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EDUCATION - PUBLIC COURSES
BOATING COURSE
The Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service of the United States Power Squadrons organization. Since 1914, local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished to attend: more than 3 million people have taken the course. Learning to boat safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance safety on the water and enjoyment of the sport. The Squadron Boating Course contains sixteen sections.
The Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic
service of the United States Power Squadrons
Subjects include:
- Boat handling under normal conditions
- Adverse conditions and emergencies
- Types of boats and boating terminology
- Required and recommended equipment
- Boating regulations and navigation rules
- Lines and knots
- Charts and aids to navigation
- Piloting techniques
- Marine radiotelephone usage
- Trailer boating.
There are homework questions at the end of each section
to assist retention of the information presented.
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