GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
This 16-hour hands-on, 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 and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a State Boating Education Certificate.
Out of an abundance of caution related to the Corona Virus Pandemic, Sea Star Base Galveston programs and events are currently postponed. Please email any questions or concerns to info@ssbgalveston.org
U.S. POWERBOAT
SAFE HANDLING
CLASSES
Our Safe Powerboat Handling Classes combines professional instruction with practical, hands-on experience and is perfect for...
New Boaters
First-Time Boat Owners
Sailing Instructors & Coaches
Race Committee Crews
Advanced Boaters
Seeking to Brush Up on Skills
Professional Mariners
RECOMMENDED FOR ANYONE
CLASSROOM
SESSIONS
Safe Powerboat Handling is a 16-hour hands on class, designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to operate small motorboats.
Eight hours will be spent in the classroom covering safety, weather, navigation, and regulations which satisfies the NASBLA requirements for boater’s education in some states.
The other eight hours will be devoted to on the water practice on docking, anchoring, close-quarters maneuvering, man overboard procedures, and general vessel operation.
TOPICS
CLASSROOM
Safety, Preparation & Weather
Maneuvering Concepts
Registration & Capacities
Equipment Requirements
Preparation & Fueling Procedures
Navigation Rules of the Road
Aids to Navigation
Environment Regulations
ON THE WATER
SESSIONS
Engine & Electrical Systems
Starting Procedures
Docking
Leaving & Returning to a Slip
Close-Quarters Maneuvers
Anchoring
Steering a Range
Proceeding to a Destination
Person in Water Rescue
US Powerboating 2 day class
CLASS REGISTRATION
Class will begin promptly at 8:00 am finishing around 5:00 pm each day.
SSBG requires 4(min) – 10(max) students for this class. Price: $315 per person
PREREQUISITE: There is no prerequisite; however, must be at least 13 years old.
Please bring a lunch. Dress comfortably for both indoor and outdoor activities.
For more information and scheduling, please contact Captain Mike Janota.
RESCUE & SUPPORT BOAT HANDLING
APRIL 29, 2019
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.
On-the-Water Sessions
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VHF radio communications
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Boat rescues, incl. capsizes
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Person in Water rescue
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Towing: astern & alongside
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Williamson turn
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Steering a range in/outbound
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Intercepting & maintaining position with moving vessel
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Use of bearings & GPS
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Search pattern
On-the-Water Sessions
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VHF radio communications
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Boat rescues, incl. capsizes
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Person in Water rescue
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Towing: astern & alongside
-
Williamson turn
-
Steering a range in/outbound
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Intercepting & maintaining position with moving vessel
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Use of bearings & GPS
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Search pattern
Classroom Sessions
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Weather & water briefings
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VHF radio procedures
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Safety & rescue equipment & procedures
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Towing concepts
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Search patterns concepts
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Plotting a position
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Calculating tides & currents
Certificate(s) Earned
US Sailing/US Powerboating Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Certificate
Suggested Age
16 to Adult
Prerequisites
US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate