Skipper Large Powerboat Course (Up to 56ft) | NauticEd Overview

Take NauticEd’s Skipper Large Powerboat Course to build real competence up to 56 feet—dock confidently, handle close quarters, and prep for chartering and the SLC-P - https://www.nauticed.org/powerboating-courses/view/skipper-large-powerboat?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=f8wnzW6lDI8 The Skipper Large Powerboat Course is a comprehensive course for operating powerboats up to 56 feet, with about 20 hours of study. It’s a lot more than putting the key in and hitting the throttle—there are real skills you should know, and this course is designed to remove a lot of anxiety, especially around docking. Docking is one of the hardest parts of powerboating: getting into a slip, maneuvering in close quarters, managing wind coming from all directions, and operating around other boats and the fuel dock. In this course, you’ll get the knowledge and skills to maneuver your boat confidently in those situations. We also cover the fundamentals you must know: Rules of the road (who gives way—and why “I’ll give way to everyone” can be dangerous) Docking techniques, including spring lines and close-quarter maneuvering Planing and how/when to use trim tabs Anchoring (anchor choice + proper scope) Navigation (how to look at and read a chart) This course is a strong precursor to bareboat chartering—especially if you’re thinking about chartering a power cat somewhere like Greece—and it’s also a precursor to the international license SLC-P, so you can use that license for destinations like Europe or the Seychelles. If you want a structured pathway to competence on a big powerboat, this course is for you. #powerboat #powerboating #boating