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Sessions:
May 21, 2023
June 17, 2023
September 16, 2023

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you already have a State Boating Certificate and want hands-on instruction, and lots of on-the-water time? Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 1-day course emphasizes hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Suitable for all skill levels, this is a hands-on driving course with minimal classroom time for those with prior theoretical and classroom knowledge.

TOPICS COVERED:
Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; navigation; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED:
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

PREREQUISITE:
None

SKILL LEVEL:
All levels

AGES:
12 years old and older

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
This is a hands-on driving course for anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely, improve on-the-water boat handling skills and/or obtain US Powerboating/US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. (Beginning boaters are encouraged to earn their state Safe Boating Certificate, which is offered as part of the two-day Safe Powerboat Handling course.)

SCHEDULE:
1-day, 8-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available.
*Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED:
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.

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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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.

**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

Sessions:
March 11 & 12, 2023
April 1 & 2, 2023
May 6 & 7, 2023
June 3 & 4, 2023
September 23 & 24, 2023

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you serious about learning how to operate a boat safely and building your on-the-water boat handling skills? Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel! Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 2-day course is the most comprehensive safe boating course available, combining theoretical classroom knowledge with hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Whether you are a beginner or experienced powerboat driver, this course is guaranteed to make you a better boater!

TOPICS COVERED:
Classroom topics: Boats, motors & terminology; registration & legal requirements; safety equipment & procedures; rules of the road; basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; fueling, launching & trailering; weather, and more!
Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED:
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a NY State and NASBLA approved course. This course is approved by NY State to meet the NY State Safe Boating Certificate requirements.

PREREQUISITE:
None

SKILL LEVELS:
All levels

AGES:
10 years old and up. Children under 12 shall be accompanied by a parent.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and/or practice and improve on-the-water boat handling skills. This is a hands-on driving course, plus classroom theory.

SCHEDULE:
2-day, 16-hr course

*Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!*

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED:
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS