This list of core resources has been compiled by the CRBP Commission to reflect a sample of literature that is aligned with the CRBP exam content and would be useful in preparing to be a recreational boating professional or preparing to earn the CRBP. The list is reviewed and recent references may be added periodically.
While these resources are not required reading and should not be interpreted as constituting the sole source of all CRBP exam questions, candidates may find them useful when preparing for the exam. Each candidate should develop his or her own personal reading list and study plan based on individual needs and knowledge.
CRBP Domain Resource Lists by Domain
- A Boaters Guide to Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats
- Black's Law Dictionary, 10th Edition
- Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
- Title Vi of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. § 2000d Et Seq.
- American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- American National Standards institute (ANSI)
- USCG State Grant Program
- USCG Performance Report Part II
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
- Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 68th Edition
- The Guerrilla Guide to Robert's Rules, by Nancy Sylvester
- 33 CFR 175.5 - Exemption from preemption
- 33 CFR Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security
- 46 U.S. Code Chapter 61 - Reporting Marine Casualties
- 46 U.S. Code Chapter 63 - Investigating Marine Casualties
- USCG Navigation Rules, 72 COLREGS
- 33 CFR Part 173 - Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting
- 33 CFR 173.51 - Applicability
- 33 CFR 173.55 - Report of casualty or accident
- http://www.marinesurvey.org
- USCG Standards for Backyard Boat Builders
- National Vessel Numbering and Titling Manual
- USCG Annual Recreational Boating Accident Statistics Reports
- National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) National Education Standards
- 33 CFR 175.3 - Definitions
- 46 USC 43101 Boating Safety Circular, Spring 2017
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI), NASBLA Testing Standards
- 33 CFR Part 174 - State Numbering And Casualty Reporting Systems
- 33 CFR 173.79 - Expiration of Coast Guard certificate of number
- 33 CFR 173.17 - Reciprocity
- 33 CFR 174.17 - Contents of application for certificate of number
- 33 CFR 181.23 - Hull identification numbers required
- http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/46 USC 6102(b)
- Bill of Rights/Amendments
- COMDINST 16750.8 Federal/State Relations - Recreational Boating Safety
- COMDTINST 5216.18 Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement
- COMDTINST M16130.2F U. S. Coast Guard Addendum to the U.S. National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS)
- The Sport Fish Restoration Act
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Association Law Handbook: A Practical Guide for Associations, Societies and Charities 5th Edition
- “Social Marketing Influencing Behaviors for Good”, - Philip Kotler and Nancy Lee
- “Injury Prevention and Public Health, Practical Knowledge, Skills and Strategies”, Tom Christoffel and Susan Seavo Gallagher
- American Canoe Association (ACA) "Basic Paddling”
- U.S. Sailing Association (USS) “Basic Sailing Skills”
- American Sailing Association (ASA) “Sailing Made Easy”
- “Preparing Instructional Objectives: A critical Tool in the Development of Effective Instruction”, 3rd Edition, Robert F. Mager
- NASBLA Boating Education Classroom Course Standards
- Social Media Examiner
- Utilizing Foundational Perspectives
- States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA)
- Uniform Law Commission
- National Vessel Documentation Center
- U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
- United States Power Squadrons
- Preparing Instructional Objectives: A Critical Tool in the Development of Effective Instruction, 3rd Edition, by Robert F. Mager
- Robert Mager's Instructional Objectives PPT created/presented by Ms. Elouise Bryan, May 28th, 2013
- On-Water American National Standard Established for Recreational Boating Instruction
- NASBLA Review/ Approval/Re-Approval of a Boating Education Course
- NASBLA Procedure: Boating Education Course Review and Approval, revised January 2019
- The Community Action Model: A Community Driven Model to Address Disparities in Health, NIH, Lavery, Smith and Reed
- Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation Model; Donald Kirkpatrick, University of Wisconsin, 1959,1975, 1993