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Americas Boating Course

Full 12 Hour Course
Full Includes Navigation, Charting & Digital Charting

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America's Boating Course 3 (No Prerequisite) 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.

Americas Boating Course, 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.

Americas Boating Course has 19 sections.   There are homework questions at the end of each section
to assist retention of the information presented.

Americas Boating Course covers topics such as:

• Chapter   1 - Getting Started
• Chapter   2 - Required Safety Equipment
• Chapter   3 - Going Boating
• Chapter   4 - Navigation Rules
• Chapter   5 - Navigation Aids
• Chapter   6 - Lights and Sound Signals
• Chapter   7 - Government Regulations
• Chapter   8 - State & Local Regulations
• Chapter   9 - Finding Your Way
• Chapter 10 - Anchoring
• Chapter 11 - Adverse Conditions and Emergencies
• Chapter 12 - Communications Afloat
• Chapter 13 - Water Sports Safety
• Chapter 14 - Trailering
• Chapter 15 - PWC Operation
• Chapter 16 - Knots and Lines and Tying Practice
• Chapter 17 - Introduction to Navigation
• Chapter 18 - Charts
• Chapter 19 - Intro to Digital Charts, and Charting using the Rose Point Coastal Explorer Program
• Review - Exam - 50 question NASBLA approved examination; plus 10 State of
  New Hampshire specific questions.

For information on the USPS public boating course closest to you, call 1-888-FOR-USPS.
In Canada, for the CPS course, call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.

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