If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the Online Boating Course.
The online course covers basic boating safety concepts that you need to know if you intend to participate in water sport activities. It has been designed by marine educators to provide information to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to receive it. You can progress at your own pace and on your own time schedule.
The online boating courses also provides some basic as well as some advanced information on sailboats, powerboats and boat handling in US waters.
Currently, in most places, all boaters or those who are handling boats and who are 20 years old and younger are required to have a Boater Education Card on board while the vessel is sailing. This Basic Boating Safety Course gives only the minimum requirements for safety equipment and general information. To obtain a greater knowledge of boating skills and seamanship you can attend a more in-depth boating course. It is to be noted that these courses are not a substitute for a US SAILING certification course or on the site training by a sailing, windsurfing or powerboat instructor. However, the online boating courses can and may be used as one of course-kits so as to be prepared for a certified course in boating education.
http://www.sailingcourse.com/homepagehtml.htm provides information/ course details for you, whether you use powerboats for leisure or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue. They have enormous expertise in driving and teaching in powerboats. These courses are aimed at taking you from basic skills and boat handling to the more advanced maneuvers at high speeds.
The objectives of the course are to make the general public aware of the following:
State and Federal laws and regulations as they pertain to boating and vessel operation. Aspects of boating that not only help you become a safer boater, but also make boating a more enjoyable activity. Issues in boating which could potentially be dangerous to the marine environment. Making boaters aware of their responsibility to themselves, their guests and other boaters.
It was also noted that most boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the online Course. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states.
The free, interactive, non-proctored course and exam has been approved by the
National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and is recognized
by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
For more details, visit http://www.sailingcourse.com/homepagehtml.htm and http://www.ussailing.org/
In 1987, US SAILING was set-up and was also mandated by the Congress [Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 1978] to served as the national governing body for the sport of sailing.
Unfortunately at the moment, Ted Stevens is currently being convicted of felony and has been asked to resign from the Alaskan Senate. However, Sen. Stevens has vowed to appeal the result of the trial, which he said was tainted by prosecutorial misconduct, and is free on bail. He returned to Alaska to fight for re-election. In fact, the 84-year-old Stevens has brought back $3.5 billion in special projects to his state which has made him close to a father figure there. More details on this can be available at http://www.4alaskafishers.com/
http://buffalonews.typepad.com/politics_now/2008/10/should-ted-stev.html
Anyway, that’s another story – I should apologize for straying from the original subject. But what to do, politics is in the media with the election only few days away
Returning to US SAILING – it to be noted that they are also responsible for the selection of the Olympic Teams, The Paralympics Games Team, the Pan American Games and World University Games Teams and the annually designated US SAILING Team, US Disabled Team, and US Youth Team. Now that’s quite a lot of muscle for a body.
It is obvious US SAILING would be maintaining the highest standards in off-shore sailing courses and lessons and one would be taking the correct step by learning to sail with US SAILING. US SAILING was originally organized as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) on October 30, 1897. As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US SAILING's mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, geared towards providing an equal level playing field for all sailors.
For more details, visit http://www.ussailing.org/
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