BEST - Boating Emergency Safety Training Course
The Boating Emergency Safety Training (BEST) Course is our flagship, all-inclusive course designed to develop confident, competent, and prepared boat operators. This comprehensive, hands-on program combines advanced recreational boating instruction with essential emergency medical response training, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a vessel while effectively responding to emergencies on and around the water.
Throughout this intensive five-day course, students receive professional instruction in boat handling, close-quarters maneuvering, docking, emergency maneuvers, fire prevention, marine communications, medical emergencies, and lifesaving techniques. Training emphasizes real-world scenarios, helping students build confidence through repetition and practical application.
The 5 Days (40 Hours) BEST Course is the most comprehensive training experience, combining nationally recognized boating instruction with professional emergency response certification to prepare students for real-world boating challenges and medical emergencies.
In this BEST Course you will be awarded:
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
American College of Surgeons (ACS) Stop the Bleed Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
BEST Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
Instruction is led by:
United States Coast Guard credentialed Captains
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Certified Instructors
AHA Certified Instructors
ACS Certified Instructors
International Fire Service Professional Qualification (IFSPQ) Certified Instructors
Course Includes
NSBC Boat Control On-Water Training
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Boat Control
Module 2 – Intermediate Boat Handling
Module 3 – Advanced Maneuvering
Module 4 – Open Water Operations
Marine Emergency Response Training
Marine Fire Extinguisher Training
Marine VHF Radio Communications
Water Emergency & Rescue Procedures
Medical Emergency Training
American Heart Association CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
First Aid
Stop the Bleed®
Bloodborne Pathogens
What You'll Learn
Vessel preparation and pre-departure safety inspections
Docking, undocking, and close-quarters maneuvering
Precision boat handling in wind and current
Emergency stopping and avoidance maneuvers
Safe fueling procedures
Passenger safety and emergency preparedness
Marine fire prevention and suppression
Proper VHF radio communication
Medical emergency response and lifesaving techniques
Water rescue and emergency management
Professional tips, techniques, and best practices developed through years of on-the-water experience
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must:
Successfully complete a NASBLA-approved Boating Safety Course (online or classroom).
Meet all applicable Florida legal boating requirements.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Recreational boat owners
New and experienced boat operators
Families operating powerboats
Captains seeking advanced recreational skills
Individuals employed to operate marine patrol, security, or work vessels
Anyone wanting to become a safer, more confident operator on the water
The Boating Emergency Safety Training (BEST) Course is our flagship, all-inclusive course designed to develop confident, competent, and prepared boat operators. This comprehensive, hands-on program combines advanced recreational boating instruction with essential emergency medical response training, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a vessel while effectively responding to emergencies on and around the water.
Throughout this intensive five-day course, students receive professional instruction in boat handling, close-quarters maneuvering, docking, emergency maneuvers, fire prevention, marine communications, medical emergencies, and lifesaving techniques. Training emphasizes real-world scenarios, helping students build confidence through repetition and practical application.
The 5 Days (40 Hours) BEST Course is the most comprehensive training experience, combining nationally recognized boating instruction with professional emergency response certification to prepare students for real-world boating challenges and medical emergencies.
In this BEST Course you will be awarded:
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
American College of Surgeons (ACS) Stop the Bleed Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
BEST Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
Instruction is led by:
United States Coast Guard credentialed Captains
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Certified Instructors
AHA Certified Instructors
ACS Certified Instructors
International Fire Service Professional Qualification (IFSPQ) Certified Instructors
Course Includes
NSBC Boat Control On-Water Training
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Boat Control
Module 2 – Intermediate Boat Handling
Module 3 – Advanced Maneuvering
Module 4 – Open Water Operations
Marine Emergency Response Training
Marine Fire Extinguisher Training
Marine VHF Radio Communications
Water Emergency & Rescue Procedures
Medical Emergency Training
American Heart Association CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
First Aid
Stop the Bleed®
Bloodborne Pathogens
What You'll Learn
Vessel preparation and pre-departure safety inspections
Docking, undocking, and close-quarters maneuvering
Precision boat handling in wind and current
Emergency stopping and avoidance maneuvers
Safe fueling procedures
Passenger safety and emergency preparedness
Marine fire prevention and suppression
Proper VHF radio communication
Medical emergency response and lifesaving techniques
Water rescue and emergency management
Professional tips, techniques, and best practices developed through years of on-the-water experience
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must:
Successfully complete a NASBLA-approved Boating Safety Course (online or classroom).
Meet all applicable Florida legal boating requirements.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Recreational boat owners
New and experienced boat operators
Families operating powerboats
Captains seeking advanced recreational skills
Individuals employed to operate marine patrol, security, or work vessels
Anyone wanting to become a safer, more confident operator on the water