S.C.A.N. – Improving Boater Situational Awareness

This course is designed for boaters looking to enhance their situational awareness and boating safety skills. Participants will learn the importance of maintaining a proper lookout, understanding and applying the nautical rules of the road, and mastering the S.C.A.N. method (Search, Concentrate, Analyze, Navigate) to stay focused and avoid collisions.

The course also covers common distractions and practical strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable boating experience. Through engaging video scenarios and interactive quizzes, learners will practice key techniques and reinforce their knowledge. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with essential tools to navigate waterways confidently and responsibly.

This course does NOT meet any state education requirements. If you need to take a NASBLA approved course, please go to the Course Catalogue and select your state's course.

FREE
S.C.A.N. Your Way to Safer Boating

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