Boat
Smart - is a course for all boaters (the personal watercraft operator;
the hunter or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat; the skipper
of a family cruiser; the sailing enthusiast). All boaters must
follow the same nautical rules, regulations, and courtesies of the
sea. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boating.
As
boating is often a family activity, the course is of value to all members
of a boating family. USPS encourages families to attend as groups.
Qualified,
enthusiastic, and experienced USPS instructors provide instruction
as a civic service. There is never a charge for instruction;
the only costs are those for materials, plus overhead costs such as
classroom rental, shipping and handling, sales tax, etc.
While
the content of this student manual serves as the basis for this course,
it will also serve as a reference book in basic boating long after
the course work is completed.
The
course meets the educational standards of the National Association
of State Boating Law Administrators and features a proctored examination
as required by many states and insurance companies. The course
will provide instruction and examination for laws and regulations
of state and local authorities in the area where the course is taught.
