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Hands-on boating safety courses near you

by MarineMax 23 Jun 2022 14:53 UTC
Hands-on boating safety courses near you © MarineMax

In boating, safety is one of the first things to think about before heading out on the water.

Your local MarineMax has classes and resources that allow every boater - no matter what level of experience or type of boat you are on—to gain practice and confidence on the water.

Stay safe with MarineMax

Hands-on boating classes

Being a smart boater is easy with our in-house complimentary classes: Women on Water®, Kids in Boating, Captain's Orientation, and more.

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12 items to have in your emergency boating kit

Having a proper toolkit onboard comes in handy in case of emergency or for quick repairs.

Are these items in your toolkit?

Understanding channel markers

Three factors: color, shape, and number will tell you everything you need to know about navigating through a channel out to open sea and back.

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