Boater Safety Training Effectiveness?

Rattlesnake Guy · 10-23-2007, 09:13 PM

I was disappointed when they allowed some to take the test online. I think doing the face time with the instructor was very valuable.

I have noticed that the safety of the boaters at the beginning and end of the season seems to be a lot better than the average in the middle. It would be interesting to know what percentage of boaters stopped by the MP in July actually had the certificate?

The other thing that seems missing is a road test like you do with a car or motorcycle. What some folks consider 150 feet is quite remarkable.

10-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I was disappointed when they allowed some to take the test online. I think doing the face time with the instructor was very valuable. I have noticed that the safety of the boaters at the beginning and end of the season seems to be a lot better than the average in the middle. It would be interesting to know what percentage of boaters stopped by the MP in July actually had the certificate? The other thing that seems missing is a road test like you do with a car or motorcycle. What some folks consider 150 feet is quite remarkable.