These courses highlight on-the-water training for recreational powerboat operators, rescue boat operators, race support boat officials and instructor candidates, starting at the entry level and ...

Training course graduate Jennifer Goit told me, "So that was me, in our boat when I first started boating. I was scared all of the time. This skill has raised my confidence level.

• On February 9, 2023, the IMO sub-committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) ratified revisions to the model course 1.23 on Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other ...

Jun. 9—Marine Law Enforcement officers from around the state will be learning and perfecting their drift boating skills on the Rogue River June 12 through June 16. Students will learn to swim in ...

In its 11th year, Tactical Advantage Consultants provides training in law enforcement boating tactics to agencies, allowing more officers to patrol South Florida’s waterways.

Boating safety courses are also required to operate a personal watercraft like a Jet Ski, which is limited to those 14 and older. Sohm described Jet Skis like “a Harley-Davidson on the water.” ...

Lack of training is a big factor in boat fatalities. The vast majority of fatal crashes in 2022 happened on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instruction, according to the ...