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Zodiac 2 Day Boat Operations Class Rescheduled

WASHINGTON D.C. -- May 14, 2007 -- The two day Basic Boat Operations Class scheduled for May 15-16 has been rescheduled for August, 2007. Exact dates will be posted soon.

Class Prerequisite:
1. No boat experience necessary
2. Boat Launch and Recovery
3. Swim 50 yards in uniform without gear
4. Supply personal basic wet and dry gear for course participation
5. Pass a Navigation Rules of the Road Internet Course
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/register.asp

Objective:
To train a coxswain to operate a variety of small crafts. Coxswain will demonstrate basic skills such as safety, operation, and the launch and recovery of small boats. This graduate is qualified to work in a maritime unit, but not qualified to operate independently. Course provides basic orientation of small craft operations, stopping short of specific skills like rescue and boarding.

Outline:
• Pre and Post Operations Procedures
• Basic coxswain skills
• Underway piloting to include obstacle avoidance, slow and high speed operations
• Trailer, pierside and beach launch recovery
• Safety procedures to include dewatering, paddling, and mechanical patches.

Questions / Commennts - Contact Bob Stickell @ 202-554-0222 or email bstickell@washingtonmarina.com.



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