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Public Boating Courses
This page describes classes that are open to the general public.
For descriptions of classes for Squadron members, click
here.
The next
"Squadron Boating"
course has been scheduled for:
May,
2008; 6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Squadron
Boating Course is an 10
hour course consisting
of four 2 1/2 hour sessions, taught for 4
consecutive weeks. The course will be taught in the Fort
Mill branch of the York County Library off of Hywy 160, west of
I-77 exit 85 (see section below). There is a fee of $30 for
the manual and testing materials. The fee is $10 for an
additional family member if
they chose to share a manual.
To register send an e-mail or call:
The class schedule is:
(to be determined)
For a detailed map showing this location:
Directions
The course will
be taught at the Fort Mill Library in Baxter off of Highway 160
just west of I-77, on the south side of 160. (Exit 85 off I-77).
Please park in the library parking lot which is in the rear of
the library. The classroom is the first door on your left as you
enter the library from the parking lot.
The fee for the course is
$30 per person ($35 per couple sharing one manual) which covers the cost of the textbook and the
testing materials. You may keep the textbook for future
reference.
Students age 12 - 15 attending the course must be
accompanied by an adult.
An officer of the SCDNR (SC Dept. of Natural Resources) will
explain the laws and regulations on the SC waters. The exam
that follows will include questions on the state laws and
regulations. If you go to all three sessions and study the
manual, you will pass the exam.
The exams will be graded upon completion of the third session.
When successfully passed, the student will be awarded a Squadron
Boating Course completion certificate for his/her personal file.
This certificate can be used to have a permanent, laminated,
photo ID that is issued by the Lake Wylie Marine Commission. It
can be carried on a water craft to show that you have
successfully passed the Squadron Boating course (or a similar course
by others) if stopped by an enforcement officer.
This certificate can further enhance you as a boat owner to
reduce your boat insurance rate, obtain discounts on marine
equipment and supplies and join the Power Squadron community
like the Catawba Power Squadron.
Becoming a member of a United States Power Squadron entitles
you to participate in all the courses offered to our membership
free of charge (a small fee for materials sometimes applies).
The
Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service of the
United States Power Squadrons organization. Since 1914 local
squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished to
attend - to date more than 3 million people. Learning to boat
safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance
your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport.
Squadron Boating Course is designed to be useful to all boaters, from
the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser
or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and
regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional
boating courtesies. The course is meant to be of interest to
the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage
your family to attend as a group.
The course contains
four sections. There are homework questions at the end of
each section to assist retention of the information presented.
Continue to:
Member Boating
Classes
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