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Looking for a beginner recreational boating course?

Follow these three easy steps to help you make a better decision about what course to attend.

1. Watch this short video (1 minute, 17 seconds) to learn about the American National Standards for quality instructional courses in beginner-level recreational boating operation skills?

2. Use this checklist to help you make a decision about which boating safety course to attend. It identifies important course characteristics to consider.

3. If you do not have a course in mind, visit this website for a list of courses that follow the American National Standards.

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