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Discover Powerboating

NESC is now offering powerboat training for every level of boater, in partnership with American Boating! Whether you’re stepping aboard a powerboat for the very first time or looking to sharpen your handling skills, our courses are designed to build confidence and ability on the water. Together with American Boating, we’re proud to deliver AB 101, 103, and 104 – progressive training that takes you from the basics of safe operation through to advanced seamanship and navigation.

Discover the freedom, safety, and enjoyment that come with learning proper powerboat handling. Explore our courses below and find the perfect fit for your next adventure on the water!

Powerboating Experience

Beginner Powerboating – AB 101
New England Sailing Center (NESC)
Enjoy a two-day basic powerboat course.
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Certification Available: AB 101 Beginner Powerboating
  • Locations: BVI, Rhode Island
  • Group Session Cost: $____ per person

Step aboard and discover the essentials of recreational powerboating. Over two immersive days, you’ll gain the skills to handle a boat safely and confidently, covering navigation, seamanship, and boat handling from the ground up.

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Intermediate Powerboating – AB 103
New England Sailing Center (NESC)
Prepare to skipper larger vessels between 30 and 45 feet.
  • Prerequisite: AB 101
  • Certification Available: AB 103 Intermediate Powerboating
  • Locations: BVI, Rhode Island
  • Group Session Cost: $____ per person

Build on your foundation with training aboard larger vessels between 30 and 45 feet. This course develops your seamanship through boat systems, weather awareness, emergency procedures, and advanced docking, preparing you for confident single-day cruising in moderate conditions.

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Advanced Powerboating – AB 104
New England Sailing Center (NESC)
Skipper 30 to 45 feet powerboats on extended trips or bareboat charters.
  • Prerequisite: AB 101, AB 103
  • Certification Available: AB 104 Advanced Powerboating
  • Locations: BVI, Rhode Island
  • Group Session Cost: $____ per person

Take the next step into multi-day cruising and coastal passagemaking aboard vessels between 30 and 45 feet. This advanced course builds expertise in trip planning, provisioning, navigation, and system management, preparing you to skipper confidently in moderate to heavy conditions.

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