Beginning BoatingBeginning Boating is an introductory online knowledge check designed for people who are new to boating and aren’t yet ready to take on the skipper’s role. This knowledge building quiz covers the basics to help you become an informed crew member and to be more confident and relaxed on the water this summer.
This is not a formal qualification, but a pre-course (optional) knowledge check.
What will I learn? You’ll learn the basics to help make your day on the water enjoyable including:
- Common nautical terms
- Trip planning
- Lifejacket selection
- Boating safety
- Basic boating rules
- Preparing for the unexpected
This resource is easy to use and understand and is broken into separate sections, with an introductory video or audio clip for each. It includes short knowledge checks so that you can assess your learning as you progress.
When and where? This introductory quiz, which is perfect for anyone new to boating, is accessible online from this Beginning Boating web page. It is always ready and waiting for you to complete, at your convenience, and you can revisit key aspects of it whenever you choose. After registration, you will be sent an email that confirms your login details. If it fails to arrive, please check your junk email folder before contacting Coastguard Boating Education.
If, however, you are interested in taking on the responsibilities of a skipper, we would highly recommend the next step with the Day Skipper course.
How much does it cost? It's free.
How do I log back into the knowledge check? We understand that you may want to refer back to the quiz at any time. It's easy to do, simply click HERE and have your username and password at the ready (this was sent to you in an email when you registered for this quiz).
Get the FREE quiz by clicking GET QUIZ in the Online Study box below.
