your boating problem, we can help you find a solution. Do you want someone to go out with you to give you an orientation on the local waters? Do you have a mechanical problem or any problem that you want to work on yourself? One of our members will have been there and done that. Our members’ boats range from kayaks to large yachts. Our sailors have sailed all over the world. Some members do not own boats but enjoy the social aspects of membership (plus it’s always great to go along on someone else’s boat). A membership application is included on the last page. Membership fees are shown on the application. Just remove it from the booklet and mail to the address shown. We will then contact you. SENIOR NAVIGATOR The United States Power Squadrons issues grades to its members based on educational achievement. To achieve a grade, you must have taken and passed the courses below that grade. The highest grade is Senior Navigator. This means that you have completed all of the advanced classes and six of the eight elective courses. It is a very rewarding challenge. You will be educated in all aspects of boating and can operate any type of boat anywhere with GO FOR IT!!!
Advanced Piloting Jan. 05 – Mar. 23, 2018 Fridays 0930 - 1130 Junior Navigation Oct. 23, 2018 – Mar. 26, 2018 Tuesday 1300 - 1500 ELECTIVE COURSES DATES & TIMES Marine Electrical Systems Jan. 17 – Mar. 18, 2018 Wednesday 0930 - 1130 Marine Communications Systems Jan. 17 – Mar. 18, 2018 Wednesday 1330- 1530 Sail Jan, 15 – Feb. 08, 2018 Monday & Thursday 1300 - 1500 Weather Feb. 19 – Mar. 25, 2018 Mondays & Thursdays 1300-1530 Cruise Planning Jan. 08 – Feb. 05, 2018 Mondays &Wednesdays 1830-2030 Engine Maintenance TBD Tuesday 0900 - 1100 Electronic Navigation Systems TBD Wednesday 1900 - 2100 Instructor Development TBD Wednesday 0900 - 1200 Class Schedules 2018 PUBLIC BOATING COURSES DATES & TIMES America’s Boating Course v3 Jan. 27, Feb. 10, 20187 Saturdays 0830 - 1230 America’s Boating Course v3 Feb. 07 – Mar. 21, 2018 Wednesday 1830-2030 America’s Boating Course v3 Apr. 28, May 12, 2018 Saturdays 0830 - 1230 America’s Boating Course v3 July 07, 14 & 21, 2018 Saturdays 0830 - 1230 America’s Boating Course v3 Sept. 08, 15 & 22, 2018 Saturdays 0830 - 1230
See center page for schedule & costs Hurricanes and Boats This seminar covers how to select a location and prepare your boat for a hurricane. The kit includes Student Notes with copies of the slides. See center page for schedule & costs Marine Radar This seminar covers how radar functions, radar selection, and operation of the radar under various conditions including setting of controls, display interpretation, basic navigation, and collision avoidance using radar. Optionally available but not part of the basic seminar is The Radar Book written by Kevin Monahan ($25 retail) can be purchased at the seminar. See center page for schedule & costs Mastering the Rules of the Road This seminar provides an explanation with examples of the 37 Rules of the Road for both the U.S. Inland Rules and the International Rules (COLREGS). It the sometimes complex law relating to boat operation for the recreational boater. It is a starting point for study preparation for the USCG License examination. This seminar kit includes McGraw-Hill's The One Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road by Charlie Wing See center page for schedule & costs