3 Certifications Earned:
- US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
- NASBLA Approved Boaters Education Course
- SCDNR - State Boating Education Card
This Women-Only Safe Powerboating course is taught by two female captains. The course is designed to empower women by familiarizing them with concepts and techniques relating to on-water boat handling skills. With this knowledge, you can confidently take the boat out by yourself, or with your family and friends.
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Prerequisites: None. No experience necessary!
Recommended Age: 10 – Adult
Class Time : 8am-5pm
Schedule
All classes are 16 hours and include:
Classroom Sessions
Starting and Safety
- Safety, preparation & weather
- Maneuvering concepts
Boating Equipment
- Registration & capacities
- Equipment requirements
- Preparation & fueling procedures
Navigation and Rules of Driving
Navigation rules of the road
Aids to Navigation and Environmental Regs
- Aids to navigation
- Environment regulations
Exam Review Session
- Review for the Final Exam (separate session)
On-the-Water Boat Lessons
On-The Water (Deck Hand)
- Engine & electrical systems
- Starting procedures
- Docking
- Leaving & returning to a slip
- Close-quarters maneuvers
On-The Water (Deck Hand)
- Anchoring
- Steering a range
- Proceeding to a destination
- Person in Water rescue
Final Exam Skill
(843) 971-0700
Based in South Carolina
info@saferboater.org
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