US Powerboating Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
The Accelerated SPH course is just a shorter version of the state-approved SPH certification focused on practicing boat handling skills. This accelerated course is 6-8 hours and 80% of that time is on-the-water instruction. To receive the US Powerboating certification, students will be tested via a written exam (50 Qs) and practical assessment. Successful students are those who have studied the books and completed the review questions before the class begins. If you have any questions while studying, we are available via email/phone/Skype. This accelerated course is more flexible than the standard Safe Powerboat Handling (SPH) because it does not include the lengthy classroom portions.
Why do students take this course?
They already ...
have their required state boating license
have some prior boating knowledge
have taken a online or classroom boating course
To improve their boathandling skills
To get a discount on their boat insurance*
To obtain US Powerboating's Safe Powerboat Handling certification
Investment:
early registration $250 (>1 month prior to course) **
general registration $300 (2 wks - 1 mo. prior) **
late registration $350 (within 2 weeks of course) **
Requirements: You MUST have any required state certification/license or NASBLA certification prior to taking this course. If you have any questions about your state's requirement click HERE for more information or email us directly.
Need more advanced training? Add-on private instruction, Safety & Rescue Boat Training or our other options below.
If you have a larger vessel (>22’ length, 2 engines, inboard engines) our Cruising Powerboat Certification or private instruction might be a better option. Contact us for more information and to help determine the best option for your needs.
*vessel insurance discounts depend on your vessel insurance company and if you already have any discounts
**vessel charter fees may apply if you are not able to BYOBoat.
