Crew at the Helm

Two leading boating education organizations with a history of making boating education easy and affordable, have teamed up to offer a fully interactive online seminar for those First Mates who may find themselves needing to take command of the family boat. Crew at the Helm, from the US Power Squadrons (USPS), in partnership with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety, aims to acquaint the First Mate with basic skills he or she may need in an emergency.
Members of our partner organizations are eligible for 25% off this course. Click here to get your code.
$34.95
Are you a regular passenger on your family's or friend's boat? Become more confident with anchoring, handling emergencies, first aid and more.

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