The
Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service
of the United States Power Squadrons organization. Since 1914
local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished
to attend - to date more than 3 million people. Learning to boat
safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance
your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport. There
are now two courses, The Squadron Boating Course and Boat
Smart, both designed to be useful to all boaters, from the
fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or
sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and
regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional
boating courtesies. The courses are meant to be of interest to
the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your
family to attend as a group.
The Squadron Boating Course contains sixteen sections. Boat
Smart contains three sections. There are homework questions at
the end of each section to assist retention of the information
presented.
The Squadron Boating
Course covers additional topics such as an introduction to
reading charts and plotting courses that are not in Boat Smart.
However, Chart Smart is available for those who would like to
learn a little about piloting.
There are also two courses available for home study. The on-line
America's Boating Course, a joint
effort between USPS and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary,
includes an interactive computer
CD-ROM that serves as a "virtual" instructor with audio and
video clips. Most states recognize
ABC as meeting their education requirements. If you prefer video
learning, you can obtain the
USPS Video Boating Course at your local
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The
Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service
of the United States Power Squadrons organization. Since 1914
local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished
to attend - to date more than 3 million people. Learning to boat
safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance
your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport. There
are now two courses, The Squadron Boating Course and Boat
Smart, both designed to be useful to all boaters, from the
fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or
sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and
regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional
boating courtesies. The courses are meant to be of interest to
the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your
family to attend as a group.