Basic Power Boating Class
This course will include operating a small powerboat in a safe and controlled manner, starting systems, general trouble shooting, down speed, planning turns, low speed turns, landing on a buoy, turning, anchoring, landing, and docking.
The book used for this course is the California Course for Safe Boating. You can view an online version of this book here: online textbook. Picking up your book early is recommended but not required.
Course Details
Length: 9 Hours
Minimum Enrollment: 3
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Minimum Age Requirement: 12
Pricing
General Public: $140
CSUS Alumni: $135
Affiliates: $130
Sac State Students: $70
2026 Power Boating Class Schedule
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOAT01 | Mar 16 | Mar 18 | Mon – Wed | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| BOAT02 | Apr 6 | Apr 8 | Mon – Wed | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| BOAT03 | May 18 | May 20 | Mon – Wed | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| BOAT04 | June 15 | June 17 | Mon – Wed | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| BOAT05 | July 13 | July 15 | Mon – Wed | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| BOAT06 | Aug 17 | Aug 19 | Mon – Wed | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| BOAT07 | Sept 14 | Sept 16 | Mon – Wed | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| BOAT08 | Oct 12 | Oct 14 | Mon – Wed | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM |