Class size is limited by classroom capacity, please call for reservations. All classes approved by the Texas parks and Wildlife for Certification.
The Basic Boating class is divided into six sections. Each week we ask that you read
the chapter we will be going over and review the questions at the end of each chapter.
During the class, we will have a discussion of the material covered in the chapter. This
will include demonstrations/real life examples and a question & answer session. The
structure of each class is as follows:
Week Number |
Topics Covered |
Week #1 |
You Are the Skipper! What Would You Do? Boat Terms & Types Marine Radiotelephone Introduction to Knots and Figure Eight Knot |
Week #2 |
Charts Aids to Navigation Piloting-Plotting a Course |
Week #3 |
Boat Handling Piloting-The Mariner's Compass |
Week #4 |
Government Regulations Piloting-Distance, Speed, Time Knots-The Clove Hitch & Two Half Hitches |
Week #5 |
Navigation Rules Piloting -Determining Position Knots-The Cleat Hitch |
|
Week #6 |
Adverse Conditions Trailering Knots-The Bowline and Coiling a Rope |
Week #7 |
Exam |
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