BoatUS Foundation Courses

Whether you want to take the first small step towards your dream of sailing the Seven Seas or you just want to understand what your friends are saying on your next sailboat outing, Sailing Lingo is the perfect way to get your feet wet. ~ 30 Minutes

Sailing Lingo

Learn the basics of plotting, reading charts, identifying ATONs and using them to find your way on the water. ~ 2 Hours

Modern Marine Navigation

This seminar will give you all of the basic knowledge & skills necessary to prepare for your first voyage or act as a refresher for more seasoned cruisers. ~ 2 Hours

Planning Your Cruise

This course will teach you how to choose the proper Marine VHF radio for your boating style and give you the confidence to operate it effectively. ~ 2 Hours

All About Marine Radio

Protect your boat from the ravages of wind, waves, torrential rain, tidal surges and high water. ~ 2 Hours

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

Learn about boating on the more than 30,000 miles of America’s inland waterways – increase your confidence and your fun on the water. ~ 2 Hours

Boating On Rivers, Locks, and Lakes

What if you could anticipate the weather changes and understand what your observations really mean? ~ 3 Hours

Weather for Boaters

Jump start or refresh your aissailing skills with interactive lessons from America&pos;s #1 Sailing School. ~ 3 Hours

Learn to Sail

Are you a regular passenger on your family&pos;s or friend&pos;s boat? Become more confident with anchoring, handling emergencies, first aid and more.
Previously, Partner In Command. ~ 3 Hours

Crew at the Helm

The course is free to everyone who wants to learn more about clean boating and taking care of our waterways. ~ 1 Hours