US Powerboating Course @ Avalon YC

Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling (ASPH)

Nautical Solutions is hosting this US Powerboating ASPH course for their sailors, race committee, membership, & non-members. Successful students will earn a US Sailing/US Powerboating certificate! Course description below. We will primarily be on the water getting hands-on training. There is also a written exam (multi-choice) for those interested in certification. Avalon is providing 13’ whalers to use during the course. If you are interested in bringing your own boat, please contact us directly hello@nauticalsolutions.org

Prerequisites:

• At least 16 years old

• NJ boating license (or boating license from state of residence)

• 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

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. 

EARLY REGISTRATION (>4 WKS PRIOR ) $250**

GENERAL REGISTRATION (2-4 WKS PRIOR) $300**

LATE REGISTRATION (<2 WKS PRIOR) $350**

Please complete the form below to register.

Submit an additional form for each additional participant. Gift cards are also available!