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US Powerboating Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH 1 - Thu 6/11 9:00AM - 6:30PM)
with Franz
US POWERBOATING SAFE POWERBOAT HANDLING COURSE (ASPH)
Driver Education for Boaters!
Purpose/Overview:
This full day, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boater safety course but needs practical, hands-on experience learning to safely operate a small powerboat and improve their boathandling skills.
On-the-Water Sessions:
- Engine & electrical systems
- Starting procedures
- DockingLeaving & returning to a slip
- Close-quarters maneuvers
- Anchoring
- Steering a range
- Proceeding to a destination
- Person in Water rescue
Classroom Sessions:
- Safety, prep & weather briefings
- Maneuvering concepts
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recommended Age: 10–adult (may be affected by state minimum age)
- Safe Boater Certificate: All participants are expected to show a valid state safe boater certificate on the day of the course. This certificate is required of all powerboat operators in New York State. A free online course sponsored by the Boat US Foundation can be found at the URL:
Requirements for Certification:
- Participation: Must actively participate in all course activities.
- Practical Skills: Must demonstrate required practical boat handling skills at the level of the course standards.
- Written Challenge Exam: Must pass the written challenge exam with an 80% or higher score. Students will be expected to challenge and pass a written exam covering topics including coast guard required equipment, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environmental regulations, safety, and emergencies.
Certification Earned and Validity Period:
Successful candidates will earn the US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certification, which does not expire.
US Powerboating Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH 2 - Wed 6/17 9:00AM - 6:30PM)
with Franz
US POWERBOATING SAFE POWERBOAT HANDLING COURSE (ASPH)
Driver Education for Boaters!
Purpose/Overview:
This full day, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boater safety course but needs practical, hands-on experience learning to safely operate a small powerboat and improve their boathandling skills.
On-the-Water Sessions:
- Engine & electrical systems
- Starting procedures
- DockingLeaving & returning to a slip
- Close-quarters maneuvers
- Anchoring
- Steering a range
- Proceeding to a destination
- Person in Water rescue
Classroom Sessions:
- Safety, prep & weather briefings
- Maneuvering concepts
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recommended Age: 10–adult (may be affected by state minimum age)
- Safe Boater Certificate: All participants are expected to show a valid state safe boater certificate on the day of the course. This certificate is required of all powerboat operators in New York State. A free online course sponsored by the Boat US Foundation can be found at the URL:
Requirements for Certification:
- Participation: Must actively participate in all course activities.
- Practical Skills: Must demonstrate required practical boat handling skills at the level of the course standards.
- Written Challenge Exam: Must pass the written challenge exam with an 80% or higher score. Students will be expected to challenge and pass a written exam covering topics including coast guard required equipment, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environmental regulations, safety, and emergencies.
Certification Earned and Validity Period:
Successful candidates will earn the US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certification, which does not expire.
US Powerboating Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH 3 - Sun 6/21 9:00AM - 6:30PM)
with Franz
US POWERBOATING SAFE POWERBOAT HANDLING COURSE (ASPH)
Driver Education for Boaters!
Purpose/Overview:
This full day, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boater safety course but needs practical, hands-on experience learning to safely operate a small powerboat and improve their boathandling skills.
On-the-Water Sessions:
- Engine & electrical systems
- Starting procedures
- DockingLeaving & returning to a slip
- Close-quarters maneuvers
- Anchoring
- Steering a range
- Proceeding to a destination
- Person in Water rescue
Classroom Sessions:
- Safety, prep & weather briefings
- Maneuvering concepts
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recommended Age: 10–adult (may be affected by state minimum age)
- Safe Boater Certificate: All participants are expected to show a valid state safe boater certificate on the day of the course. This certificate is required of all powerboat operators in New York State. A free online course sponsored by the Boat US Foundation can be found at the URL:
Requirements for Certification:
- Participation: Must actively participate in all course activities.
- Practical Skills: Must demonstrate required practical boat handling skills at the level of the course standards.
- Written Challenge Exam: Must pass the written challenge exam with an 80% or higher score. Students will be expected to challenge and pass a written exam covering topics including coast guard required equipment, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environmental regulations, safety, and emergencies.
Certification Earned and Validity Period:
Successful candidates will earn the US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certification, which does not expire.