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« on: November 13, 2006, 02:22:16 PM »
Can anyone help me out with a website or something for the coarse so you can drive a boat if you born after the 70's? Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2006, 09:13:39 PM »
thanks!
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2007, 03:15:24 PM »
not sure for pa,but if you plan on getting it for maryland,you can do what i have done.

goto the dnr,pick up a boater safety course magazine then call dnr for a testing station.
its alot cheaper than a safety course and its really the only option since you need to sign up a year before in order to attend next years safety courses as they are booked.also safety courses run between 20-60 dollars compared to a free test.
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2007, 07:42:39 PM »
No substitute for a boating course! Saving your life is worth what you might pay.

The United States Power Squadrons (Google Search) and the Coast Guard offer top notch courses. You can find when and where classes are held and the cost, etc. Stay away from all courses which are not proctored (no teacher) that includes internet courses. They are NOT recognized as qualifying courses by the State. You can get a discount from your insurance company with proof of successful completion.

I was an instructor for the Power Squadron courses for 5 years and can vouch for that course plus the Coast Guard.

Anyone born after July 1, 1972 MUST have proof of passing a qualfied course to operate a boat in Maryland waters. Unfortunately, there are lots of lousy boaters born before that time who have no idea what they are doing and have never taken a test.
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2007, 07:51:55 PM »
That was some GOOD Advice by mariner.... Wink Smiley Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2007, 07:48:35 AM »
Here was my experience w/ the MD Boating Safety Course a few months ago....

http://www.blue-crab.org/forum/index.php/topic,10103.0.html

http://www.blue-crab.org/forum/index.php/topic,10355.0.html
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2007, 11:21:38 PM »

"No substitute for a boating course! Saving your life is worth what you might pay."



it all depends on whether or not you rather get your experience on the water,or in a classroom.i prefered getting my experience on the water,because im a hands on guy.i dont believe sitting in a room for 8 hours will teach me anything,compared to being on the water with someone who knows the rules then teaching it to me,then testing on it.thats my take,but everyone has thier own way of learning.some people are great at reading a book,others are great doing things hands on.
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2007, 11:19:42 AM »
Quote from: mariner on January 12, 2007, 07:42:39 PM
No substitute for a boating course! Saving your life is worth what you might pay.

The United States Power Squadrons (Google Search) and the Coast Guard offer top notch courses. You can find when and where classes are held and the cost, etc. Stay away from all courses which are not proctored (no teacher) that includes internet courses. They are NOT recognized as qualifying courses by the State. You can get a discount from your insurance company with proof of successful completion.

I was an instructor for the Power Squadron courses for 5 years and can vouch for that course plus the Coast Guard.

Anyone born after July 1, 1972 MUST have proof of passing a qualfied course to operate a boat in Maryland waters. Unfortunately, there are lots of lousy boaters born before that time who have no idea what they are doing and have never taken a test.


I took this course a few weeks ago in Jersey done by the Power squadron, it is a good course, a 1 day or 2 4hr day courses, I learned quite a few things..
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2007, 12:20:20 PM »
Quote from: F.I.sherman on January 13, 2007, 11:21:38 PM
"No substitute for a boating course! Saving your life is worth what you might pay."



it all depends on whether or not you rather get your experience on the water,or in a classroom.i prefered getting my experience on the water,because im a hands on guy.i dont believe sitting in a room for 8 hours will teach me anything,compared to being on the water with someone who knows the rules then teaching it to me,then testing on it.thats my take,but everyone has thier own way of learning.some people are great at reading a book,others are great doing things hands on.
             The rest of us would prefer that new boaters at least learn the basics(i.e. rules of the road for one) before you get on the water
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2007, 05:19:50 PM »
Quote from: Solow on January 29, 2007, 11:19:42 AM
I took this course a few weeks ago in Jersey done by the Power squadron, it is a good course, a 1 day or 2 4hr day courses, I learned quite a few things..
WHERE can you go to get the N.J. boating course HuhHuh
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2007, 06:08:29 PM »
We crammed the 8 hr course into 4 hrs and aced it myself Grin Try "thebassbarn" Tatoo. Search for boaters course. You will find it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2007, 10:14:54 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2007, 10:46:43 PM »
found place not far from where i live thanks.
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2007, 02:25:18 PM »
You can now study and take the exam on line
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2007, 02:31:57 PM »
Quote from: mmille1 on January 30, 2007, 02:25:18 PM
You can now study and take the exam on line

Is this for the maryland course and itis certified by maryland?  Do you have a link?
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2007, 02:48:54 PM »
I cut and pasted this straight from the DNR website

http://www.boat-ed.com/md/index.htm

Welcome to the official boating safety course developed for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This safe boating course lets you get your Maryland boating safety education certificate online so that you can comply with Maryland boater education law.

 Simple and self-paced—This free boat safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
 Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about operating a personal watercraft.
 When you're ready, take the official Maryland boating safety Certification Exam.
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2007, 02:53:01 PM »
Quote from: mmille1 on January 30, 2007, 02:48:54 PM
I cut and pasted this straight from the DNR website

http://www.boat-ed.com/md/index.htm

Welcome to the official boating safety course developed for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This safe boating course lets you get your Maryland boating safety education certificate online so that you can comply with Maryland boater education law.

 Simple and self-paced—This free boat safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
 Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about operating a personal watercraft.
 When you're ready, take the official Maryland boating safety Certification Exam.



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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2007, 03:26:15 PM »
Now isn't that interesting....I still like the fact that I took the course and wouldn't change that.....however - my wife can't legally drive the boat while I'm crabbing w/o taking a course.

I'm thinking I should try to talk her in to taking this online one so she can have a valid license for steering while I'm netting.

Thanks for the link.
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« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2007, 03:35:17 PM »
Quote from: GV on January 30, 2007, 03:26:15 PM

my wife can't legally drive the boat while I'm crabbing w/o taking a course.


You sure about that?
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« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2007, 04:56:59 PM »
Tattoo,

 I took the test in westville, a 50.00 1 day course, i saw someone posted a link but if you need the phone number to this one let me know
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2007, 06:55:09 PM »
 I admit I am really old fashioned, but for me learning what a course taught first sure helped me the first time I took a boat out myself.

There are just too many boats out there operated by too many people who do not know the rules of the road. Practical experience is great but it must be combined with a knowledge of the rules and a lot of other things.

I know a lot of people with tons of practical experience who would not give way to a sailboat; pass too close or cut others off. That is where the books come into play.

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« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2007, 11:17:02 PM »
Ok thanks . I saw one that was a 2 nite course . wonder if they have an on line course like in MD. ""HuhHuh
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Tattoo,

 I took the test in westville, a 50.00 1 day course, i saw someone posted a link but if you need the phone number to this one let me know
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« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2007, 01:58:25 PM »
I am pretty cure NJ will not recgonize the online course
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« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2007, 08:12:01 PM »
Online is NO GOOD in NJ. Can't imagine it would go in Md either. For practice, or studying ok, but not the test. Anyone could take the test, and have the book for answers in front of them?
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« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2007, 08:18:19 PM »
Quote from: on the hook on January 31, 2007, 08:12:01 PM
Online is NO GOOD in NJ. Can't imagine it would go in Md either. For practice, or studying ok, but not the test. Anyone could take the test, and have the book for answers in front of them?
Roll Eyes ::)I though it was an online course with a test  given at a controlled location in MD...
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