Boating Skills and Seamanship: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is an excellent course designed for both the experienced and novice boater covering a broad range of boating topics. The course consists of seven core required two hour lessons, plus five elective lessons providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats under all conditions.

Note: This course has been downgraded to a seminar course and no longer carries a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) certification or a Boaters Safety Certificate.

Topics

Which Boat is for You
Equipment for your Boat
Trailering your Boat
Handling your boat
Your “Highway” Signs
The rules of the Nautical Road
Boating Safety
Introduction to Navigation
Lines and Knots for your boat
Weather and Boating
Your Boat’s Radio