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Ocean Safety

 
 

For more information or to register, call us at (808) 235-7433.

We accept:

  • VISA or MasterCard
  • check (mailed to or dropped off at our office,
    made payable to "University of Hawaii")
  • cash (dropped off at our office)

For more information on other courses, visit the Continuing Education website.

All information is subject to change without notice.

Ocean Safety Education Course

Learn about the legal and regulatory requirements for persons who participate in the sport of tow-in surfing in Hawai'i; risk management principles; local ocean safety principles and practices; rules and laws pertaining to protected species in ocean waters in Hawai'i; boating skills as they apply to the sport of tow-in surfing; and the historical, cultural, and customary practices of Hawaii's ocean users. All who participate in the sport of tow-in surfing in Hawaii must complete this certification course. Two class meetings.

Course fee: $139


Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety Education Course

Learn about local ocean safety principles and practices; historical, cultural, and customary practices of Hawaii's ocean users; and rules regarding protected species and thrill craft operation in Hawaii. Effective January 2005 all recreational thrill craft (personal watercraft) operators must complete this certification course.

Course fee: $109


Upcoming Courses

June 8, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Ocean Safety Educational Course - Hale Alaka‘i 101

June 8, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety Education Course - Hale Alaka‘i 101

July 20, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Ocean Safety Educational Course - Maui

July 20, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety Education Course - Maui

August 10, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety Education Course - Hale Alaka‘i 101

August 10, 2013, Saturday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Ocean Safety Educational Course - Hale Alaka‘i 101

September 8, 2013, Sunday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Ocean Safety Educational Course - Maui

September 8, 2013, Sunday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety Education Course - Maui

 

 

page last updated: August 13, 2012

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