HMBYC Annual Powerboat Training Event
The Accelerated SPH course is just a shorter version of the full Safe Powerboat Handling course, focused on obtaining hands-on boat handling skills. This accelerated course is 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 portion. Students who do not have their CA Boater Card, please contact the instructor to learn how to do so before the course, but this is not a prerequisite.
Why do students take this course?
They already ...
have (or will obtain) their required state boating license
have prior boating knowledge
have taken an 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) **
This course is great for students taking the US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course! We teach the skills you will be tested on!
Charter:
HMBYC is graciously donating the use of their 3 Boston Whaler safety boats, which they call their “Angels”. Donations to HMBYC’s 501c3 foundation are strongly recommended for boat usage. Contact HMBYC Foundation if you’d like more information about donating to their foundation. There is no charter fee but please BYO 14'-22' boat, if possible. This allows us to accommodate as many people as possible into the course.
Investment/Tuition:
$350 per person
$50 early registration discount if you register before April 2nd, 2020.
$50 Late registration fee after 4/15/20.