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Taught aboard our Offshore 52 “Soluna” this course is for boaters with intermediate skills seeking an overnight cruising and live aboard experience, and an Inshore Powerboat Cruising Certification. The course will focus on the skills, knowledge and equipment needed to safely operate a cruising powerboat on a multiday, near coastal passage by day and night in unfamiliar waters. Course topics include boat preparation, boat handling, close quarter maneuvers, navigation, provisioning, cruise planning and float plans, docking, anchoring, windlass use, picking up a mooring and crew overboard. Your class begins on Friday afternoon with an introduction to vessel systems and equipment aboard prior to a short evening shake-down cruise. The next two days starts at 08:00 on Saturday and ends at 15:00 on Sunday. Prerequisite: US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Cruising Certification and three or more days underway on a 30’ or larger powerboat.

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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 small motorboat and improve their boathandling 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. CALIFORNIA BOATERS CARD included

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This 3 hour, Classroom only course, and is for anyone who wants to learn CA Laws and get their CA Boater Card.

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Gift Certificates Available! Now scheduling dates for 2020. Nautical Solutions offers private boat handling instruction on your vessel, year-round! SAIL OR POWER! All of our training Captains are US Sailing/US Powerboating Instructor certified so you know you are getting quality hands-on training by trained teachers. Contract us today for more information. Schedule a week-day lesson for before August 20th for $20 off your 1st training!

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Nautical Solutions is hiring sub-contractors! We're looking for US Powerboating Instructors to teach courses near you to connect instructors with students NATIONWIDE! We want to make on-the-water education accessible to everyone around the country, regardless of location! There are so many USP certified instructors but not many are actively teaching. Captain's License & valid USP Instructor certification required. Don't have your captain's license? We can help you get it! Pay: Daily & hourly Captain's wages + finders fees commensurate with experience & student reviews. Our sub-contractors start at top of pay scale. Call or email us today!

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Holiday Gift Certificates Available! This course is fully on-the-water. You will get hands-on experience on how to safely operate a powerboat, alongside other students. Whether you are just beginning, or a long-time boater looking to gain state certification and new skills, this is the course for you! Taking a US Sailing Instructor course? Learn from a level 1 Instructor Trainer. This is a great prep course for your powerboating practical! This course is $300. However, $50 early registration discount if you register more than 1 month before the course. Ther is also a $50 late registration fee 2 weeks before. Registration and payment must be completed at least 1 week prior to the course. BYOB (Bring your own boat) or CHARTER from TISC ***Private lessons and courses are also available***

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Holiday Gift Certificates Available! This course is focused on safety & rescue applications for first responders, sailing coaches, race committee, mark set, safety boat, referee, water safety patrol. water-sports instructors, etc. However, anyone is welcome to join! Good close-quarter maneuvering skills and prior preparation by reading the materials are necessary to gain certification. However, a non-certification option is available! Click the link for pricing. $50 Early registration discount applies until Dec 19th. The Treasure Island Sailing Center is hosting this Safety & Rescue Boat Handling course. Prerequisite: Safe Powerboat Handling certification (offered Oct 2019). It is BYOBoat or chart from TISC (~$100pp).

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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.

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This 8 hour course is a prerequisite for the Instructor Course scheduled for April 18-20. It is being offered only for those registered for the Instructor course. Contact Captain Carol carol@incommandri.com to register.

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3 day course to become a certified USPB instructor. Prerequisite is the one day Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling Course held Friday April 10, same location. See separate event listing

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Proposed 2020 dates for HMBYC annual powerboat training event. Gift Certificates are available. $50 early registration discount if you register before April 1st. This Safe Powerboat Handling course will take you through how to safely operate a boat and successful students will obtain their CA Boater Card! Although, certification is not required. We will go through close-quarters maneuvering basics; docking, pivot turns, operating in reverse, and more. We will also work on high-speed maneuvering. This course is great for students taking the US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course. The instructor will take you through all of the maneuvers that you will be tested on and some of the material that is on the powerboating assessment. HMBYC is graciously donating the use of their 2 Boston Whaler safety boats. There is no charter fee but please BYO 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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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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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.

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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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$300pp - early registration discounted to $250 until 4/18/20. This course is BYOBoat but some space on other students' vessels is available. This 16-hour on-the-water training course is for boaters of all experience levels! Experienced and beginner boaters alike will learn from and enjoy this course. Earn your NJ Boating Safety Certification, US Powerboating Certification and a discount on your vessel insurance. Please contact us for more information. If you would like to host another course in NJ please let email us.

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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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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.

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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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This 1 day, 8 hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boating course but needs experience to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat-handling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam covering equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environment regulations, safety and emergencies. 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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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

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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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.