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At Aceboater.com, we believe boating safety education should be available to everyone. That’s why our Ohio‑approved safe boating course manual is offered FREE.

Inside, you’ll find clear, practical information on boating safety across the United States.

 

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Chapter 1

### Boating safety course introduction

- Mandatory boater education
- Boating terminology
- Registration & Titling

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Chapter 2

### Boating Equipment

- Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
- Navigation light equipment
- Other recommended equipment

Chapter 3

### Trip Planning and Preparation

- Pre-departure checklist
- Launching & Retrieving a boat from the water
- Boat preventive maintenance

Chapter 4

### Safe Boat Operation and Aids to Navigation

- Operator responsibilities
- Homeland security
- Aids to navigation system

Chapter 5

### Navigation Rules and Getting Underway

- Navigation rules
- Meeting situations
- Procedures for Anchoring

Chapter 6

### Emergency Preparedness

- Boating accidents
- Surviving in cold water
- Rendering assistance - Accident report

Chapter 7

### Other Water Activities

- Water skiing & towed devices
- Water-Jet Propelled Watercraft (PWC)
- Marine environment

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### A complete 3-hour course… well organized in 7 chapters

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