$ 75.00 – $ 110.00
NOTE: Please register 2 weeks before the start of the class if you wish a paper textbook.
Build boating confidence and competence for safe and fun on-the-water adventures. Boat Handling provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in boat handling and maneuvering, boat operation, skipper’s responsibilities, and boating techniques that will advance your boating enjoyment.
Learn the types of boats, knots, and boat handling in varying sea conditions. Prerequisite: ABC Boat Safety class. This course is normally completed in 7 two-hour sessions: six sessions of study, one session of review and exam.
NOTE: Please register 2 weeks before the start of the class if you wish a paper textbook.
Instructor: Mike Wedge, captwedge1@gmail.com, 941-951-6806
For both sail and power boats, Boat Handling covers a wide range of topics, including:
Rules of the Road – A Practical Approach
Confidence in Docking and Undocking – Slow-Speed Maneuvering
Boating with Confidence – Handling Your Boat Underway
Anchoring with Assurance – Don’t Get Carried Away
Emergencies on Board – Preparation for Handling Common Problems
Knots and Line Handling – The Knots You Need to Know
