Boating Safety Training
Online Course
Boating Safety Training
Online Course Overview
Each time you launch your boat on the water, life and death are in your hands. Every year approximately 525 Canadians lose their lives while having fun on the water. Simple actions, such as wearing an appropriate floatation device, abstaining from drugs and alcohol, and taking time to properly plan out your trip can significantly reduce this number. For most boaters, boating is a pleasurable experience. This Boating Awareness course helps to ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers, and others out on the water.
This online Boating Awareness course is composed of five modules. These modules include:
- Module 1: Getting to Know Your Boat
- Module 2: Mandatory Safety Equipment
- Module 3: Boater Responsibilities
- Module 4: Operating Your Pleasure Craft
- Module 5: Emergency Situations
Upon completion, you will be presented with a final exam to test your knowledge.
Boating Safety - Online Training
Being a responsible boater requires knowledge concerning all aspects of your vessel, required safety equipment, operating procedures, and much more! By the end of this course, you should be able to
- Understand what you need to know about your boat
- Describe what safety materials and procedures are needed
- Know the responsibility of every boater
- Identify hazards associated with fueling, operating, and navigating
- Identify risks and understand what to do in case of an emergency
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
