What do physics geniuses, Archimedes and Sir Isaac Newton have to do with keeping you safe while boating? Join our outdoor adventure team as they decode the fun and sometimes quirky science that helps you and them stay safely afloat. With the help of Archimedes and Newton, our boater safety certification candidates explore the concepts of buoyancy, gravity, calculating force, refraction, color theory, Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, Archimedes Principle, boater safety rules, and accident prevention.
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Into Boating Safety: Advanced Boating Technology
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Getting Boating Safety Certified
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History of Nautical Navigation: Safely Navigating Our Waterways
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Into Bowfishing – Fish That Fly: Silver Carp
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