Safe Powerboat Handling
This is a 16 hour course. There is a maximum of 8 students per class. Class is open to members and nonmembers ages 12 and up. If under 15 recommend a parent or guardian attend to ensure student is getting the most out of the course. This course includes classroom and on-water practice drills to complete US Powerboating Safe Boating certification Education certificate. Suggested Age: 12 and up. (may be affected by state minimum age)Certification(s) Earned: Safe Powerboat Handling certificate.
Cost: $350 EYC member, $400 Non EYC members. US Sailing Course materials are provided.
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Sorry, Not offered at this time
Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
“Behind the Wheel” 2-Day
This NEW 2-day 16 hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boating course but needs experience to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. Students will have added on-water practice spread out over 2 days. Students will be expected to study the course materials prior at home to challenge and pass a written exam at end of course covering equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environment regulations, safety and emergencies. Prerequisites: State Boating Education certificate. Suggested Age: 12 and up. (may be affected by state minimum age)Certification(s) Earned: Safe Powerboat Handling certificate.
Cost: $350 EYC member, $400 Non EYC members. US Sailing Course materials are provided.
Click here to go to US Powerboating for more course description.
April 22-23 - (8:30am - 6:00pm)
April 29-30 - (8:30am - 6:00pm)
May 13-14 - (8:30am - 6:00pm)
June 3-4 - (8:30am - 6:00pm)
If you have questions contact our Waterfront Manager.
“Behind the Wheel” 1-Day
“Behind the Wheel” & Challenge Test-out. This 8- to 12-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has taken a classroom boating course but needs experience to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boat handling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home to challenge and pass a written exam covering equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environment regulations, safety and emergencies. This course focuses on hands-on application of all skills, consequently it is NOT approved by the U.S. Coast Guard or the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) as meeting requirements for a state boating safety education certificate.
Prerequisites: State Boating Education Certificate Suggested Age: 12–adult (may be affected by state minimum age). If under 15 recommend a parent or guardian attend to ensure student is getting the most out of the course.
Certification(s) Earned: Safe Powerboat Handling certificate. Cost: $225 EYC Member, $250 Non EYC member. US Sailing Course materials are provided.
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September 10th (8am-6pm)
If you have questions contact our Waterfront Manager.
US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved
The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved these courses and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a state boating safety education certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics.
If you have questions contact our Waterfront Manager.