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(SOLD OUT) Powerboat Chartering Fundamentals In The BVIs
2/15/2025
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2/22/2025
 
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)
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Powerboat Chartering Fundamentals In the BVIs
2/23/2025
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3/02/2025
 
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)
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Private Powerboat Lessons
3/05/2025
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11/15/2025
 
Receive personalized instruction, tips, and strategies that best match your boat and your boat's dock from a US Powerboating Instructor Trainer. Whether you are a first-time boat owner or looking to elevate your current boat handling and navigation skills, a private lesson can help you build your confidence behind the helm. Common topics include but are not limited to:
Docking, alongside, and in a slip
Close quarters maneuvering
Anchoring
Yacht systems
Crew Management
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
3/06/2025
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3/06/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Safe Powerboat Handling
3/15/2025
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3/16/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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One day Boater License DEM course
3/16/2025
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3/16/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Safe Powerboat Handling
4/05/2025
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4/06/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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One Day Boater License DEM class
4/05/2025
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4/05/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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USCG Limited Master/Launch Tender
4/12/2025
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4/13/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Launch Operator License
4/12/2025
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4/13/2025
 
This 16-hour, 2 day course includes the required theory and examination requirements for approved training applying towards a U.S. license application as a Launch Tender (Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels Engaged in Launch Tender Service Upon Inland Waters).
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Women In Command
4/19/2025
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4/19/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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Launch Operator - On the Water Lab
4/19/2025
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4/19/2025
 
Launch Operator On-Water, Hands on Training on our boats for Launch Operators interested in improving their boat handling skills.
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Safe PowerBoat Handling
4/26/2025
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4/27/2025
 
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
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
4/26/2025
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4/26/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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One Day Boater License DEM class
4/27/2025
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4/27/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
4/27/2025
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4/27/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Powerboat Cruising Course
4/28/2025
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5/02/2025
 
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.
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Safe Powerboat Handling- 16 Hours- Kent Narrows- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate
5/01/2025
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5/02/2025
 
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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Private Powerboat or Sailboat Lessons
5/01/2025
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10/18/2025
 
Private one-on-one lessons on one of our boats or YOUR Boat,to help you advance your skills and become a more confident boater.
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USCG Limited Master/Launch Tender
5/03/2025
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5/04/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Dock Pro
5/03/2025
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5/03/2025
 
Join In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST) for a focused boat docking course designed to enhance your skills and confidence in docking any vessel. Whether you’re a novice boater or looking to refine your techniques, Dock-Pro is tailored to meet your needs.
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Launch Operator - On the Water Lab
5/03/2025
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5/03/2025
 
Launch Operator On-Water, Hands on Training on our boats for Launch Operators interested in improving their boat handling skills.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising
5/10/2025
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5/11/2025
 
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
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Safe Powerboat Handling
5/10/2025
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5/11/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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One Day Boater License DEM class
5/10/2025
  -  
5/10/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
5/10/2025
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5/10/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Women In Command
5/11/2025
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5/11/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
5/12/2025
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5/15/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling
5/17/2025
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5/18/2025
 
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
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
5/18/2025
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5/18/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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One Day Boater License DEM class
5/18/2025
  -  
5/18/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
5/19/2025
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5/22/2025
 
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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Safety & Rescue Boat Handling - US Powerboating - 8 Hour - Kent Narrows Location Only
5/19/2025
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5/19/2025
 
*Kent Narrows Location* This 8-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be using powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions. It is designed for regatta personnel, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, park rangers, and on-the-water sailing instructors and coaches.
Prerequisite: US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
Age Limit: 16+
*US Sailing Membership is not required to participate in a Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Course.
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling- 8 Hours-Kent Narrows
5/22/2025
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5/22/2025
 
Course Description: 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.
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Launch Operator - On the Water Lab
5/24/2025
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5/24/2025
 
Launch Operator On-Water, Hands on Training on our boats for Launch Operators interested in improving their boat handling skills.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
5/24/2025
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5/24/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
5/25/2025
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5/25/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
5/26/2025
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5/29/2025
 
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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Women In Command
5/31/2025
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5/31/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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Dock Pro
5/31/2025
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5/31/2025
 
Join In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST) for a focused boat docking course designed to enhance your skills and confidence in docking any vessel. Whether you’re a novice boater or looking to refine your techniques, Dock-Pro is tailored to meet your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
6/02/2025
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6/05/2025
 
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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Basic Powerboat Cruising
6/07/2025
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6/08/2025
 
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
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USCG Limited Master/Launch Tender
6/07/2025
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6/08/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Safe Powerboat Handling
6/07/2025
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6/08/2025
 
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
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
6/07/2025
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6/07/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
6/09/2025
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6/12/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling- 16 Hours- Kent Narrows- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate
6/09/2025
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6/10/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling
6/14/2025
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6/15/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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One Day Boater License DEM class
6/14/2025
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6/14/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Dock Pro
6/14/2025
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6/14/2025
 
Join In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST) for a focused boat docking course designed to enhance your skills and confidence in docking any vessel. Whether you’re a novice boater or looking to refine your techniques, Dock-Pro is tailored to meet your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
6/16/2025
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6/19/2025
 
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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Jr. Boaters (Kids 12-17) Safe Powerboat Handling- 16 Hours- Kent Narrows- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate
6/20/2025
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6/21/2025
 
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.
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
6/21/2025
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6/21/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Safe Powerboat Handling
6/21/2025
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6/22/2025
 
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.
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Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Suggested Age: 13+
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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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Women In Command
6/21/2025
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6/21/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
6/21/2025
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6/21/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
6/22/2025
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6/22/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
6/23/2025
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6/26/2025
 
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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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling- 8 Hours- Annapolis Area
6/25/2025
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6/25/2025
 
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.
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Safe Powerboat Handling
6/28/2025
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6/29/2025
 
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
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Dock Pro
6/28/2025
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6/28/2025
 
Join In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST) for a focused boat docking course designed to enhance your skills and confidence in docking any vessel. Whether you’re a novice boater or looking to refine your techniques, Dock-Pro is tailored to meet your needs.
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One Day Boater License DEM class
6/29/2025
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6/29/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
6/30/2025
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7/03/2025
 
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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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
7/05/2025
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7/05/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
7/07/2025
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7/10/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling
7/12/2025
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7/13/2025
 
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.
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Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Suggested Age: 13+
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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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Safe Powerboat Handling
7/12/2025
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7/13/2025
 
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
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One Day Boater License DEM class
7/13/2025
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7/13/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
7/14/2025
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7/17/2025
 
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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Basic Powerboat Cruising
7/19/2025
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7/20/2025
 
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
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Women In Command
7/19/2025
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7/19/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
7/19/2025
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7/19/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
7/20/2025
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7/20/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
7/21/2025
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7/24/2025
 
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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One Day Boater License DEM class
7/26/2025
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7/26/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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Women In Command
7/27/2025
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7/27/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
7/28/2025
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7/31/2025
 
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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Jr. Boaters (Kids 12-17) Safe Powerboat Handling- 16 Hours- Kent Narrows- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate
7/29/2025
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7/30/2025
 
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.
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Women In Command
8/02/2025
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8/02/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
8/02/2025
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8/02/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
8/04/2025
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8/07/2025
 
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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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling- 8 Hours- Annapolis Area
8/06/2025
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8/06/2025
 
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.
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Safe Powerboat Handling
8/09/2025
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8/10/2025
 
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.
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Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Suggested Age: 13+
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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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Safe Powerboat Handling
8/09/2025
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8/10/2025
 
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
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
8/11/2025
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8/14/2025
 
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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One Day Boater License DEM class
8/16/2025
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8/16/2025
 
This one (1) day, Department of Environmental Police -DEM,boating class, classroom only (8 hours), will prepare you to take the Rhode Island OR Massachusetts Boating Exam, which we will administer at the end of the class. Upon passing, we will submit your application to the state to receive your Boating License.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
8/16/2025
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8/16/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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NSBC On-the -Water Training Modules
8/17/2025
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8/17/2025
 
National Safe Boating Council,NSBC, offer certified On-Water Training.The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
8/18/2025
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8/21/2025
 
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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Women In Command
8/23/2025
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8/23/2025
 
Our one-day program combines 4 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of on-the-water skill development. This unique format gives each student not only the knowledge needed for anyone stepping onto a boat, but also on-the-water practical lessons that will improve skill level and build confidence. For women, taught by women.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
8/25/2025
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8/28/2025
 
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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Powerboat Cruising Course
8/25/2025
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8/29/2025
 
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.
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
9/01/2025
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9/04/2025
 
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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Basic Powerboat Cruising
9/06/2025
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9/07/2025
 
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
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
9/06/2025
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9/06/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
9/08/2025
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9/11/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling
9/13/2025
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9/14/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
9/15/2025
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9/18/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling- 16 Hours- Kent Narrows- NASBLA Approved Course for State Boating Education Certificate
9/18/2025
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9/19/2025
 
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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Safe Powerboat Handling
9/20/2025
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9/21/2025
 
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.
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Prerequisites: None, no experience necessary!
Suggested Age: 13+
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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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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
9/22/2025
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9/25/2025
 
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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Inshore Powerboat Cruising & Night Operations Endorsement
9/28/2025
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9/29/2025
 
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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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
9/29/2025
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10/02/2025
 
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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USCG Limited Master/Launch Tender
10/04/2025
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10/05/2025
 
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465 USA
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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
10/06/2025
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10/09/2025
 
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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Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, [Optional] Night Operations, [Optional] After Class Experience
10/13/2025
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10/16/2025
 
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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Powerboat Chartering Fundamentals In the BVIs
2/21/2026
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2/28/2026
 
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)
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