Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you'll gain in this seminar, coupled with your on-the-water practice, your confidence in docking and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable.
This self-study seminar consists of a comprehensive 36-page PDF Student Guide and a fully narrated online learning module which present like classroom PowerPoint presentations but give the student total control of the pace and sequence of the slides.
Avoid collisions with other boats. AIS will show you where other vessels are and how close they will come. How to integrate AIS with radar and other marine electronics.
$34.95Weather can make or break a day on the water. Learn how to be weather wise by understanding the basic science of meteorology, plus internet resources, weather apps and more.
$100.00Whether you like to paddle a calm lake or whitewater rapids, learn about types of paddle craft, choosing equipment, basic paddling strokes, how paddle craft handle, safety basics, etc.
$34.95Learn how ocean waves are generated, how they affect boat handling, how to access ocean wave data, and how navigation software can include the effect of waves on your route.
$34.95Handling a boat in a variety of situations…getting on plane, trimming the boat, dealing with rough water, understanding what you can control versus what nature throws at you.
$34.95