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The course was very informative and helpful to know laws and regulations

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Overall enjoyable and well organized course. I like the voice overs, and the size of the modules....

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Easy and very informative.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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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