Many boating safety courses are offered throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages. Qualified volunteer organizations, such as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and others sponsor many courses, and many state boating agencies also provide classes. Courses cover many aspects of boating safety, from boat handling to reading the weather, and from a "Water 'N Kids" class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills. The most popular basic courses generally have from 6 to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction. The Courseline is a searchable database of current boating safety courses around the nation. BoatEd BoaterExam.com Offers resources on boating education. NauticEd Safe Boating America State Courses U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Sailing United States Power Squadron |