Boating Safety

Duration

½ day

Target group

Pleasure Boat Operators

Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Objective

Upon the completion of the course, a delegate will be able to:

• Describe boating courtesy
• List the different types of PFD’s and their characteristics
• Discuss the “Rules to Navigation”
• Describe the dangers of hypothermia
• Discuss the roles of the USCG and local law enforcement

Contents

The topics covered during this training are:

• Boating terminology and equipment
• Types of boats and hulls
• Preparing to get underway
• Docking
• Regulations, boating safety, and safety equipment and lights
• Navigating and navigational aids
• Handling emergencies and emergency equipment

Exam

The delegate will be required to attain a minimum score of 70% on a written assessment.