I just found this and thought others might like to view it as well. Phil, you may even want to put a link on this site for it. http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/
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Glenn Greene
Great Link for New Sailors
Thanks Rick, what a great link for anyone new to boating. I learned a bunch by taking the test and now have a great resource for general boating knowledge.
Thanks Rick, what a great link for anyone new to boating. I learned a bunch by taking the test and now have a great resource for general boating knowledge.
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MArk
Online certification for most states
Rick, Here's another... BoatEd (related link) offers state (NASBLA) approved online safety courses and certification tests also recognized by the USCG. Their site contains a load of boating safety information as well as the boating laws and regulations for most states. All online course material and pre-testing is free. The actual pre-certification exam (for states that have an actual proctored final exam such as Rhode Island) or actual certification exam and certificate (for states without such as Mississippi) is $15. A resource certainly worth bookmarking. Happy sails, MArk
Rick, Here's another... BoatEd (related link) offers state (NASBLA) approved online safety courses and certification tests also recognized by the USCG. Their site contains a load of boating safety information as well as the boating laws and regulations for most states. All online course material and pre-testing is free. The actual pre-certification exam (for states that have an actual proctored final exam such as Rhode Island) or actual certification exam and certificate (for states without such as Mississippi) is $15. A resource certainly worth bookmarking. Happy sails, MArk
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Ed Boswell
US Power Squadron??
I have been looking for "formal" sailing education mostly with ASA. I have looked at the suggested links in this thread also, thanks for posting them. What's the deal with the US Power Squadron. The class costs and membership seem reasonable and I realize that they do not include any water time. Thanks -ED
I have been looking for "formal" sailing education mostly with ASA. I have looked at the suggested links in this thread also, thanks for posting them. What's the deal with the US Power Squadron. The class costs and membership seem reasonable and I realize that they do not include any water time. Thanks -ED
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Les Blackwell
I have taught and have taken USPS courses
Ed, et.al. I am a 100 ton skipper, have taught ASA courses and have also taught courses for the United States Power Squadron. Lastly, I have also taught keel boat sailing for a university. The Power Squadron courses are, in general, quite good depending of course on the instructor. I am just finishing an Marine Engine Maintainence course which as been excellent. The instructor is an owner and head of a local car dealership and head of the service area in our town. As a local boater, he understands Marine engine problems to a fair-the-well. However, I disagree with your statement that there is no boat time for the USPS course. I just finished a course for Basic Sailing and Advance sailing for six persons in two sections (12 people) and we did all our instructions on my boat for seven weeks. One person did not pass and two dropped out. In some ways I think the USPS courses are better in this area that the ASA courses; the reason being the USPS can take more time per subject than the ASA course which needs to be completed in a certain time length. As a professional educator, we call this, time on task. For example, I believe a student coming out of a USPS piloting course will do better than a student completing an ASA piloting course. I don't have proof and there are many variables, but I think on the whole that statement would probably be true. One other comment--if you decide to take the Power Squadron courses, remember that you are a part of an organization, not just a buyer of a class. One reason that the courses are reasonable is that many people are donating their time. If you join, you may want to learn how to teach a course as that will make you even smarter than you were.
Ed, et.al. I am a 100 ton skipper, have taught ASA courses and have also taught courses for the United States Power Squadron. Lastly, I have also taught keel boat sailing for a university. The Power Squadron courses are, in general, quite good depending of course on the instructor. I am just finishing an Marine Engine Maintainence course which as been excellent. The instructor is an owner and head of a local car dealership and head of the service area in our town. As a local boater, he understands Marine engine problems to a fair-the-well. However, I disagree with your statement that there is no boat time for the USPS course. I just finished a course for Basic Sailing and Advance sailing for six persons in two sections (12 people) and we did all our instructions on my boat for seven weeks. One person did not pass and two dropped out. In some ways I think the USPS courses are better in this area that the ASA courses; the reason being the USPS can take more time per subject than the ASA course which needs to be completed in a certain time length. As a professional educator, we call this, time on task. For example, I believe a student coming out of a USPS piloting course will do better than a student completing an ASA piloting course. I don't have proof and there are many variables, but I think on the whole that statement would probably be true. One other comment--if you decide to take the Power Squadron courses, remember that you are a part of an organization, not just a buyer of a class. One reason that the courses are reasonable is that many people are donating their time. If you join, you may want to learn how to teach a course as that will make you even smarter than you were.
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Ed Boswell
Thanks Les
Les, I was unaware that some courses include water time, that's even better! I think I will go the USPS route on your recommendation, possibly the ASA also. The USPS is also a great opportunity to meet local experienced boaters and I would welcome the opportunity to teach others at some point down the road as you suggested. Thanks again - Ed
Les, I was unaware that some courses include water time, that's even better! I think I will go the USPS route on your recommendation, possibly the ASA also. The USPS is also a great opportunity to meet local experienced boaters and I would welcome the opportunity to teach others at some point down the road as you suggested. Thanks again - Ed
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