Power Boating
Instruction
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America's Boating Course. Offered by
The United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary. "America's Boating Course is a unique study
program covering the fundamentals of boating. The course is designed
for skippers and crew of all types of watercraft. The course
material covers seven chapters, which touch on:
- general information about boats and maintenance
- information to make your boating experience
- safer and more comfortable
- tips on being a more courteous boat operator
- laws and regulations to which you must adhere
The course materials include both an 80 page full color manual
and interactive "courseware". The manual is your textbook, and the
"courseware" is your virtual instructor. Both cover the same topics
but each in its own way. The manual includes extensive diagrams,
graphics and boating tips. The courseware is narrated and
interactive, making use of animation, video, and sound. Both manual
and courseware provide review questions so that you can verify that
you truly understand the material. In addition to the lessons, the
courseware includes resources, which will come in handy long after
you have completed the course; printable forms (checklists, accident
reports, float plans, etc.) and links to reference documents such as
the Navigation Rules."
Organizations
- Rochester Offshore Powerboat Association. "The Rochester
Offshore Powerboat Association was originally formed in the fall of 1987 by a group of Offshore Racing enthusiasts. The
original focus for the club was to promote and organize the exciting sport of offshore powerboat racing in and around the
Greater Rochester Area and Western New York. The first local club race was held in September of 1988 on Lake Ontario with a
ten mile oval course that ran from just east of the Genesee River to just west of Forest Lawn in Webster. After the success
of the race, ROPA organized two subsequent races in 1989 and 1990 utilizing the same course. Those two races however, added
an A.P.B.A. divisional race to the local club race. This attracted over sixty high performance boats, some up to forty one
feet long, and boasting up to two thousand horse power with speeds over one hundred miles per hour. Not only did these races
provide excitement for spectators but ROPA donated proceeds to such worthy charities as the Special Olympics and Camp Good
Days and Special Times."
- Rochester Power Squadron.
Towing
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Sea Tow Services
International, Inc. "Sea Tow Services International,
Inc.—Your Road Service at Seaź—is the international leader in the
marine assistance industry. With franchise locations through out the
United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and
Jamaica. Sea Tow's members are backed by 24-hour service regardless
of where they travel.
Sea Tow Services International is dedicated to providing members
with a variety of on-the-water services, including multiple area
towing, jump starts, covered ungroundings, fuel drops and more. In
fact, Sea Tow increased its member benefits in 2003.
In addition to non-emergency marine assistance, Sea Tow offers
trailer and boat protection on the road with the Sea Tow Trailer
Care™ program, and member discounts at over 1,600 businesses
worldwide through its Sea Tow Advantage Network™."
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