Lake Mohave Power Squadron
A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 28
Sail and Power Boating
America's Boating Club®


THE USPS PUBLIC BOATING COURSES

The Squadron Boating Course (SM), Boat Smart© and America's Boating Course® (ABC) are designed to familiarized the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualifies for certification in most states that require boating education before operating a watercraft (not currently an Arizona requirement). The Squadron Boating Course is structured for one night a week, two hours each session, and is completed in eight weeks. The Boat Smart and America's Boating Course(s) are one night a week, two hours each session, for four weeks. Admission is free. Although not required, course study guides and supporting materials are available for minimal costs.

Chart Smart® teaches the techniques to determine position when within sight or near proximity of land. This course is an introduction to Piloting, which is the use of basic navigational techniques for planning a cruise, plotting a course, determining position, estimating how long it will take to get someplace It is primarily a visual system of navigation. One of the great things about Piloting is that it can be used in conjunction with any of your electronic navigation system. A competent skipper is one that does not rely solely on electronic navigation when boating, but has a good idea where he/she is at on a chart at all times! The course covers the fundamental use of compass, charts, and aids to navigation.

Some insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for successful completion of the Squadron Boating or Boat Smart courses.

 


RECENT ABC CLASS GRADUATES

Scheduled Classes

                 America's Boating Course
Class Dates:     TBD
Where:           Remax Real Estate
                 3726 Highway 95
                 Bullhead City,AZ
Time:            7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 
Contact:         John Militello 928-768-2546

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