Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - New to boating...shocked safety course not mandatory!

Misty Blue · 08-10-2005, 09:15 AM

Dear AA.

Thanks for the intro.

Broad Hopper is only partly correct when he states that you "need" to take the NH course. The USCG Auxiliary and the USPS courses are both NASBLA approved and accepted in all 50 states.

I think that what BH was leading to was that there are certain rules common only to NH waters, 150 safe passage rule, PWC rules, rafting rules, etc.

All USCG Aux instructors go through a rigorous training process that takes weeks, usually months to complete. All Auxiliary instructors in NH ( I asume USPS instructors as well) have had to attend classes dealing with local NH rules. If you take a class out of state they will not give you this information. However if you take a class in NH and go to Florida you will be responsible to become aware of the local rules.

Again, I am planning a class soon. Drop me a line and you will not be disappointed.

Misty Blue.

08-10-2005, 09:15 AM	#2
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	USCG Aux. Course Vs. NH Course. Dear AA. Thanks for the intro. Broad Hopper is only partly correct when he states that you "need" to take the NH course. The USCG Auxiliary and the USPS courses are both NASBLA approved and accepted in all 50 states. I think that what BH was leading to was that there are certain rules common only to NH waters, 150 safe passage rule, PWC rules, rafting rules, etc. All USCG Aux instructors go through a rigorous training process that takes weeks, usually months to complete. All Auxiliary instructors in NH ( I asume USPS instructors as well) have had to attend classes dealing with local NH rules. If you take a class out of state they will not give you this information. However if you take a class in NH and go to Florida you will be responsible to become aware of the local rules. Again, I am planning a class soon. Drop me a line and you will not be disappointed. Misty Blue.