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United States Power Squadrons: The Squadron Boating Course for Power and Sail
United States Power Squadrons The Squadron Boating Course for Power and Sail Author:Produced in Cooperation, the United States Coast Guard Newly updated for the first time in ten years, this video and paperback book package of the nation's best-known boating course teaches all the skills and knowledge necessary to earn a nationally recognized boating education certificate. The video includes exciting aerial and on-the-water footage and state-of-the-art graphics to introduce the ess... more »entials of boat handling and make piloting and rules of the water both fun to watch and easy to understand. Included are lessons on boat handling and seamanship; regulations, safe boating, marlinspike and weather; basic navigation and engine troubleshooting; piloting and sailing; navigation rules, marine radiotelephone, and boat trailering. Covering all the information normally taught in six weekly USPS classes, the close-captioned video is a perfect way to introduce family and friends to boating, as well as a great refresher course for more experienced boaters.Hosted by boatman Peter Walker, with appearances by the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, the American Red Cross, and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators.« less