On-the-Water Training & Certification |
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Beach Power Squadron (VBPS) "Jump Start" On The Water Training(OTWT) and certification
programs include both on-the-water training and the certification of
boating skills. Our "Practical" OTWT provides hands-on skill development for new boaters. It also provides a practical extension to the United States Power Squadron (USPS) classroom instruction. Our "Boat Operator Certification" OTWT program provides credentials that certify the boating skills and educational achievements of USPS members. Jump Start Program
USPS's
new Jump Start Program provides a framework for a squadron member to
provide one-on-one training to a member or non-member student on the
student's own boat. The student could be the owner of a new boat, or
at least a boat new to them. The student should have some boating
experience, but limited experience with a boat of the type for which
the training will be conducted.
The content of the training is customized to fit the needs of the individual student. The goal is to help the new boat owner to develop essential skills for safe operation of their boat and to break through any barriers that may limit their boating enjoyment. The target time for the training is set at two hours. This provides a reasonable amount of time to teach a number of skills. It also sets a reasonable expectation for the student. The Jump Start Program provides a personalized, high-quality training experience for the student. Practical On The Water Training
Do you learn better with hands-on training and retain more of what you
learn? Then our Practical on the Water Training seminar is for
you! An excellent complement to our basic America’s Boating
Course, this eight hour seminar is the perfect combination of four
hours of classroom training and four hours of hands-on on-the-water
training. It provides an explanation of how your boat handles and why.
Video clips let you visualize the maneuvers prior to your experiencing
them on the water.
What's Included? • Use of lines • Departing the dock • Operating in a fairway • Pivoting • Mooring • Backing • Docking • Steering, including a slalom course • Holding course on a range • Quick stop Training On the Water
 on a VBPS training vessel.... 17’ Boston Whaler Boat Operator Certification
The
Boat Operator Certification program recognizes the skills of USPS
members at different levels of recreational boating proficiency. A
certified boat operator will represent the fulfillment of a USPS
training program: an operator who is knowledgeable, competent and safe.
To achieve certification at a given level, a candidate must complete
Advanced Grade courses, Elective courses and USPS Seminars relevant to
that level. In addition, candidates must demonstrate their proficiency
in a set of practical skill tests.
Certification Levels..... Inland Navigator (Near coastal inside ColRegs line, River, Lagoon and Lakes) For more information, contact us here and add "on the water training" in the comment section. |