This program provides water instruction for female boaters in a fun and interactive manner. Scott MacCrimmon leads the one-hour training that takes place at the Marina. Participants decide if they would like outboard or inboard/outboard training, and Scott provides the boat. This training program is intended for female boaters who currently have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, …and it is free of charge!
Topics to be covered include:
- Instructing passengers, safety equipment
- Trip Plan
- Pre departure checklist
- Starting the Engine
- Checking for leaks, water
- Blower operation (4 minutes)
- Cold start procedures
- Warming up the engine
- Casting off
- Safety while under way
- High speed operation
- Steering & Stopping
- Crossing a wake
- Operating in bad weather
- Sharing the water
- Operating near swimmers, non-powerboats
- Wake
- Towing, hand signals
- Docking
- Tying up
If you are interested, you may sign up on your own or in groups of 3. We currently have openings in classes at 11 am, Noon and 1 pm on Saturday. Space is Limited. Email Angela to reserve your spot.