Boating Courses Our Mission is Education...
What Courses are Available to the Public vs. TSPS Members?
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Dates for Class 1 & 2 Japan Boat License Exams in English Announced! |
Courses on Tap for Summer: Sail, Basic and Advanced Having just finished the Piloting and Advanced Piloting coures, we are now organizing these two courses, which are also quite popular. Classes should get started in late May or early June. The materials are informative and accessible. We also plan to have some hands on instruction with real boats. If interested, contact our Education Officer. The courses include the following topics: Sail 101 Basic Sail
Sail 102 Advanced Sail
Other courses on tap! Look here for more information soon. Posted 5/11/08 |
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USPS Video Boating Course: United States Power Squadrons' Boating Course Video includes the complete USPS Boating Course in an 80-minute video and a 240-page course manual. The lessons cover:
The course manual is keyed to constantly running reference numbers throughout the video, and contains review questions for home study. When the student is comfortable with the course material, arrangements may be made for testing and certification. The USPS Boating Course is NASBLA approved, recognized by the U. S. Coast Guard, and certification is honored in every state with education and/or licensing requirements. Jet Smartª Video Supplemental Program Developed by USPS¨ to address the special boating education needs of PWC owners and operators. Jet Smart brings the educational expertise of the United States Power Squadrons¨ to the fastest growing segment of recreational boating. Jet Smart combines a full-action educational video with an easy-to-read manual to present all the basic information needed for safe, sane and legal PWC operation. Jet Smart then pulls it all together with a proctored examination that includes state-specific questions as applicable. When USPS issues its certificate of course completion, state and local agencies can be assured that the PWC operator has learned the important basics. The Jet Smart video and manual include the following topics:
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