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
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
How to Get Your Certification
Who may operate a vessel
To receive your Boating Safety I.D. Card and Certificate you must successfully pass the final exam. When you have completed the course material and successfully completed all review quizzes, we suggest you take the practice exam to make sure you have understood the material.
When you are ready to take the final exam, you will need a credit card to log in. When you log in with a credit card, you will receive your results and a temporary certificate immediately upon successfull completion. You may also pay by mail or fax, instructions are provided when you access the final exam.
Once you have logged in to the final exam, please bookmark the page. This will allow you to return to the final exam in the event you lose your internet connection or must stop before completing the test.
After successful completion of the final exam, your paperwork will be processed and your Boating Safety I.D. Card and Certificate will be mailed to you.
Your I.D. card and certificate are proof of successful completion of this course.
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