Skipper Saver

This program is a blend of two USPS objectives - SAFETY and EDUCATION. Its purpose is to help the student acquire basic boat handling ability without frills or superfluous information. The idea is to learn how to operate a boat safely in an emergency without the throes of panic.
It consists of three classroom lessons, which cover: situations requiring immediate action, boat handling and use of the radiotelephone. A fourth session on the water in the family boat is a practical demonstration of the classroom work. A helpmate section provides reference on what to do in situations requiring first aid, special needs of guests, useful knots, radiotelephone procedures and boat handling. A Skipper Saver Patch and Certificate are available for presentation to those who successfully complete the program.