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Several questions on the California final exam, I would guess 10 or 15 % percent, were not covered...

John C
Posted 2 weeks ago

i read a book and the A,B,Cs of calif boating. it was giving to me at my lake core of enginers its...

Raymond S
Posted 2 weeks ago

It would have been nice to be able to whatch the videos. The course kept saying that it was a...

James D
Posted 2 weeks ago

Excellent content and very thorough. The main issue is wait time between each page. People who read...

Eliza M
Posted 1 month ago

Pretty good but some of the sections during the course made you wait too long to get to the next...

Roger S
Posted 1 month ago

Very easy to follow. Learned both verbally and visually. Helpful to get through the course on time.

Grant C
Posted 1 month ago

Enjoyed the course

Julia N
Posted 9 months ago

Easy to navigate and understand

samuel s
Posted 9 months ago

Exactly what I was looking for. Clear video clips and audio to relay the important points.

Gregory L
Posted 10 months ago

Very relevant

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Safety

What horsepower means for your boating family

Having the required boating safety equipment on your boat at all times is not only required but will help if you find yourself in an emergency situation.

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How-To

Wakeboarding – Tips and Tricks

Here are a few pointers about three of my favourite tricks when I’m out having fun, and not focused on my competition tricks.

Billy Allen

Gear

Wakeboarding: A Gear Guide

Whether you’re looking for your first wakeboard, or the most powerful one out there, this list will help you decide on your next board.

Billy Allen

Adventure

What’s New and Exciting in the World of Watersports

If you’re looking for a different sense of thrilling adventure, check out what’s new in the world of watersports this summer!

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