I am aware of certification that one can earn for operation of a
sailboat. There is even an endorsement on some (not mine!) Master's
licenses for sailcraft. Is there such accredidation available for
operation of a powerboat? If so, how does one get it or instruct?

Capt. Jeff

There a few options of which I'm aware but I can't speak to their quality.
Power Squadron: http://www.usps.org/
US Sailing Powerboat Program:
http://www.ussailing.org/training/powerboat/index.htm

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"Tamaroak" wrote in message
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I am aware of certification that one can earn for operation of a sailboat.
There is even an endorsement on some (not mine!) Master's licenses for
sailcraft. Is there such accredidation available for operation of a
powerboat? If so, how does one get it or instruct?

Capt. Jeff

In article ,
"Patrick" wrote:

There a few options of which I'm aware but I can't speak to their quality.
Power Squadron: http://www.usps.org/
US Sailing Powerboat Program:
http://www.ussailing.org/training/powerboat/index.htm

I am confused what you are looking for. Are you seeking a license for
commercial trade? Are you seeking safety certification that some states
require? Are you seeking an insurance discount.

I have taken the VT safety course and it is not painful (VT's like many
states is based on the same format and manual).

I have taken Power Squadron's ten session basic course and it has saved
my life at least twice and saved hundreds of dollars off boating
insurance.

I have not tried for a masters or commercial license.

Harlan

I have a 50 ton USCG Master's license, but no certification to teach
powerboating, although I do it. People who go out with me have no
documentation to demonstrate that they learned anything. I would like to
be a certified instructor and have found some companies that do this.
CAPT. JEFF