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Course Outline
Chapter 1
Getting Started - nautical terms
Required Safety Equipment - life jackets, fire ext.
Going Boating - fueling, casting off, underway
Chapter 2
Navigation Rules
Navigation Aids
Lights and Sound Signals
Government Regulations
Chapter 3
Finding Your Way - nautical charts, electronic navigation
Anchoring
Adverse conditions and Emergencies
Communications Afloat
Chapter 4
Water Sports Safety - water skiing, hunting/fishing,paddling
Trailering
PWC Operation
Knots and Lines
A certificate and wallet card that bear the NASBLA seal are issued on the last day of the class to those who pass the course. Maryland recognizes all NASBLA-approved courses, and neighboring states observe receprocity. All you need on the water in Maryland is the wallet card to show that you have passed the course.
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