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There may be markers, but there are no marked lanes on the waterways, yet there is still a right and wrong place for you to be when you encounter other boats. While there is no license for recreational boaters, we are still responsible for understanding the rules that define the right and wrong of boating. In our online course Fundamentals of Seamanship: Navigation Rules, instructor Robert Reeder reviews each rule in detail, citing both inland and international distinctions, and teaching the safe operation of both recreational and commercial vessels in U.S. and International waters. Reeder began his seafaring career in Navy submarines and has worked as a watchstander on vessels ranging from container ships to tugboats to the high-speed ferry on which he serves today. The concepts he teaches are essential to the safe operation of any watercraft whether a kayak or a cruise ship and every vessel in-between.
--What You'll Learn--
This course will teach you how the USCG Navigational Rules work and apply to recreational boaters.
You will gain a firm understanding of the international and inland navigational rules that govern how boats identify and interact.
This course will give you a strong understanding of the materials one would need to know for a USCG master’s license exam on the Navigation Rules.
If you are involved in a boating accident, these are the rules that will be reviewed in assigning blame, make sure you know them.
Instructor: Robert Reeder
Robert Reeder is a professional mariner currently working on high-speed passenger ferries on the Salish Sea out of Seattle. Robert took a circuitous route to his current position with Victoria Clipper, starting in the US Navy aboard submarines, working on tankers, containerships, tugboats, as well as other commercial vessels. In addition to being a professional mariner, Robert enjoys sailing aboard his Catalina 25. When not working or recreating on the water Robert teaches U.S. Coast Guard licensing classes (up to 200 tons) for masters, mates, and able seamen. He also teaches navigation and weather classes to both professional and recreational mariners. Which is how he came to be a regular contributor to PassageMaker Magazine as well as a presenter at TrawlerFest.
Robert brings a unique perspective to the topics he teaches by being both an experienced professional mariner as well as a well-educated recreational mariner. Robert’s history of teaching courses to both professionals and recreational mariners allows him to bridge a much-needed divide to help mariners understand how to safely operate.