BoatingBasicsOnline.com Basic Boating Safety Course
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1&2 Introduction
Educational Objectives
3 The Boat
Terminology
Boat Types
Measuring Length
Hull designs
Types of hulls
Propulsion
Carbon Monoxide
Capacity Plate
Engine Systems
Checklist

Review Quiz - 3
4 Legal Requirements
Who Can Operate
Registration and Numbering

Hull ID Number
Required Equipment
Personal Flotation Devices

Navigation Lights

Fire Extinguishers

Ventilation

Backfire Flame Arrestor
Sound Producing Device
Visual Distress Signals
Pollution Regulations
MSDs
No Discharge Zones
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Recommended Equipment

Review Quiz- 4
5 Preparation
Vessel Check List

Trailering
Environmental Conditions
Leeway

Tide and Current
Local Hazards
Float Plan
Preventive Maintenance

Fueling

Review Quiz-5

6 Operations
Operator responsibility
Homeland Security

BUI

Navigation Rules

Definitions

Proper Lookout
Seamanship
Sound Signals

Rules of the Road

Meeting & Crossing

Commercial Vessels
Restricted Visibility
Aids to Navigation

Review Quiz-6

7 Getting Underway
Line Handling
Docking/Undocking
Maneuvering Underway
Anchoring

Water Sports
Hunting and Fishing
Swimming

Diving and Snorkling
Paddle Sports
Skiing and Towing
Personal Watercraft
Review Quiz-7
8 Accidents
Fatal Vs Non-fatal
Accident Reports
Crew Overboard
Assistance from Shore
Hypothermia
Fires on Board
First Aid
Rendering Assistance
Running Aground
Review Quiz-8
9 Special Items
Vessel Repairs
Locks
Dams
Security
Sailing
Review Quiz-9
State Requirements
Final Exam






Final Exam

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