boat, fire boat, or other).
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Captain Qualifications
SaferBoater Captains MUST:
- 3 Years of Experience Training Others
- Be patient and good with Kids
- Ocean Captains
- Maintain a valid USCG Captains License
- Have a 100-Ton USCG license to operate yachts (27 - 100+')
- Lake Captains
- Have 10+ years of experience
SaferBoater Captains Should :
- Own a Boat 18-26 Feet for our small boat programs
- Be Professional with the ability to run PowerPoint
- Available 1-2 weekends per month - small boats
- Available 1 -2 weeks a month for yachts
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