This is the only monthly FREE instruction boating class
in the San Francisco Bay Area. Covering all aspects of basic
boating in one weekend. Get further details about Boat Smart
and Chart Smart Classes here.
Skipper Saver
This
program is a blend
of two USPS®
objectives -
SAFETY and
EDUCATION . Its
purpose is to help
the student acquire
basic boat handling
ability without
frills or
superfluous
information. The
idea is to learn how
to operate a boat
safely in an
emergency without
the throes of panic.
It
consists of three
classroom lessons
which cover:
situations requiring
immediate action,
boat handling and
use of the
radiotelephone. A
fourth session on
the water in the
family boat is a
practical
demonstration of the
classroom work. A
helpmate section
provides reference
on what to do in
situations requiring
first aid, special
needs of guests,
useful knots,
radiotelephone
procedures and boat
handling. A Skipper
Saver Patch and
Certificate are
available for
presentation to
those who
successfully
complete the
program.