Classroom Sessions -
1. Starting and Safety
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts
2. Boating Equipment
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures
3. Navigation and Rules of Driving
Navigation rules of the road
4. Aids to Navigation and Environmental Regs
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations
Exam Review Session:
Review for the Final Exam (separate session)
On-the-Water Sessions -
1. On-The-Water
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures
Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers
2. On-The-Water
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue
Final Exam Skill
Schedule
| Course Title | Certification | Cost | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $500 | 2/20/2021 | 8:00 AM |
| Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $500 | 3/6/2021 | 8:00 AM |
| FAMILY Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $1,850 | 3/13/2021 | 8:00 AM |
| WOMENS Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $500 | 3/20/2021 | 8:00 AM |
| YOUTH Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $425 | 4/10/2021 | 8:00 AM |
| Safe Powerboating | Powerboat Certification | $500 | 4/24/2021 | 8:00 AM |
Detail/Info
Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Recommended Age: 10–adult
Certification(s) Earned:
- US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
- NASBLA Approved Nationwide Boaters Education Course
- (The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators)
- State Boating Education Card
- SCDNR - South Carolina Residents
For other states, determined by the local DNR office.