US Powerboating

Safety & Rescue Boat Handling

The Safety & Rescue Boat Handling (S&RBH) course is an 8-10 hour hands-on, on-the-water course for those who are interested in learning more about support/rescue boat operation strategies. It is aimed toward individuals that use powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions; regatta personnel, sailing instructors, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, park rangers, and on-the-water sailing instructors and coaches. Many of the skills that are taught require good boat handling skills and a limited knowledge of sailing. Therefore, approval from your SPH instructor is required to take this course. This course is generally only offered once per year.

Prerequisites: 

  • US Powerboat's Safe Powerboat Handling Certification (may be taken concurrently)

  • State-required certification or ability to obtain (varies by state)

  • Comfort operating a small vessel

  • WRITTEN approval from your Safe Powerboat Handling instructor to take this course

Investment:

early registration $300 (>1 month prior to course)**

general registration $350 (2 wks - 1 mo. prior)**

late registration $400 (within 2 weeks of course)**

Add-ons & other options: Combining the Safe Powerboat Hanlding (SPH) or Accelerated SPH with this Safety & Rescue Boat Training creates a really great 2-3 day, comprehensive training program.

If you have a larger vessel (>27’ length), Introduction to Twin-Screw, Cruising Powerboat Certification series, or private instruction might be a better option. Contact us for more information and to help determine the best option for your needs.

NOTE: To keep costs down for our students who are not interested in certifying, certification materials are not included in the cost of the course. $40 will be added to your invoice for those interested in certifiying to purchase the materials. If you are not interested in receiving the certification, please let us know prior to paying your invoice. If you are registering for both SPH/ASPH and SRBH together, the material costs for both courses will be discounted because shipping is included.

**vessel charter fees may apply if you are not able to BYOB (Bring/Supply Your Own Boat)