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| USPS® ELECTIVE GRADES CLASSES |
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Schedule 2016/2017 |
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Cruise Planning Syllabus |
This course focuses on preparation for a cruise, whether the cruise is for a day, a week, a month, or longer. Whether you are going to cruise on rivers, lakes, the coasts, or across the oceans, very valuable information is provided by those who have been there. The topics discussed are:
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425-835-0214 Lt Susan Tarpley,P |
Orca Room, Everett Yacht Club Members $60.00 $15.00 supplies Non-members $90.00 $45.00 supplies |
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Engine Maintenance Syllubus |
Modern engines offer high reliability and good performance through the use of computerized systems for fuel delivery and engine timing. Most of these systems are “black boxes” that can no longer be serviced by weekend mechanics with ordinary tools. The Engine Maintenance course covers those repairs that do-it-yourselfers can still perform, teaches how to diagnose problems that might be beyond your ability to fix, and how to share information with your mechanic so the right repairs get performed. The Engine Maintenance course also covers basic mechanical systems such as drive systems (propellers), steering systems, and engine controls. The last chapter discusses solutions you might use to problems that could occur while afloat and away from a repair facility. Gasoline, diesel, and outboard engines are treated independently in this chapter. |
425-379-9316 P/Lt/C Raul Biascochea, AP |
Residence Please call Instructor Members $45.00 $10.00 supplies Non-Members $65.00 $30.00 |
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Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Systems Syllabus |
The Marine Electronics
course consists of three modules: ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, ME 102,
Marine Radio Communications, and ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation.
There are no prerequisites for any of these modules; however, it is suggested
that a member take ME 101 before taking ME 102. All three modules must be
successfully completed to receive credit for Marine Electronics.
ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, provides information about properties of electricity, electrical power requirements and wiring practices, direct current power, alternating current power, galvanic and stray-current corrosion, lightning protection, and electrical interference. |
Early Oct 2016 |
425-379-9316 P/Lt/C Raul Biascochea, AP |
Residence Please call Instructor Members $45.00 $10.00 supplies Non Members $65.00 $30.00 |
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Marine
Communication Systems Syllabus |
ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, delves into radio waves and transmitters, receivers and transceivers, antennas and transmission lines, FCC Rules and Regulations, FCC Frequency Plan, marine radiotelephone operating procedures, and other communication services (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications, amateur radio, and more). | TBD | ||
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Instructor Development
Syllabus |
Unlike other USPS courses, the Instructor Development course is not designed to enhance boating skills. Rather, its emphasis is on enhancing presentation techniques and instructor skills. The course has been designed to demonstrate interactive teaching methods focused on adult learning. Students are required to prepare lesson plans and give three presentations to their peers utilizing a variety of teaching aids and presentation skills. The instructor may assign a topic for these presentations or you may use material and PowerPoint slides from existing USPS courses, and they may build on one another. | TBD |
P/Lt/C Joellyn Jackson, S |
Old Everett Yacht Club Free to Members |
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Sail
2009 Syllabus |
Sail 2009 is a completely new sail course created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, for basic skills and knowledge. The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety, and sail processes and then tackles the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing. Appendices provide an introduction to sailboat racing and sailing in Canadian waters.This new Sail course is a single volume Student and Instructor Manual (IM) developed in cooperation with the Canadian Sail & Power Squadron. Course instructional materials include material in Microsoft PowerPoint® format with embedded animations that require additional software to perform correctly.Course completion is documented by a closed book exam graded by USPS Headquarters. Minimum computer requirements for the current version of the IM CD are:
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TBD Pending Interest |
Old Everett Yacht Club Orca Room 404 14th Ave. Everett Members $45.00 $10.00 supplies Non-Members $65.00 $30.00 supplies |
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Weather
Syllabus |
Awareness of weather phenomena, how to read a weather map and the sky, and understand and anticipate weather developments for more pleasurable boating are objectives of this course. Subjects include:
Observations that the skipper can make afloat include both instrumental and visual:
Throughout, the student is encouraged to make observations and predictions in order to gain experience in applying the principles taught and develop greater insight into weather phenomena. |
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425-379-9316 P/Lt/C Raul Biascochea, AP |
Raul's Residence Please Call Instructor Members $55.00 $10.00 supplies Non-Members $80.00 $40.00 supplies |
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Contact:
Lt/C Joellyn Jackson, S ASEO 425-347-0763 or
email
In addition to the advanced grades and electives are the supplemental programs. For a listing of the available programs Click Here. Back to top |
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