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Boat Handling Practice Day

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Boat Handling Practice Day
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Boat Handling Practice Day

$275
Calendar Next session starts Jun 18, 2023 at 9 am

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SESSION:
June 18, 2023

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Looking to continue your on-the-water training or need a little practice early in the summer? Join us for this unique clinic. Instructors will run drills in the 17-foot center console Boston Whalers with a small group of students. This is a hands-on, on-the-water class with lots of drive time.

TOPICS COVERED:
Dockside & on-the-water skills:
Operations checklists, engine troubleshooting, leaving and returning to a dock or slip; holding position; pivot turn; backing; slow and high-speed boat handling; close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person-in-the-water recovery; anchoring; and anything else you want to work on!

CERTIFICATION GRANTED:
None

PRE-REQUISITE:
Basic boat handling skills. This is not a class for people beginning to learn powerboating skills.

SKILL LEVEL:
All levels with previous hands-on training

AGES:
12 years old and up

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
This course is perfect for those who have completed Safe Powerboat Handling and want to keep developing their skills; Level 1 instructors preparing for the summer; or anyone who is looking for hands-on drive time and practice under the guidance of an instructor.

SCHEDULE:
1-day, 8-hour course

COURSE MATERIALS:
Please review your US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook.

LOCATION:
Waterfront Programs take place at McMurray Hall on SUNY Maritime College's campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Mass transit and parking are available.

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