State Boating License vs Boating Skills: What’s the REAL Difference?

If you want to go beyond the basics and feel fully confident at the helm, explore NauticEd’s full catalog of sailing and powerboat courses below. Sailing Courses - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=KoPxEGjOSFw Powerboat Courses - https://www.nauticed.org/powerboating-courses?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=KoPxEGjOSFw What’s the difference between a state boating license and real boating skills? Most new boaters think their state boater card prepares them to operate a boat—but it only covers the minimum safety basics. In this video, we break down what you actually need to become a confident, competent skipper on the water. You’ll learn: ✔️ What a state boating license really teaches you ✔️ Why skills-based training goes far beyond the minimum requirements ✔️ Docking, navigation, and electronic chartplotter skills every boater should know ✔️ What the American National Standards are—and why the U.S. Coast Guard wants boaters to follow them ✔️ How NauticEd’s training is recognized under the American National Standards ✔️ The difference between “being legal” and actually being a safe, skilled boat operator If you want to go beyond the basics and feel fully confident at the helm, explore NauticEd’s full catalog of sailing and powerboat courses below. 00:00 - State Boating License vs Boating Skills Explained 00:40 - Why Skills-Based Training Matters for Real Boating 00:58 - Essential Boating Skills Every Skipper Should Learn 01:27 - What Are the American National Standards (ANS)? 01:59 - Where to Start: Sailing and Powerboat Courses #sailing #boating #boattips