Advanced Courses

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.

In this course, you’ll learn how AIS works, review the classes and types of equipment, and how to identify other AIS vessels.

Learn what you must know to boat on our inland waterways with confidence and increase your fun on the water.

Become more confident with anchoring, docking, signal handling, emergencies, first aid and much more. Learn essential information on how to assist in the safe operation of your boat.

This seminar will guide your trip preparations with the right boat, systems, and electronics that can make cruising more enjoyable.

This test provides a 90-day temporary certificate upon successful completion for boaters visiting Florida.

A Boater’s Guide to Electronic Navigation. This course will walk you through the basics of how your Marine Chartplotting GPS functions and teach you how to plot a course using charts, and waypoints.

This seminar will teach you ways to protect your boat from the ravages of wind, waves, typhoons, torrential rain, tidal surges and high water.

Whether you love boating and want to gain confidence, or you’re new to boating and just want to learn the basics, the BoatUS On-Water Training Locator makes it easy to find a trainer or training facility in your area.

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.

The interactive online seminar, Propane Systems on Your Boat, gives you the tools you need to use propane fuel safely on the water.

In this course your will also learn the important parts of the trailer, hitch, and tow vehicle, and how to maintain them for safe trailering. Plus, learn boat ramp etiquette and tips on the fine art of towing.

Stop solely relying on others to forecast your weather. This course provides a boater’s guide to forecasting winds and storms.