Student requirements and instructions:
- Be over 16 years of age.
- Approval of a Boating Course offered by any of the following: USPS, USCG Aux., DRNA.
- Must be able to float and swim with clothes on.
- Must have submitted all forms duly completed and signed.
- Application
- Medical Form
- Waiver
- Student Evaluation
- Course Evaluation
- Receipt of Payment for the Course
For the ‘On-The-Water’ training each student should bring:
- Dry clothes – one change in the event of inclement weather and swimming ability demo.
- Foul weather gear
- Cap and sunglasses for eye protection
- Boat shoes – must be used at all times
- A whistle
- Large plastic water bottle for hydration
- Lunch and other snacks
- Sunblock and Lip Balm for skin protection
- PFD – USCG approved, inflatable allowed
- Towel and duffle bag
For the ‘On-The-Classroom’ session and test each student must bring:
- Required forms and documents
- Text book (Start Powerboating Right), paper and pen or pencils
- Snacks
- Six foot length of ¼ in. braided line
In addition to the equipment listed above, if you have any of the following they will be useful during the course. (they are not required)
- GPS
- Handheld VHS
- Hand Bearing Compass
- Parallel Ruler and dividers.
Previous home study of course material (text, animations and videos) should be done.
Videos and animations are available at http://www.uspowerboating.com. Please take time to review them.