LRSPS Safety/ Certificate Class

VitaBene · 09-09-2011, 09:38 PM

Tomorrow, Sat 9-10-11. there is a boating safety course being taught by Lakes Region Power Squadron at 0900, Fay's Boatyard.

Cost is $35 which includes a great book, $45 for 2 if you share a book.

I will say that it is a comprehensive class. You will be there for close to 8 hours. At the end you will receive your safety certificate, no further testing needed. More importantly, you will learn a lot ( I learn something every time I sit in on it).

My son said this may be the best weekend of his life. He got his driver's license today and is taking the boating safety class tomorrow. Great... he gets to drive my vehicles and my boat

upthesaukee · 09-10-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

My son said this may be the best weekend of his life. He got his driver's license today and is taking the boating safety class tomorrow. Great... he gets to drive my vehicles and my boat

Any chance of installing a hidden remote kill switch in the vehicles and boat? "Gee Dad, can I use the car?" "Hey, Dad, the car won't start." "Oh, sorry son, I'll have to check it out later, when I have time."

Congrats to the boy!

VitaBene · 09-10-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Any chance of installing a hidden remote kill switch in the vehicles and boat? "Gee Dad, can I use the car?" "Hey, Dad, the car won't start." "Oh, sorry son, I'll have to check it out later, when I have time."

Congrats to the boy!

I do keep resetting the max speed attained on the GPS!

Aguamenti · 09-11-2011, 12:01 PM

Wish I'd seen this a couple of days ago! Is this something that gets repeated from time to time?

VitaBene · 09-11-2011, 06:17 PM

Aqua, It is a relatively regular class. When the requirement or certificates was enacted, the LRSPS was teaching 300 people a month and it was easy to have a regular schedule. Now we gauge interest and schedule accordingly. However, once scheduled we will teach it to just one student.

It is a real good class. The course materials (book and CDs) are excellent. My son has been boating on the lake, under supervision and later on his own, for almost 10 years. He said he got a lot out of it and was glad he did not go straight to the proctored exam.

We will also work with organizations (marinas, homeowner's asssociations, etc) if they want to hold a class at their facility for a group.

I apologize for not posting it sooner, it crept up on me.

Misty Blue · 09-15-2011, 03:58 PM

I have been teaching safe boating for the USCG Aux for over 20 years and when it comes to the USPS course all I can say is they are excellent! Awsone course taught by awsome instructors After their course you will never boat the same.

'Not to steal their show but we also do the same classes and I love to do them at yacht clubs, associations, etc. It's fun! PM me.

"Have boat, will travel".

Misty Blue

Knomad · 09-16-2011, 04:14 AM

Let me add one more option to the list of available boating safety courses. The State of NH puts on an 8 hour course at various locations throughout the year. During the Spring and Summer there are there are courses offered in Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Gilford, Laconia and other towns thoughout the state. In the Fall and Winter there are fewer options.
See the web site for more details and schedules.
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/boatinged/

tis · 09-16-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Tomorrow, Sat 9-10-11. there is a boating safety course being taught by Lakes Region Power Squadron at 0900, Fay's Boatyard.

Cost is $35 which includes a great book, $45 for 2 if you share a book.

I will say that it is a comprehensive class. You will be there for close to 8 hours. At the end you will receive your safety certificate, no further testing needed. More importantly, you will learn a lot ( I learn something every time I sit in on it).

My son said this may be the best weekend of his life. He got his driver's license today and is taking the boating safety class tomorrow. Great... he gets to drive my vehicles and my boat

Do you mean you don't have to take a test anymore?

Also, can you answer this controversial question? You mentioned your son drives under supervision. Can a young person drive (over25hp) if you are in the boat? Didn't we have a big discussion about that on here and got different opinions?

Barney Bear · 09-16-2011, 08:44 AM

My bride and I took our certification course at the Windham, NH fire station in February 2008. The couse and proctored exam was given by the NHDPS.

VitaBene · 09-16-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Do you mean you don't have to take a test anymore?

Also, can you answer this controversial question? You mentioned your son drives under supervision. Can a young person drive (over25hp) if you are in the boat? Didn't we have a big discussion about that on here and got different opinions?

You have to take a test regardless of where you take the class. What some people do is opt out of the class, study online or at home then show up at a state class for the proctored exam only.

You can allow someone under 16 to drive your boat with you, provided you have a certificate. Anyone over 16 needs a certificate for 25HP or greater. Remember that they are essentially riding on your certificate and any infractions are charged to you.

tis · 09-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Thanks for clarifying that. I was surprised to think you didn't need to take the test any more.

Also glad to know it IS true that someone younger than 16 can drive as long as you have your certificate.

Just Sold · 09-16-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

It is a real good class. The course materials (book and CDs) are excellent. My son has been boating on the lake, under supervision and later on his own, for almost 10 years. He said he got a lot out of it and was glad he did not go straight to the proctored exam.

Yes I saw your son there. Very nice young man who my wife sat next to. I sat in for a little while at the beginning. From what I saw it was a very good course and Ron did a great job. She passed and has never driven a boat or had any experience until this past year on boats so I am very proud of her.

KPW · 09-16-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Thanks for clarifying that. I was surprised to think you didn't need to take the test any more.

Also glad to know it IS true that someone younger than 16 can drive as long as you have your certificate.

And you are sober!

Aguamenti · 09-17-2011, 02:50 PM

Thanks Vita and Knomad for the class info. Much appreciated!

09-09-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	LRSPS Safety/ Certificate Class Tomorrow, Sat 9-10-11. there is a boating safety course being taught by Lakes Region Power Squadron at 0900, Fay's Boatyard. Cost is $35 which includes a great book, $45 for 2 if you share a book. I will say that it is a comprehensive class. You will be there for close to 8 hours. At the end you will receive your safety certificate, no further testing needed. More importantly, you will learn a lot ( I learn something every time I sit in on it). My son said this may be the best weekend of his life. He got his driver's license today and is taking the boating safety class tomorrow. Great... he gets to drive my vehicles and my boat

09-15-2011, 03:58 PM	#6
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	USPS and their safe boating course. I have been teaching safe boating for the USCG Aux for over 20 years and when it comes to the USPS course all I can say is they are excellent! Awsone course taught by awsome instructors After their course you will never boat the same. 'Not to steal their show but we also do the same classes and I love to do them at yacht clubs, associations, etc. It's fun! PM me. "Have boat, will travel". Misty Blue

09-16-2011, 08:44 AM	#9
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Certificate Course My bride and I took our certification course at the Windham, NH fire station in February 2008. The couse and proctored exam was given by the NHDPS.

09-11-2011, 12:01 PM	#4
Aguamenti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA/Tuftonboro Posts: 143 Thanks: 95 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Wish I'd seen this a couple of days ago! Is this something that gets repeated from time to time?

09-11-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	Aqua, It is a relatively regular class. When the requirement or certificates was enacted, the LRSPS was teaching 300 people a month and it was easy to have a regular schedule. Now we gauge interest and schedule accordingly. However, once scheduled we will teach it to just one student. It is a real good class. The course materials (book and CDs) are excellent. My son has been boating on the lake, under supervision and later on his own, for almost 10 years. He said he got a lot out of it and was glad he did not go straight to the proctored exam. We will also work with organizations (marinas, homeowner's asssociations, etc) if they want to hold a class at their facility for a group. I apologize for not posting it sooner, it crept up on me.

09-16-2011, 04:14 AM	#7
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Let me add one more option to the list of available boating safety courses. The State of NH puts on an 8 hour course at various locations throughout the year. During the Spring and Summer there are there are courses offered in Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Gilford, Laconia and other towns thoughout the state. In the Fall and Winter there are fewer options. See the web site for more details and schedules. http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/boatinged/

09-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	Thanks for clarifying that. I was surprised to think you didn't need to take the test any more. Also glad to know it IS true that someone younger than 16 can drive as long as you have your certificate.

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09-17-2011, 02:50 PM	#14
Aguamenti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA/Tuftonboro Posts: 143 Thanks: 95 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Thanks Vita and Knomad for the class info. Much appreciated!