Classes
| Date | Class | Location/Time | Cost | Register |
| FEB 25 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
| APR 14 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
| APR 28 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
| MAY 12 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
| MAY 26 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
| JUN 9 | ABS | Mamaroneck, 8am-5pm | $100 | |
About Boating Safely (ABS)
If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check
out the multi-session classroom version of our popular online boating
course.
This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a
boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance
companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who
successfully complete About Boating Safely.
TOPICS INCLUDE
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Introduction to Boating
- Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats;
different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives;
family boating basics.
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Boating Law
- Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number;
required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting
accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state
boating laws; personal watercraft requirements.
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Boat Safety Equipment -
Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers;
sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope;
first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment.
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Safe Boating
- Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a
boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a
wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan;
checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and
using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety.
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Navigation
- The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons;
navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding
collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel vision."
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Boating Problems
- Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery;
capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio
calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other
boating and PWC problems.
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Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat
- Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and
bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing)
a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft
protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC.
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Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating
- Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat;
water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a
PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips.
One 8 hr session, (8:00
am
– 5:00
pm)
$100.00
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Locations
Mamaroneck
USCG Aux Base, Harbor Island Park
FREE Stuff
Paddle
Smart (OPS)
Bring your canoe or kayak to Harbor Island Park for an open-house for paddlecraft enthusiasts. FREE vessel safety check, harbor and tide charts, refreshments, display of latest gear for comfort, fun and safety. Meets on a Sunday from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Register ahead of time and get a FREE vessel ID security card.
Open house, 4 hrs. FREE
Vessel
Safety Check (VSC)
Getting your boat one of our FREE, 15 point safety inspections today can help prevent an emergency on the water later in the season. Inspections are confidential and without obligation. In addition, many marine insurance companies offer a discount to owners whose vessels pass. Call us or visit www.safetyseal.net to schedule an examiner.
Year round. Appx. 30min. FREE