Preparation
Docking and Close-Quarters Maneuvering
Navigation (Piloting)
Navigation Rules, International-Inland
Boat Control in Open Water
Anchoring
Emergency Procedures
Securing a Boat
Systems
Powerboat Theory
BASIC POWERBOAT
CRUISING CERTIFICATION
To responsibly operate a powered cruising vessel during daylight hours
within sight of land in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.
Basic Powerboat Cruising Certification courses and
examinations are conducted on cruising powerboats with
a suggested minimum length
of 26 feet.
INSHORE POWERBOAT
CRUISING CERTIFICATION
To responsibly operate a cruising powerboat within sight of land for
multiple days in unfamiliar waters. Inshore Powerboat Cruising
courses and examinations are conducted on
cruising powerboats with a suggested minimum
length of 34 feet.
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for Inshore Powerboat Cruising is
Basic Powerboat Cruising certification.
night operation endorsement
To responsibly operate a cruising powerboat at night within sight of
land. Night Operation Endorsement courses and examinations
are conducted on cruising powerboats with
a suggested minimum length
of 34 feet.
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for Night Operation
Endorsement is Inshore Powerboat Cruising certification.
CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
The Certification Series is based on a
series of levels reflecting the natural progression of experience. All
Certifications require certification training courses. However, a
certification candidate with appropriate experience and competency may
challenge for the Basic Powerboat Cruising Certification, the Inshore
Powerboat Cruising Certification and/or the Night Operation Endorsement
by successfully completing the written and practical skills examinations
for that Certification. These examinations are conducted by a US
SAILING/US Powerboating Cruising Powerboat Instructor in accordance with
the standards described in this booklet. For further information contact
US SAILING or a program or school that offers The Certification Series
for cruising powerboats.
The
Cruising Powerboat Instructor Certification cannot be challenged.
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All
student level certification courses are conducted on-the-water, and
cover the following skill and knowledge sets: