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Safe Powerboat Handling

 

A great class for those who operate whalers and similar single-screw powerboats.  Learn safe powerboat handling and improve your on-the-water boat handling skills in this hands-on class complemented with classroom teaching.  Skills taught include slow speed and confined space maneuvering, docking, backing, safety topics, rules of the road and overboard rescue. 

Massachusetts law requires the operator of any registered boat ages 12-15 to carry a MA Safe Boating Certificate. This course is recognized by the US Coast Guard and approved by NASBLA.

A US SAILING Small Powerboat Certification is available to students upon successful completion of this course and a passing grade on the written test.  An additional fee of $50 applies.

Class Format:

2 or 3 sessions
Fridays    1:00-5:00 pm

Fri-Sat     1:00-5:00 pm Friday and
               9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday

Sat-Sun    10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day

Class Size:

Minimum 4, Maximum 8 students

Prerequisite:

Ability to swim 50 yards.

Fees:

$125 per person

Certification:  $50 - includes text, written and practical tests and certification sticker.

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