Lake George Power Squadron
Safe Boating Course
The
Squadron Boating Course is designed to familiarize the student with
the
fundamentals of safe boating and qualifies for certification in most
states that
require a boating education before operating a boat or watercraft. The
course is
structured for one night a week, two hours each session, and is completed
in eight
weeks. A course study guide and supporting materials are available.
*
Boat handling under normal conditions
* Types of boats and boating terminology
* Required and recommended equipment
* Boating regulations and navigation rules
* Lines and knots
* Adverse conditions and emergencies
* Weather
* Charts and aids to navigation
* Regional boating
* Piloting techniques
* Engine troubleshooting
* Fundamentals of sailing
* Marine radiotelephone usage
* Trailer boating
* PWC Operation
USPS®'s Boat Smart Course
Boat
Smart is a course for all boaters (the personal watercraft operator;
the hunter
or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat; the skipper of a family
cruiser; the
sailing enthusiast). All boaters must follow the same nautical rules,
regulations, and
courtesies of the sea. All are subject to the same forces of nature while
boating.
As
boating is often a family activity, the course is of value to all members
of a
boating family. USPS encourages families to attend as groups.
Qualified,
enthusiastic, and experienced USPS instructors provide instruction as
a
civic service. There is never a charge for instruction; the only costs
are those for
materials, plus overhead costs such as classroom rental, shipping and
handling,
sales tax, etc.
.
book in basic boating long after the course work is completed. The course meets the educational standards of
the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and features a proctored examination as
required by many states and insurance companies. The course will provide instruction and examination for
laws and regulations of state and local authorities in the area where the course is taught.
boating safety course. These requirements can be satisfied by taking and passing the USPS Safe Boating
course or the Boat Smart course,
See our EVENTS page for current dates and times
For more information, please contact Dick Mathews at education@lgps.org