Polish up your docking skills! The Recreational Powerboating Association will be conducting “Close Quarters Powerboat Handling” clinics using its newly developed training simulator at 5 indoor boat shows during January and February to promote awareness of its training programs and kick off its instructor development efforts (see list and links below).

Participants will learn the fundamentals of precision boat control with the help of a twin inboard Powerboat Training Simulator. This practical, hands-on program begins with a short classroom session to discuss essential boat control principles used in docking, departing and other challenging close quarters scenarios. Then participants will have the opportunity to put boat handling theory to practice using a specially designed powerboat training simulator. You’ll learn new skills and strategies to get your boat to do exactly what you want it to do without worrying about damaging the gelcoat.


Participation is free for persons 18 & over with paid boat show admission. Space in each session is limited so we recommend you sign up to reserve your spot in the time slot that best fits your schedule.








Boat Show Locations & Dates:

• New York Boat Show – Jan. 17 – 21
  (follow this link for clinic schedule during show)
  http://www.nyboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx

• Baltimore Boat Show – Jan. 27 – 30
  (follow this link for clinic schedule during show)
  http://www.baltimoreboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx

• Atlantic City Boat Show - Feb. 2- 6
  (follow this link for clinic schedule during show)
  http://www.acboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx

• St. Louis Boat Show – Feb. 9 – 12
  (follow this link for clinic schedule during show)
  http://www.stlouisboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx

• New England (Boston) Boat Show – Feb. 26 & 27
  (follow this link for clinic schedule during show)
  http://www.newenglandboatshow.com/attendees/features/features.aspx