US Powerboating Course @ LEHYC
Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH) +
Safety & Rescue Boat HAndling COMBO
Nautical Solutions is hosting this US Powerboating COMBO ASPH+SRBH course at LEHYC for their race committee, membership, & non-members. Members will be given priority registration until January 31st, 2024. Successful students will earn TWO US Sailing/US Powerboating certificates! Individual course descriptions are below. Both days of training will primarily be on the water getting hands-on training. There is also a written exam (multi-choice) for those interested in certification.
This course is for you if you:
are interested in learning more about volunteering for race committee/safety boat
have your own powerboat and want to get more comfortable operating it
are a sailor and will be sailing in conditions where you might capsize. It is always nice to know what to do from the sailors perspective when receiving support from the safety boat.
have children in your family who sail & you want to be able to support them on the water
want a discount on your vessel insurance
ever want to charter a powerboat in different parts of the country or the BVIs
are interested in learning a new way to have fun on the water!
would like to become a powerboating instructor
Prerequisites:
At least 16 years old
NJ boating license (or boating license from state of residence)
To Borrow a boat from LEHYC please contact leahdonat03@gmail.com
BYOBoat owners must have
a boat <22’ with a single engine (larger vessel owners can contact hello@nauticalsolutions.org to inquire about private lessons)
current insurance
current registration
USCG required equipment
Working VHF radio
If you aren’t available for this course or if your boat is larger than 22’, private lessons are also available (nation-wide!).
Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH) Course
The ASPH course is an abbreviated version of the SPH certification that excludes the 8-hour classroom education and focuses on hands-on boat handling instruction. This is a 6-8 hour course and 80% of that time is on-the-water instruction. In the morning, we will focus on close-quarters maneuvering & high-speed maneuvering/drills in the afternoon. To receive the official US Sailing/Powerboating certification, students will be tested via a written exam (50 Qs) and practical evaluation throughout the on-water drills. A textbook and review questions are provided in advance to prepare.
Safety & Rescue Boat Handling Course
The US Powerboating Safety & Rescue Boat Handling (SRBH) course is an 8-10 hour hands-on, on-the-water course for individuals who use powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions; regatta personnel, sailing instructors, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, and more. Many of the skills that are taught require good boat-handling skills and sailing knowledge; emergency radio protocol, assisted capsize recovery, search & rescue operations, towing, steering a range, use of bearing & GPS.
Additional Prerequisite: US Powerboat's SPH or Accelerated SPH Certification (may be taken concurrently)
EARLY REGISTRATION (>4 WKS PRIOR ) $350**
GENERAL REGISTRATION (2-4 WKS PRIOR) $400**
LATE REGISTRATION (<2 WKS PRIOR) $450**
Please complete the form below to register.
Submit an additional form for each additional participant. Gift cards are also available!