Chapman School of Seamanship Training
Boating Essentials & Introduction to Powerboating
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) on-water boat control courses for recreational boaters and marine patrol vessel operators.
Description
On-water boat control training based on the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) modules, taught by an NSBC Certified Instructor, for recreational boaters or personnel hired to operate a vessel used in marine patrol.
Key features
- Introduction to Powerboating (NSBC Modules 1 & 2): 4 hours / 1 day; safety gear, prelaunch checklist, docking and boat handling
- Boating Essentials (NSBC Modules 1-4): 7 hours / 1 or 2 days; progresses to docking and refueling in close quarters, with maneuvers repeated from idle speed to displacement mode and planing mode
- 2 students and 1 instructor per vessel (maximum 4 students with extended on-water time)
Applications
Recreational boaters and marine patrol vessel operators.
Specifications
| Introduction to Powerboating | 4 hours / 1 day |
|---|---|
| Boating Essentials | 7 hours / 1 or 2 days |
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