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This 16-hour, 2 day class combining classroom and on the water practical experience for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills and confidence. 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. This course also includes the RI or Ma state specific test. Minimum 4 students to conduct class. No more than 4 per boat for maximum individual practice. If you don't see dates that work for you, please contact us. We are happy to try to organize a class on other dates. We look forward to helping you get out on the water!

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2 person minimum to run a course

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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 Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person-in-Water rescue Engine & electrical 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 Additional Details: Ages: 12-Adult Certification Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate Cost: $500 (includes all books and materials needed)

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2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

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HMBYC annual powerboat training event. Gift Certificates are available. $50 early registration discount if you register before June 18th. This Safe Powerboat Handling course is NASBLA/CA Boater Card approved. Although, certification is not required. Within 6-8 hours of classroom instruction and 6-8 hours of on the water practical instruction we will take you through the basics of how to safely operate a boat, including close-quarters maneuvering basics; docking, pivot turns, using reverse propulsion, and high-speed maneuvering. This course is great for students taking the US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course because we will teach the skills you will be tested on. HMBYC is graciously donating the use of their 2 Boston Whaler safety boats. There is no charter fee but please BYO 14'-22' boat if possible. Donations to HMBYC’s 501c3 foundation are strongly recommended for boat usage. Ask us for more information about donating to their foundation.

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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling 2-Day Course: Develop safe powerboating skills over two days of hands on, engaging coursework. This course takes the best of the 1-Day Accelerated program and the 2-Day SBPBH by combining maximum hands on experience with an appropriate balance of land-based instruction. ALL students (regardless of age) must bring their state boating certificate with them to the start of the course. Students looking to receive US Powerboating Certification must pass the written US Powerboating SPBH test at the end of the 2nd day.

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2 person minimum to run a course

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MINIMUM OF THREE STUDENTS Safe Powerboat Handling Drivers Education for BoatersTM US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat or improve their on-the-water boat handling skills. No experience necessary. The topics are covered using a variety of techniques in the classroom and dockside, emphasizing on-the-water practical application of all skills. Topics covered include: On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in water rescue

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

This 16-hour, 2 day class combining classroom and on the water practical experience for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills and confidence. 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. This course also includes the RI or Ma state specific test. Minimum 4 students to conduct class. No more than 4 per boat for maximum individual practice. If you don't see dates that work for you, please contact us. We are happy to try to organize a class on other dates. We look forward to helping you get out on the water!

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

In-Command Seamanship Training offers private powerboat handling instruction on your vessel or ours! All our Captains are US Powerboating Instructor certified to ensure quality hands-on training by experienced professionals. We will customize the training based on your boating experience and goals. Contact us to schedule your lessons when it fits your schedule.

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

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 Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person-in-Water rescue Engine & electrical 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 Additional Details: Ages: 12-Adult Certification Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate Cost: $500 (includes all books and materials needed)

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

This 16-hour, 2 day class combining classroom and on the water practical experience for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills and confidence. 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. This course also includes the RI or Ma state specific test. Minimum 4 students to conduct class. No more than 4 per boat for maximum individual practice. If you don't see dates that work for you, please contact us. We are happy to try to organize a class on other dates. We look forward to helping you get out on the water!

Registration

Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling 2-Day Course: Develop safe powerboating skills over two days of hands on, engaging coursework. This course takes the best of the 1-Day Accelerated program and the 2-Day SBPBH by combining maximum hands on experience with an appropriate balance of land-based instruction. ALL students (regardless of age) must bring their state boating certificate with them to the start of the course. Students looking to receive US Powerboating Certification must pass the written US Powerboating SPBH test at the end of the 2nd day.

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

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 Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person-in-Water rescue Engine & electrical 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 Additional Details: Ages: 12-Adult Certification Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate Cost: $500 (includes all books and materials needed)

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

MINIMUM OF THREE STUDENTS Safe Powerboat Handling Drivers Education for BoatersTM US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat or improve their on-the-water boat handling skills. No experience necessary. The topics are covered using a variety of techniques in the classroom and dockside, emphasizing on-the-water practical application of all skills. Topics covered include: On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in water rescue

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

This 16-hour, 2 day class combining classroom and on the water practical experience for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills and confidence. 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. This course also includes the RI or Ma state specific test. Minimum 4 students to conduct class. No more than 4 per boat for maximum individual practice. If you don't see dates that work for you, please contact us. We are happy to try to organize a class on other dates. We look forward to helping you get out on the water!

Registration

Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling 2-Day Course: Develop safe powerboating skills over two days of hands on, engaging coursework. This course takes the best of the 1-Day Accelerated program and the 2-Day SBPBH by combining maximum hands on experience with an appropriate balance of land-based instruction. ALL students (regardless of age) must bring their state boating certificate with them to the start of the course. Students looking to receive US Powerboating Certification must pass the written US Powerboating SPBH test at the end of the 2nd day.

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2 person minimum to run a course

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With so many great cruising locations on the Great Lakes, and beyond this Coastal Cruising course teaches how to safely venture beyond Illinois waters. The class focuses on the technical and risk management skills necessary to explore unfamiliar waters. You'll learn how to plan, prepare, and execute a multi-day cruising expedition. If you are looking to charter a boat in a foreign country for your next vacation, then this is the class for you. This course takes place on our CYA cruising yacht. Day One: Planning the trip Vessel inspection Fueling procedures Safety checklists Passage planning Basic chart plotting Marine forecast interpretation Day Two: Execute trip plan Cruising to Racine, WI or New Buffalo MI (students choice) Open water driving Coastal piloting Chart plotting Dead reckoning GPS Storm strategies Crew overboard recovery Once at the determined destination, students will practice anchoring and docking along with the protocol necessary to stay overnight at an unfamiliar marina. The class will then cruise back to Chicago with the ability to practice night navigation, electronics, and docking. Details: Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising Ages 16-Adult Certification(s) Earned: US Powerboating Inshore Powerboat Cruising certificate and US Powerboating Night Operations certificate Cost: $1000 which includes all books and materials needed

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

In-Command Seamanship Training offers private powerboat handling instruction on your vessel or ours! All our Captains are US Powerboating Instructor certified to ensure quality hands-on training by experienced professionals. We will customize the training based on your boating experience and goals. Contact us to schedule your lessons when it fits your schedule.

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

This 16-hour, 2 day class combining classroom and on the water practical experience for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills and confidence. 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. This course also includes the RI or Ma state specific test. Minimum 4 students to conduct class. No more than 4 per boat for maximum individual practice. If you don't see dates that work for you, please contact us. We are happy to try to organize a class on other dates. We look forward to helping you get out on the water!

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

Registration

MINIMUM OF THREE STUDENTS Safe Powerboat Handling Drivers Education for BoatersTM US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat or improve their on-the-water boat handling skills. No experience necessary. The topics are covered using a variety of techniques in the classroom and dockside, emphasizing on-the-water practical application of all skills. Topics covered include: On-the-Water Sessions: Engine & electrical systems Starting procedures Docking Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person in water rescue

Registration

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 Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person-in-Water rescue Engine & electrical 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 Additional Details: Ages: 12-Adult Certification Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate Cost: $500 (includes all books and materials needed)

Registration

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

Registration

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 Leaving & returning to a slip Close-quarters maneuvers Anchoring Steering a range Proceeding to a destination Person-in-Water rescue Engine & electrical 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 Additional Details: Ages: 12-Adult Certification Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate Cost: $500 (includes all books and materials needed)

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

Registration

With so many great cruising locations on the Great Lakes, and beyond this Coastal Cruising course teaches how to safely venture beyond Illinois waters. The class focuses on the technical and risk management skills necessary to explore unfamiliar waters. You'll learn how to plan, prepare, and execute a multi-day cruising expedition. If you are looking to charter a boat in a foreign country for your next vacation, then this is the class for you. This course takes place on our CYA cruising yacht. Day One: Planning the trip Vessel inspection Fueling procedures Safety checklists Passage planning Basic chart plotting Marine forecast interpretation Day Two: Execute trip plan Cruising to Racine, WI or New Buffalo MI (students choice) Open water driving Coastal piloting Chart plotting Dead reckoning GPS Storm strategies Crew overboard recovery Once at the determined destination, students will practice anchoring and docking along with the protocol necessary to stay overnight at an unfamiliar marina. The class will then cruise back to Chicago with the ability to practice night navigation, electronics, and docking. Details: Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising Ages 16-Adult Certification(s) Earned: US Powerboating Inshore Powerboat Cruising certificate and US Powerboating Night Operations certificate Cost: $1000 which includes all books and materials needed

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

In-Command Seamanship Training offers private powerboat handling instruction on your vessel or ours! All our Captains are US Powerboating Instructor certified to ensure quality hands-on training by experienced professionals. We will customize the training based on your boating experience and goals. Contact us to schedule your lessons when it fits your schedule.

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

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2 person minimum to run a course

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2 person minimum to run a course

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2 person minimum to run a course

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2 person minimum to run a course

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2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course

Registration

2 person minimum to run a course