Information on the
Boating Safety ®
Course
Section 1 - Getting Started
Boat Terms and Types 
Boat Types 
Types of hulls 
Propulsion Systems 
Selecting the right boat 
Finding your way 
Boat handling 
Docking 
Tying up 
Knots and hitches 
Tying to piers and floats 
Anchoring 
Water Sport Safety 
Personal watercraft 
Boating courtesy 
Trailering 
Theft prevention 
Section 1 - Review

Section 2 - What's Needed

Required equipment 
Boat length 
Navigation lights 
Fire extinguishers 
Flame arrestors 
Sound producers 
Visual distress signals 
Additional recommended equipment 
Vessels visiting Canada 
Boat registration 
USCG Boating Safety Standards 
Law enforcement
Rendering assistance
Responsibilities 
State and local regulations 
Boater services 
Section 2 - Review 

Section 3 - Rules to Live by

Aids to navigation 
The Lateral System 
Ranges 
Isolated danger marks 
Special marks 
Sound Signals 
Uniform State Waterway Marking 
Navagation rules 
Adverse conditions 
Man overboard! 
Restricted visibility 
Swamping and capsizing 
Collision 
Fire 
Medical emergencies 
Marine radiotelephone 
Section 3 - Review

Written Exam

Awarding of Certificates

 

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Last updated: MARCH 1st, 2008