Boating Education Course

United States Power Squadrons

Boating Education & Safety Course
2012 Season

Course Cost: No Charge
Books & Materials: $45.00
($10 for each additional family member)
White Marsh Store
410-335-1500

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Class Times and Dates:

Saturday's - Two 4-Hour classes
March 10th & 17th
May 12th & 19th
September 8th & 15th

Course Outline

Chapter 1
   Getting Started - nautical terms
   Required Safety Equipment - life jackets, fire ext.
   Going Boating - fueling, casting off, underway

Chapter 2
   Navigation Rules
   Navigation Aids
   Lights and Sound Signals
   Government Regulations

Chapter 3
   Finding Your Way - nautical charts, electronic navigation
   Anchoring
   Adverse conditions and Emergencies
   Communications Afloat

Chapter 4
   Water Sports Safety - water skiing, hunting/fishing,paddling
   Trailering
   PWC Operation
   Knots and Lines

A certificate and wallet card that bear the NASBLA seal are issued on the last day of the class to those who pass the course.  Maryland recognizes all NASBLA-approved courses, and neighboring states observe receprocity.  All you need on the water in Maryland is the wallet card to show that you have passed the course.

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