BoatU.S. Foundation and In-Command have partnered to offer an introductory On-Water Training program which is a fun and affordable way gain exposure to boating. The three hour modules for beginners help you experience how much fun being out on the water can be and how you can begin to advance your boat handling skills. Reservations are booked through BoatU.S. website, www.boatus.org/wickford.
Available Training Programs:
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
Precision Docking &
Boat Handling
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- 180 degree turn-arounds
- Docking on port & starboard
- Departing from dock
- Using S.C.A.N. procedures
Open Water Boat Handling
3 hours on the water
3-4 students per boat
- Utilizing boat trim
- Displacement & Planning Object avoidance
- Ferrying
- Emergency Stops
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
