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Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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WELCOME TO THE RPBA. POWERBOATING - MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR LIFESTYLE! The Recreational Powerboating Association is the leading authority for hands-on powerboat instruction, powerboat certification and powerboat schools in the United States. Take powerboating instruction through our network of certified powerboating schools. With certified powerboat instructors. Through our powerboat courses. The RPBA will help you learn powerboating and achieve powerboating certification safely and with confidence. If yo...

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Boater Education Card - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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RPBA ONLINE BOATER EDUCATION CARD OR LICENSE. Get your Boater Education Card or Boating License ONLINE! By taking a boating safety course with the Recreational PowerBoating Association's partner, BoaterExam.com™. You help make our waterways safer and more enjoyable. Your boater education card may help you avoid fines from states where mandatory boater education laws are in effect, and may also entitle you to a reduction on your marine insurance. BoaterExam.com Online Boating License and Certification.

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About - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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The Recreational Powerboating Association (RPBA). Was formed in 2009 in a direct response to the need for a national boater education program that emphasizes a practical, hands on approach. The RPBA’s mission is to be the leader in delivering the highest quality practical boater education in the United States, emphasizing safety, knowledge and practice as the confidence-building cornerstones to promote the powerboating lifestyle. Powerboating Make your passion your life style. Stern Drive / Outboard.

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Clinics - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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RPBA CLOSE QUARTERS POWERBOAT HANDLING. Polish up your docking skills! The Recreational Powerboating Association will be conducting Close Quarters Powerboat Handling clinics using its newly developed training simulator at 5 indoor boat shows during January and February to promote awareness of its training programs and kick off its instructor development efforts (see list and links below). Boat Show Locations and Dates:. New York Boat Show Jan. 17 21. Follow this link for clinic schedule during show).

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Schools - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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Stern Drive / Outboard. 2009 Recreational PowerBoating Association MMIX.

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Close Quarters Powerboat Handling - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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RPBA CLOSE QUARTERS POWERBOAT HANDLING. Close Quarters Powerboat Handling. In order to achieve certification, a student must pass a written test that covers required Ashore Knowledge as well as demonstrate his or her boat handling proficiency by successfully completing the required Underway Skills , both of which are specified below:. Pre-departure passenger safety briefing. Pre-departure and post-sail vessel check. Crew communication and safety. Correct use of a VHF Radio. Secure vessel in a slip proper...

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Membership - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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Driven by a clear need for uniform powerboating instruction and education standards, the Recreational Powerboating Association (RPBA) is building a national network of professionally accredited powerboating schools. RPBA Certification Facilities give powerboaters of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. RPBA Affiliate Schools can assure powerboaters a quality education when they attend any of the RPBA Certification Facilities. Contact ...Print, fi...

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Boating Safety Tips - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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RPBA BOATING SAFETY TIPS. Is no accident the best preparation for emergencies is a well trained crew. Crew training is the responsibility of the skipper and it is prudent to conduct drills with the crew to include: man overboard recovery, fire and abandon ship procedures. Sniff test (gasoline engines) for vapors/fumes. Run blowers for 4 minutes (check exhaust ducts, cowling/vents). PFDs ( one for each person onboard). Fire extinguishers ( location, charge level). Flares ( check expiration date). Position...

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Powerboats - Recreational PowerBoating Asssociation

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An Inboard motor is a marine propulsion system. As opposed to an Outboard motor where an engine is mounted outside of the hull of the craft, an Inboard motor is enclosed within the hull of the boat usually connected to a propulsion screw by a driveshaft. Single Inboard's are powered by one engine, diesel or gas, with one propeller and a rudder positioned amidship directly behind the prop. Stern Drive / Outboard. Stern Drive / Outboard. 2009 Recreational PowerBoating Association MMIX.