Boating Essentials Free Course
Learn2Boat’s free foundation course
Six focused lessons covering the language, habits and decisions every new or returning boater should understand before moving into specialist training.
Free course6 lessonsAbout 90–120 minutesFinal baseline assessment
Course lessons
- Lesson 1: Boat Language and Orientation
- Lesson 2: Lookout and Collision Basics
- Lesson 3: Essential Lights and Shapes
- Lesson 4: Safety and Emergency Priorities
- Lesson 5: Weather and Pre-departure Checks
- Lesson 6: VHF Foundations
Measure your baseline
Take the assessment before or after the course. Your result recommends a specialist Learn2Boat course only when it matches the knowledge gap you demonstrated.