Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your boating safety license and certification exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your exam. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points. Here is the layout of the course: Introduction and welcome Boat basics introduction, terminology, and general concepts Anatomy of a boat General power boat operations Preparation for departure Pre-trip inspection Departures Operating in close quarters Open water navigation Special situations Night-time operations Return to various locations Secure your vessel before leaving for the day General operations: Sailing Introduction and basic sailing terms Prepare for sailboat departure: Inspections and departure Departures Close quarters sailboat maneuvering Open water maneuvering: Sailboats Arriving at a destination: Sailboat Sailboat security Emergencies Handling emergencies: Emergency equipment Emergencies: What could happen Weather and boating Practice test