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American Boating Safe Harbor Boater Safety Course
Introduction
Introduction
Safety Mindset & Responsibilities
Safety First: Your Most Important Tool
Responsibilities of Everyone Onboard
Quick Quiz
Essential Safety Equipment Refresher
Why Safety Equipment Matters
Life Jackets (PFDs): Your Most Critical Gear
Fire Extinguishers: Be Ready for Immediate Action
Distress Signals: Calling for Help
Accessibility & Readiness
Quick Quiz
Pre-Departure & Inspection Habits
Why Pre-Departure Matters
The Right Mindset: “Inspect, Inspect, Inspect”
Quick Quiz
Getting Underway & Marina Awareness
Controlled Starts = Safe Trips
Plan Before You Move
Low-Speed Boat Handling
Quick Quiz
Core Boat Handling & Navigation Awareness
Resetting the Fundamentals
Safe Speed is Situational
The “Experienced Boater Trap”
Quick Quiz
Common Risks & Bad Habits
Why This Matters
Inattention & Distraction
Operating Under the Influence
Overconfidence & Complacency
Quick Quiz
Emergency Basics Every Boater Should Know
Why This Matters
The First Rule: Stay Calm & Take Control
Man Overboard (MOB): Immediate Action Required
Fire Onboard: Act Immediately
Calling for Help
Quick Quiz
Fueling & Fire Prevention
Why This Matters
Understand the Risk
Quick Quiz
Safe Boaters
The 10 Essential Habits of Safe Boaters
Final Exam
Final Exam: Boating Essentials – Safety, Confidence & Control
Safety First: Your Most Important Tool
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