Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is being hosted by "Lets Go Boating" located in Oregon City. We use our 17' McKee Craft and all on the water training is on the Willamette River. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the Oregon State Marine Board have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This 16-hour on-the-water course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to operate a small motorboat and improve their boat-handling skills safely. No previous experience is required! The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course. ?? Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary! Suggested Age: 13+ ?? Certification Earned: US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in Water rescue Classroom Sessions: Safety, preparation & weather Maneuvering concepts Registration & capacities Equipment requirements Preparation & fueling procedures Navigation rules of the road Aids to navigation Environment regulations

Registration

This 16-hour, 2-day combined classroom and practical on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 1pm-4pm

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

Beginner to intermediate, 33 ft. boats and larger equipped with through-hull prop shafts and rudders This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat handling skills on actual boats. The US Coast Guard has approved this course and recognizes it as a standard in boat handling. Classroom sessions and on-the-water sessions totaling six to eight hours each, covering required education topics in which students learn: On-the-Water Sessions: Starting procedures Docking alongside Close-quarters maneuvers Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in Water rescue Engine & yacht systems Classroom Sessions: Safety, prep & weather Maneuvering concepts Registration & capacities Equipment requirements Prep & fueling procedures Navigation and rules of the road Aids to navigation Environmental regulations

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

Course Description: This 2 day, 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for students aged 12-17 who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat handling skills. Work with Capt. Sarah Lawrence, Mom of 2 and lifelong boating instructor and captain. No previous experience is required. The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. *Please note that when you register, pick one day on the list and know that the course runs 2 consecutive days. Age Limit: 12+ These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics. The following 8 hours will be spent aboard the training boat covering hands-on skills focused on close-quarters and open water boat handling. Students will receive a Start Powerboating Right! book and upon course completion, get their US Sailing/US Powerboating Log Book with a certified course completion sticker. *US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in a Safe Powerboat Handling course.

Registration

TThis course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

This course is being hosted by "Lets Go Boating" located in Oregon City. We use our 17' McKee Craft and all on the water training is on the Willamette River. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the Oregon State Marine Board have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

TThis course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Course Description: *Annapolis Location* This 8 hour on-the-water course is for anyone who needs hands-on experience to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat-handling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam cover equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environmental regulations, safety and emergencies. Material covered at home will be reviewed and practiced during the 8 hour training day. Students will receive a Start Powerboating Right! book and upon course completion, get their US Sailing/US Powerboating Log Book with a certified course completion sticker. Age Limit: 12+ This course focuses on hands-on application of all skills, consequently, it is NOT approved by the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) as meeting requirements for a state boating safety education certificate. *US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in an Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling course.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This 16-hour on-the-water course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to operate a small motorboat and improve their boat-handling skills safely. No previous experience is required! The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course. ?? Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary! Suggested Age: 13+ ?? Certification Earned: US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in Water rescue Classroom Sessions: Safety, preparation & weather Maneuvering concepts Registration & capacities Equipment requirements Preparation & fueling procedures Navigation rules of the road Aids to navigation Environment regulations

Registration

This 16-hour, 2-day combined classroom and practical on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course

Registration

TThis course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 1pm-4pm

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This 5-day Cruising Course (M-F days, No Overnights) includes – Basic Powerboating Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising and Night Operations Endorsement, and combines classroom and on-the-water skill testing which will be conducted on a Sabre 36 Express, which meets and exceeds the minimum length of boat required for certification.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

Beginner to intermediate, 33 ft. boats and larger equipped with through-hull prop shafts and rudders This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat handling skills on actual boats. The US Coast Guard has approved this course and recognizes it as a standard in boat handling. Classroom sessions and on-the-water sessions totaling six to eight hours each, covering required education topics in which students learn: On-the-Water Sessions: Starting procedures Docking alongside Close-quarters maneuvers Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in Water rescue Engine & yacht systems Classroom Sessions: Safety, prep & weather Maneuvering concepts Registration & capacities Equipment requirements Prep & fueling procedures Navigation and rules of the road Aids to navigation Environmental regulations

Registration

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

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Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

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Course Description: This 2 day, 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required. The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. *Please note that when you register, pick one day on the list and know that the course runs 2 consecutive days. Age Limit: 12+ These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics. The following 8 hours will be spent aboard the training boat covering hands-on skills focused on close-quarters and open water boat handling. Students will receive a Start Powerboating Right! book and upon course completion, get their US Sailing/US Powerboating Log Book with a certified course completion sticker. *US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in a Safe Powerboat Handling course.

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We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

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This 16-hour on-the-water course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to operate a small motorboat and improve their boat-handling skills safely. No previous experience is required! The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course. ?? Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary! Suggested Age: 13+ ?? Certification Earned: US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in Water rescue Classroom Sessions: Safety, preparation & weather Maneuvering concepts Registration & capacities Equipment requirements Preparation & fueling procedures Navigation rules of the road Aids to navigation Environment regulations

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

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This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

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Explore the exciting world of powerboat cruising with this US Powerboating course in Chicago. This hands-on program offers comprehensive training and certification, equipping you with the essential skills needed for long-distance cruising or chartering boats, including those in picturesque locations like the British Virgin Islands and Croatia. Navigate Chicago's iconic waterways under expert guidance, mastering the art of inshore powerboat cruising. Join Center Helm for an immersive learning experience and embark on your journey to becoming a certified bareboat operator. On-the-Water Sessions Advanced docking Advanced anchoring Picking up & dropping a mooring ball Radar observation Nighttime open water & harbor navigation Emergency procedures Engine & yacht systems Classroom Sessions Tides & currents Clearing customs at a foreign port International navigation Menu planning & provisioning Environmental regulations Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising Ages 18+ Certification(s) Earned: US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Cruising, US Powerboating Night Navigation Endorsement, and an International Proficiency Certificate.

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We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

Registration

Registration

Explore the exciting world of powerboat cruising with this US Powerboating course in Chicago. This hands-on program offers comprehensive training and certification, equipping you with the essential skills needed for long-distance cruising or chartering boats, including those in picturesque locations like the British Virgin Islands and Croatia. Navigate Chicago's iconic waterways under expert guidance, mastering the art of inshore powerboat cruising. Join Center Helm for an immersive learning experience and embark on your journey to becoming a certified bareboat operator. On-the-Water Sessions Advanced docking Advanced anchoring Picking up & dropping a mooring ball Radar observation Nighttime open water & harbor navigation Emergency procedures Engine & yacht systems Classroom Sessions Tides & currents Clearing customs at a foreign port International navigation Menu planning & provisioning Environmental regulations Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising Ages 18+ Certification(s) Earned: US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Cruising, US Powerboating Night Navigation Endorsement, and an International Proficiency Certificate.

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in boating. 3 hours on the water:Centering the wheel,Shifting gears and throttle control,Preparing the boat for departure,Steering straight at idle speed,Station Holding Class runs from 9--12 PM

Registration

Start Powerboating Right on our fleet vessel, a 32ft single-engine Trawler. We’re pleased to offer this 4-day course with optional Night Operations. This live-aboard experience is designed for those who are exploring ownership of a cruising boat, preparing to complete America’s Great Loop, or those who wish to build their cruising portfolio for charter. Our small class size accommodates 2 people max per class. Our course provides a blend of classroom and on-the-water instruction focusing on skill mastery of the US Powerboating curriculum. Upon successful completion of the BPC and IPC, you’ll have the opportunity to take your cruising competence to the next level by extending your course into a 2-day bareboat charter for two in the picturesque cruising grounds within reach of our well-appointed marina and experience the cruising lifestyle for yourself. Visit our website for more information on this course and our complete schedule of available US Powerboating courses from May through October, annually. Give us a call to explore the ways in which you can customize our course to fit your cruising goals!

Registration

This course is made to help you advance your skills and confidence in the docking aspect of boating. 3 hours on the water -180 degree turn-arounds, Docking on port & starboard, Departing from dock, Using S.C.A.N. procedures. Course time 9--12 PM

Registration

We use Grady White 18 for our single engine course and a Safeboat 26 for our Twin engine course. There is a 2 person minimum to run a class. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. No previous experience is required! The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.

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For those looking to bareboat or cruise the world Embark on the Center Helm experience in the British Virgin Islands, where successful completion of this week-long, hands-on course will not only make you the captain of your next island-hopping vacation but will also earn you all the certifications needed to bareboat in the US, Caribbean, Europe, and beyond. Throughout the on-water program, you will acquire essential skills to charter and efficiently operate a motor yacht globally. Acting as both captain and crew, you'll navigate a live-aboard power catamaran through the beautiful BVI waters, building both confidence and credentials to cruise in new and unfamiliar locations. No prior experience is required—just a passion for learning and a desire to explore the waters. On-the-Water Sessions: Advanced docking Leaving & returning to a slip Picking up & dropping a mooring ball Anchoring Dense harbor maneuvers Open water boat control Intermediate anchoring Securing a large vessel Advanced navigation Tender operation Classroom Sessions: Liveaboard marine systems Inboard engine checks Twin-screw maneuvering concepts Emergency procedures Deck Safety COLREGS Tides & Currents Clearing Customs & Immigration Provisioning Prerequisites: none Ages: 21+ Certification(s) Earned: Basic Powerboat Cruising Inshore Powerboat Cruising International Proficiency Certificate© (required for chartering in the European Union)