NSBC Certified On-Water Training

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!!

NSBC Certified Training Maneuvering

NSBC Certified Training

Available Training Modules:

Module 1 – Intro to Boating

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
Module 2 – Precision Docking &
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

Module 3 – Open Water Boat Handling

3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat

  • Utilizing boat trim
  • Displacement & Planning Object Avoidance
  • Ferrying
  • Emergency Stops
Module 4 – Open Water Advanced Maneuvering

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:

To view additional ticket options, click the "Filter by Date" button and select more dates.


Details Price Qty
Intro to Boating - Module 1 - May 2show details + $225.00 USD  
Precision Docking & Boat Handling - Module 2 - May 2show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 1 & 2 Package - May 2show details + $395.00 USD  
Open Water Boat Handling - Module 3 - May 3show details + $225.00 USD  
Open Water Advance Maneuvering - Module 4 - May 3show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 3 & 4 Package - May 3show details + $395.00 USD  
Intro to Boating - Module 1 - May 23show details + $225.00 USD  
Precision Docking & Boat Handling - Module 2 - May 23show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 1 & 2 Package - May 23show details + $395.00 USD  
Open Water Boat Handling - Module 3 - May 24show details + $225.00 USD  
Open Water Advance Maneuvering - Module 4 - May 24show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 3 & 4 Package - May 24show details + $395.00 USD  
Intro to Boating - Module 1 - June 6show details + $225.00 USD  
Precision Docking & Boat Handling - Module 2 - June 6show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 1 & 2 Package - June 6show details + $395.00 USD  
Open Water Boat Handling - Module 3 - June 7show details + $225.00 USD  
Open Water Advance Maneuvering - Module 4 - June 7show details + $225.00 USD  
Modules 3 & 4 Package - June 7show details + $395.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 401-472-3389

Address:
One Phillips Street, Wickford, Rhode Island, 02852, United States