Cost: $750
Location: Charleston, SC
Start Time: 8:00 am
Duration: 2 days
Detail/Info
Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Recommended Age: 10 – Adult
3 Certifications Earned:
- US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
- NASBLA Approved Boaters Education Course
- SCDNR - State Boating Education Card
For other states, determined by the local DNR office.
Schedule
| Course Title | Start Date | End Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Powerboat Handling | 11/06/2021 | 11/07/2021 | Charleston, SC | General |
| Safe Powerboat Handling | 12/11/2021 | 12/12/2021 | Charleston, SC | General |
| Women's Safe Powerboat Handling | 10/30/2021 | 10/31/2021 | Charleston, SC | Women |
| Women's Safe Powerboat Handling | 12/04/2021 | 12/05/2021 | Charleston, SC | Women |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 10/14/2021 | 10/14/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 10/21/2021 | 10/21/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 10/28/2021 | 10/28/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 11/04/2021 | 11/04/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 11/11/2021 | 11/11/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
| Boat Trailer Maneuvering | 11/18/2021 | 11/18/2021 | Charleston, SC | Trailer |
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 Sessions
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