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I asked about on-line Marine courses about two years ago and am just now getting around to taking one. So again to get the latest opinions I am asking for recommendations for a course of study, on-line with home study materials. I am looking for a course which will present a general variety of seamanship topics including navigation.

Thanks to all.
 
baboos_boat":10qupplo said:
I asked about on-line Marine courses about two years ago and am just now getting around to taking one. So again to get the latest opinions I am asking for recommendations for a course of study, on-line with home study materials. I am looking for a course which will present a general variety of seamanship topics including navigation.

Thanks to all.
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I have not looked at them closely but the US Power Squadrons offer online courses:

http://www.americasboatingcourse.com/

Here's the brief course description:

>>America's Boating Course is a complete home study program covering the basics of recreational boating. The course is designed for boaters using all types of watercraft. The course material includes four main chapters, which cover:

· Boat Education: General information about boats and personal watercraft, and their maintenance

· Boating Safety: How to make your boating safer and more comfortable

· Boating Law and Regulation: Laws and regulations that you must follow.

A fifth optional chapter provides an introduction to navigation, which covers:

· GPS waypoint navigation

· Classical dead reckoning principles

America's Boating Course includes:

· A full-color 244-page boating safety course manual, and

· A boating instruction CD, a digital charting CD, and

· An online boating course with PIN number, and

· Personal contact with United States Power Squadron members.
America's Boating Course
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Were you satisfied with the course? Did you look at others before choosing this one?

I was impressed with the one Matt sent but I have not looked at the one you took yet. My guess is much of the content is the same?
 
Yes I thought it was very well done and doing courses online does not bother me nor having a book. I just print off pages and access any page anytime online or save pages to PC
I also will receive a boat insurance discount
Lastly, this is only one I used and it was recommended by FL when I was registering my boat in FL
 
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