Table of Contents What are the operating conditions for which the ANSs apply?


Since EDU-4 is focused on the design and delivery of instruction of entry-level skills identified in the Power, Human- propelled, and Sail ANSs, its application is based on the operating conditions established within each standard with respect to boat characteristics, wind/water conditions, and general operation conditions. Therefore, refer to the domain- specific skills ANS for details when using EDU-4 to design and implement on-water, skills-based instruction for the specific domain.


Do I pay to use ANSs? How do I access them?


ANSs are freely available for use by anyone interested in the design and delivery of on-water skills-based recreational boating instruction. They are included in the appendices to this document. They are also freely available for download at the NOWS Program website and ABYC’s online store.


To download free copies of the ANSs for on-water skills instruction, visit the NOWS Program’s website at: https://www.usnows.org/review-standards, or ABYC’s online store at: https://abycinc.org/store/default.aspx.


5 This Technical Support Document was produced in part through USCG grant funds to develop National On-Water Skills Standards. ©2022 United States Sailing Association. Facilitated by Think First Serve.


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