America's
Boating Course (ABC)
What is America’s Boating
Course?
What You’ll Learn
Why Choose America’s Boating Course?
Who Should Take America’s Boating Course?
How Do I Sign Up For America’s Boating
Course?
What is America’s
Boating Course?
America’s Boating Course (ABC) is
a new electronic, basic boating course produced through a
partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
United States Power Squadrons®.
It’s available online at www.AmericasBoatingCourse.com
and on CD-ROM. You can study at your own pace… on your
own time… any place you have a computer to use.
You can study at your own pace... on your
own time... any place you have a computer to use.
Both versions come with an easy-to-follow
color manual — and something no other electronic boating
course can offer you — a mentor through the whole course.
What You’ll Learn
- Knowing Your Boat
- Powerboats, Sailboats, and PWCs
- Filing a Float Plan
- Fueling and Maintaining Your Boat
- Trailering Your Boat
- Navigation Rules
- Navigation Lights
- Finding Your Way
- Operating a Boat Safely
- Casting Off and Docking
- Anchoring
- State and Federal Requirements
- What to Do In Emergencies
- Enjoying Water Sports
And much more!
Why Choose America’s
Boating Course?
- ABC is available to you on your own time,
at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want to study.
- ABC is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons, approved
by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA), and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- ABC includes free assistance from an experienced
local member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United
States Power Squadrons.
- ABC is the perfect family course —
since one purchase allows an entire family to study, with
a nominal cost for additional exams.
- ABC is available on the Internet, on CD-ROM,
and (for those who prefer face-to-face interaction) as a
classroom course.
- ABC includes an optional proctored test accepted
for boating safety education certificates in most states.
Who Should Take America’s
Boating Course?
- Working moms and dads with little time for
classroom instruction.
- Students and those who prefer interactive
or
web-based training.
- Boaters with heavy evening schedules or
travel responsibilities.
- Casual boaters who want basic boating knowledge
but don’t need a “captain-level course.”
- Experienced boaters who need a refresher
course.
- You!
The price of the course includes FREE assistance
from experienced members of the United States Power Squadrons®
and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and a validation number
entitling you to one proctored examination.
How do I sign up for America’s
Boating Course?
Visit www.AmericasBoatingCourse.com
or call 1-866-BOAT-ABC (1-866-262-8222).
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