How is the water out there so far? Are you enjoying yourself? We hope so. If you’re feeling like you could use a tune up on your boating skills, we’ve got plenty of classes lined up for July and August! Boating season should be stress-free and a fun time with friends and family. We’re here to help you accomplish just that.
Here is our schedule for our July and August boating classes. Join us! If you are interested in attending, just click on the title link to sign up.
July 2018
July 7: Marine Radio Operations
A VHF radio is your best tool in an emergency situation. This two hour, hands-on class teaches all the functions found on a standard marine radio and the vocabulary needed to confidently operate it.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
July 7-8: Basic Powerboat Cruising
This 14-hour course includes both on-the-water sessions and classroom sessions. The focus will be on how to responsibly operate a twin screw powered cruising vessel during daylight hours within sight of land in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Basic Cruising Certificate
July 7-8: Safe Powerboat Handling
Learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve your boat handling skills on actual boats. This will be a 14-hour course with classroom sessions and on-the-water sessions totaling six to eight hours each, covering required education topics.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
July 14-15: Coastal Cruising and Night Navigation
This 20-hour course teaches how to safely navigate unfamiliar territory. You’ll leave this class knowing how to plan, prepare and execute a multi-day cruising expedition.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Inshore Powerboat Cruising certificate and US Powerboating Night Operations certificate
July 23-24: Expedition 61 Basic Powerboat Cruising
This 14-hour course takes place both in the classroom and on the water. You’ll learn how to operate a vessel larger than 30 feet and improve your boating skills.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
Certificates Earned: US Powerboating Basic Cruising Certificate
August 2018
August 4: Marine Radio Operations
This two hour, hands-on class teaches all the functions found on a standard marine radio and the vocabulary needed to confidently operate it.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
August 4-5: Safe Powerboat Handling
Learn how to safely operate a powerboat and improve your boat handling skills on actual boats. This is a 14-hour hands-on, on-the-water course where students will gain the required education for standard boat handling.
Ages: 12 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certificate
August 4-5: Basic Powerboat Cruising
This 14-hour course includes both on-the-water sessions and classroom sessions. The focus will be on how to responsibly operate a twin screw powered cruising vessel during daylight hours within sight of land in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: None
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Basic Cruising Certificate
August 25-26: Coastal Cruising and Night Navigation
This 20-hour course teaches how to safely navigate unfamiliar territory. You’ll leave this class knowing how to plan, prepare and execute a multi-day cruising expedition.
Ages: 16 – Adult
Prerequisites: Basic Powerboat Cruising
Certifications Earned: US Powerboating Inshore Powerboat Cruising certificate and US Powerboating Night Operations certificate
We’re excited to enjoy the rest of the summer with all of you!