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National On-Water Standards Self-Verification Toolbox

           The National On-Water Standards (NOWS) Program has developed the Self-Verification Toolbox for boating educators of all domains (POWER, HUMAN, and SAIL) so that boating education courses across the US can update their program based on the new ANSI approved On-Water Standards and it's affiliated materials.   

          At the moment, the Self-Verification tool-kits in PDF form are free to download. Click on any of the three domains listed below to access Administration and Checklist documents and more information about the NOWS Self-Verification Toolbox. The free download is a limited offer, so download it now!

POWER Verification Tools
Use these tools to verify that an On-Water approach to Skills-based Entry Level Powerboat instruction complies with the American National Standards.
Not familiar with the American National Standard for Powerboat Operation? Click here to learn more.
Use these tools to verify that an On-Water approach to Skills-based Entry Level Human-propelled craft instruction complies with the American National Standards.
Not familiar with the American National Standard for Human-propelled Craft Operation? Click here to learn more.
SAIL Verification Tools
Use these tools to verify that an On-Water approach to Skills-based Entry Level Sailboat instruction complies with the American National Standards.
Not familiar with the American National Standard for Sailboat Operation? Click here to learn more.
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