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Boaters University All-Inclusive Pass
Become a better boater by registering for an All-Inclusive Pass today. Learn boat handling, engine repair, seamanship, survival at sea, fishing, how to read the weather and more.
Maritime Medical Emergency Management
Be prepared for medical emergencies that may arise out on the water with Maritime Medical Emergency Management course. Protect your family and friends while boating. This course is for all levels of boaters.
Offshore Cruising: Preparing Craft & Crew
Preparation is key to successful cruising. Join yacht broker, boatbuilder and Trawlerfest instructor Jeff Merrill in this exclusive online course designed to help you prepare yourself, your boat and your crew to get the most out of your offshore boating adventures.
Anchors & Anchoring
Instructor Chuck Hawley takes an objective look at various types of anchors and how they work. He discusses the concept of “rode,” the chain and line that connect anchors to the boat. He talks about the modern history of anchor development and demonstrates various anchoring techniques.
Ready to Boat by Ritchie Navigation
Provides boaters of all experience levels with practical boating safety and situational awareness skills. Get the practical knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water with confidence.
Anglers Bootcamp: The Basics of Saltwater Fishing
Students will learn about all of the various types of equipment, what they do and how they work, and ways in which they can utilize these tools in their own fishing adventures.
Safety & Rescue at Sea
The goal of “Safety and Rescue at Sea” is to prepare captains to be as safe as possible when heading offshore. There are plenty of specific tips, but the real value of the course is the philosophy of safety and risk that it imparts.
Marine Diesel Maintenance & Troubleshooting
The diesel engine is the beating heart of your vessel, whether you cruise under power or sail. This course looks at the most common propulsion failure points and how to prevent them and, if necessary, how diagnose the problem to make repairs, even emergency repairs.
Boat Handling
For many of us, the most stressful part of boating is docking, especially if the dock in question is near the deck of a waterfront restaurant. This course is for new boaters and boat buyers who want to learn the principles of close-quarters maneuvering and how to safely get on and off a dock.
Weather 101: Basics
“Weather 101: Basics,” with veteran marine forecaster, Chris Parker is designed for ambitious cruisers. This course will will train boaters to perform reality checks on forecasts received from afar and the ability to craft their own forecasts when onboard technology goes dark.
Fundamentals of
Seamanship: Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road is an in-depth course that dives into the navigational rules of boating. Instructor Robert Reeder, will review each rule in detail, citing both inland and international distinctions, and teaching the safe operation of both recreational and commercial vessels in US and International waters. These concepts are essential knowledge for the smallest dinghy to the biggest superyacht.
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