The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) program is available in a series of 3-hour, on the water modules.
This hands-on program focuses on promoting boating safety and gaining confidence at the helm, through skill training and practice, regardless of your experience, with a licensed and trained USCG Captain.
This verified curriculum of the NSBC conforms with the American National On-Water Standards.
National Safe Boating Council, NSBC and In-Command Seamanship Training have partnered to offer certified On-Water Training programs which are fun and affordable way gain hands-on boating experience. The three-hour modules for all skill levels will help to advance your boat handling skills. Take all four modules or pick the ones that suit your needs. Sign up Now!!
Available Training Modules:
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- Centering the wheel
- Shifting gears and throttle control
- Preparing the boat for departure
- Steering straight at idle speed
- Station Holding
Boat Handling
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- 180-degree turnarounds
- Docking on port & starboard
- Departing from dock
- Using S.C.A.N. procedures
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- Utilizing boat trim
- Displacement & Planning Object Avoidance
- Ferrying
- Emergency Stops
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- Crossing waves and wakes
- Person overboard retrieval
- Sharp turning on plane
- Advanced avoidance
Available Course Dates:
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Mod 1 - May 2
May 2, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Intro to Boating
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Mod 2 - May 2
May 2, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Precision Docking & Boat Handling
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Mod 3 - May 3
May 3, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Boat Handling
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Mod 4 - May 3
May 3, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Advance Maneuvering
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Mod 1 - May 23
May 23, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Intro to Boating
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Mod 2 - May 23
May 23, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Precision Docking & Boat Handling
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Mod 3 - May 24
May 24, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Boat Handling
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Mod 4 - May 24
May 24, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Advance Maneuvering
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Mod 1 - Jun 6
June 6, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Intro to Boating
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Mod 2 - Jun 6
June 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Precision Docking & Boat Handling
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Mod 3 - Jun 7
June 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Boat Handling
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Mod 4 - Jun 7
June 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Command Seamanship Training Center Open Water Advance Maneuvering
Venue: In-Command Seamanship Training Center
Venue Phone: 401-472-3389
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