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Hello current and future Captains and crew members of power and sailing vessels.
My name is Captain Ed Jarvis.
I am the Founder of the Academy of Boating.
I recognized the need for a comprehensive program of instruction while navigating my first coastal, solo trip on my 45 foot motor yacht from Boston, Massachusetts, South to the state of North Carolina and continuing South to the State of Florida.
Hello current and future Captains and crew members of power and sailing vessels.
My name is Captain Ed Jarvis.
I am the Founder of the Academy of Boating.
I recognized the need for a comprehensive program of instruction while navigating my first coastal, solo trip on my 45 foot motor yacht from Boston, Massachusetts, South to the state of North Carolina and continuing South to the State of Florida.
It didn't take me long to realize that not only were my skills not where they should be.. almost every recreational boater's knowledge and skills were erratic at best. Most operators that I came into contact with lacked the necessary experience and knowledge to operate their vessels in a professional manner and in accordance with the Rules & Regulations developed by the United States Coast Guard.
I decided to do research on the subject of Boating Navigation and Safety. My research revealed that there are over seventeen million recreational boats in the United States and that only one operator out of 500 has a United States Coast Guard credential.
Not everyone who owns a recreational boat desires to complete a formal educational program which can take hundreds of hours to complete and can cost thousands of dollars.
This program is designed for YOU if your goal is to increase your overall boating knowledge.
I was surprised to learn that seventy five percent of all boating accidents involve collisions.
Also, not surprisingly, eighty five percent of these collisions are caused by operator error.
Armed with this knowledge, I decided that something needed to be done.
I have created this educational program which will I will narrate and be presented with the help of several avatars.
It is my objective for this program to be both educational and entertaining.
To assist you in learning, we have taken hundreds of subjects and broken them down into modules of six minutes in length. New modules are added every week.
Our program will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide you with the confidence to address many boating challenges. This program is being developed using the content from Captain courses I teach to both new and experienced Captains in North Carolina.
Our initial program modules include: Collision Avoidance, Right of way, Life jackets, An understanding of Tides, Lookout Responsibilities, Visual Distress Signals, Navigation Lights, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, Safe Speed, United States Coast Guard Safety Checks, Management of Crossing Situations and Head On Situations.
As the developer and presenter of this program, my credentials include three undergraduate degrees, one graduate degree, a United States Coast Guard Master Captain of self-propelled vessels of less than 100 gross tons,
A United States Coast Guard Operator of UnInspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Certification.
A permit by the Federal Communication Commission as a maritime radio operator.
Approved instructor status by the United States Coast Guard.
It is my sincere hope that this program exceeds your expectations.
Safe Boating.
You will learn the size of the United States boating industry. The frequency of boating accidents and primary causes. You will learn the dangers of navigation, boat handling and safety. You will receive an overview of the course content which will be added on a weekly basis. You will begin to watch your skills develop as your confidence increases.
You will learn the United States Coast Guard navigational rules regarding the right of way on open waters and the philosophy and causes of collision avoidance in U. S. navigable waters.
This lecture will focus on tides. You will learn about their formation, duration and meaning to the boat captain and crew when planning a trip or fishing.
You and your crew will learn the duties of a lookout. The United States Coast Guard rules regarding number of hours on watch in a given day. You will learn the duties of the forward lookout and activities and when necessary, of a second lookout on the rear of your vessel.
This module will instruct the Captain and crew on the legal requirements for personal floatation devices and life jackets. The various types, the size requirements, the types recommended based upon boating activities. How to inspect, care for and proper sizing.
In this module, you will learn about the four primary types of lifejackets. The water conditions they are designed for and the best way to fit and enter the water.
You will learn how to best maneuver your vessel to minimize the potential of a collision during a crossing situation of two or more vessels.
As Captain, you will learn how to assess if you are in a head-on situation, your collision avoidance strategies and sound signals to notify the on-coming vessel.
In this video you will learn THE SAFE SPEED PHILOSOPHY that should be the basis of all of your on water activities in any size or type of vessel.
In this module, you will learn the lighting requirements based upon vehicle type and size. The captain will learn about the number of lights, lighting fixtures, colors and range of visibility required.
You will learn how to contact the various agencies that provide vessel safety checks. You will learn the USCG safety equipment laws. You will review review the USCG inspection form and learn the value of the VSC inspection sticker. Remember, passing this inspection does not prevent your vessel from a future boarding.
This module is a continuation of Lecture 11. The Captain and crew will learn about the onboard requirements of safety equipment that will be inspected by a member of the United States Coast Guard or a member of the Auxiliary.
You will learn about the Silent killer. The DANGER and CAUSES of carbon monoxide poisoning and actions to prevent this odorless killer from harming your family, guests and crew.
The Captain will learn about approved and recommended visual distress signals to be utilized during the day, evening or periods of poor visibility. You will learn the process of how to best perform exercises with your crew. Every member of your crew will become familiar with their responsibilities in the event of a dangerous or threatening situation.
The captain and crew will learn the laws regarding disposal of waste and petroleum products. How far out to sea? What products can be disposed of? The types of waste placards required to be on board, their size and location.
You will learn your legal responsibilities when navigating through narrow channels. If necessary to pass a vessel you will learn when you are considered to be the stand on or give way vessel. You will learn the passing sound signals and if unsure of a vessel's intention to pass your vessel, how to best notify of your uncertainty..
When operating your vessel, it is critical that your crew and guests understand nautical terminology in order to follow your directions. This module will teach you, your crew and guests a common language to be understood by everyone onboard.
You will learn the historical origination of how the various parts of your boat hull were named.
you will learn the nautical terms used to describe parts of your hull, interior compartments and how your boat dimensions are determined.
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