Adventure Foundations
Course Description: Setting the foundation for all field-based courses, Adventure Foundations looks at such topics as appropriate clothing and equipment, trip planning practices and backcountry etiquette…
This course fills the requirement for Small Passenger Vessel Operations on non-pleasure vessels operating within 20 miles of shore. Topics include maritime hazards and emergencies, emergency response, firefighting, lifesaving equipment, abandonment, passenger safety, signalling devices and rescue response. The goal of the course is to assist participants in understanding the safe operation of passenger vessels in coastal areas. This course provides theory and practical training in the operation of twin engine rigid hull vessels. Students will learn all safe and efficient procedures for transporting passengers using vessels up to 5 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyages.
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