Course: Boat Handling
Learn how to handle your boat in a variety of situations and become the skipper you want to be. Gain confidence in docking, underway, anchoring, and other seamanship skills. Our new Boat Handling course is intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America’s Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations.
Boat Handling covers these topics:
Thurs, Nov 7, 2024 – RULES OF THE ROAD
Tues, Nov 12, 2024 – CONFIDENCE IN DOCKING & UNDOCKING
Thurs, Nov 14, 2024 – KNOTS & LINE HANDLING
Mon, Nov 18, 2024 – BOATING WITH CONFIDENCE
Thurs, Nov 21, 2024 – EMERGENCIES ON BOARD
Tues, Nov 26, 2024 – ANCHORING WITH ASSURANCE
To be held:
West Islip Public Library
3 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 11795
America’s Boating Club is offering the ‘Boat Handling Course’ through six separate seminars, covering essential boating skills. Take as many or as few as you’d like, depending on your needs and schedule. There is no charge to attend—these seminars are offered as a public service to help improve your boating knowledge and safety.
