Course Information
- About The Classes
Whether you are new to powerboating or would like to increase your confidence in docking and maneuvering the boat in close quarters, this course is for you. Boat Control On-Water Training Course is taught in four course modules and designed to teach boat handling skills to recreational boaters or personnel hired to operate a vessel used in marine patrol. Take the course with one of our instructors.
Taught by a NSBC Certified Instructor, the course will progress from safety gear and the pre-launch checklist to docking and refueling in close quarters; each maneuver is repeated advancing from idle speed to displacement mode, then planing mode.
On the Water Classes can be done on our boats or on yours, We supply all materials needed as well as life jackets, which are manatory to be used during training.
- Course Modules
Course 1: Introduction to PowerboatingCourse 2: Precision Docking and Boat HandlingCourse 3: Open Water Boat HandlingCourse 4: Open Water Advanced Maneuvers
- Number of Students & Class Length
Each of the four course modules is approximately 3 hours long, but time length may vary depending on the age and boating experience of the student.
Minimum number of students per class is two (2) maximum of four (4). Minimum age of student is 18 years of age. If a student is born after January 1, 1984 they must have completed a boater education class and supply boater education certification. Prior to taking the course, students are required to complete a NASBLA-approved online boating safety course as well as meet the legal requirements of the state where the course is being held.
To obtain a boater education card go to https://www.boat-ed.com/missouri/
- Cost
Each Module Course is $ 180.00 per student
Note: All students must complete Course 1 prior to advancing to anyother course.
Course Instruction on Our Boats are given at 6515 Chalet Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri At Freedom Boat Harbor
- Terms and Conditions
All students will agree to and sign a Waiver and Release of Liabilities.
*This course can only be taught by a NSBC Certified Instructor.*Students qualify for a certificate of completion after demonstrating the skills in each course.*This is NOT a certification program.
Sign up for On -Water Tranining Instruction . Select then Module and Pay on Line