Schedule Information
District 12 Squadrons conduct classes and seminars throughout the year, for both members and the general public. Unless otherwise noted, Pre-registration is required to allow for course materials to be ordered.
Tentative/proposed course offerings are shown in italic
USPS Seminars
USPS Seminars are targeted at specific topics, for a range of boaters and types of boating. In addition to the course flyer, general information on individual seminars can be found at the USPS web site
| Date & Time | Location | Cost | Contact | ||
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| Anchoring | |||||
| 23 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| 31 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Woburn MA | ||||
| Basic Coastal Navigation | |||||
| Boat Handling Under Power | |||||
| How to Use a Chart | |||||
| 16 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| Knots, Bends and Hitches | |||||
| Mariner's Compass | |||||
| Mastering the Rules of the Road | |||||
| Basic Weather and Forecasting | |||||
| 9 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| 17 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Woburn MA | ||||
| Paddle Smart | |||||
| Partner in Command | |||||
| Radar | |||||
| Trailering | |||||
| 7 June, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Woburn MA | ||||
| 30 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| Using GPS | |||||
| 2 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| 10 May, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Woburn MA | ||||
| Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio | |||||
| 6 June, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Dedham MA | ||||
| 14 June, 7:00 pm | West Marine, Woburn MA | ||||
USPS Courses
USPS courses cover a range of topics from the introductory through advanced level. Each course title below provides a link to a more complete course description. Some courses may require prerequisite course work to be completed prior to enrollment. See the course info and registration information sheet for details
| Start Date | Time | Duration | Location | Contact | |
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| America's Boating Course | |||||
| February 2, 2012 | 6:30 - 9:30 ppm | 5 weeks | Armando Recreation Center, 92 Pleasant Street, Canton | Course & Registration Info Donald Johnstone, 781-828-3484 |
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| February 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm | 8 weeks | VFW Hall, 113 West Central Street Natick | Course & Registration Info Frank Marobella: 508-358-7415: |
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| February 29, 2012 | 7:00 - 9:30 pm | 6 weeks | Acton-Boxborough Grey Jr. High School, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA | Course & Registration Info Mark Bleiweiss |
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| March 13, 2012 | 6:30 pm | 5 weeks | Medfield H. S., 88 South Street | Course & Registration Info Joe Kelliher: 508-668-8149 |
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| March 27, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regatta Point Community Sailing, North Lake Ave., Worcester | Warren Hawkins: | ||
| May 3, 2012 | 6:30 pm | 5 weeks | Needham High School, Webster Street, Room 728 | Course & Registration Info Joe Kelliher: 508-668-8149 |
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| April, 2012 | 2:15 pm | South Hingham Middle School, 1103 Main Street, Hingham MA | For Hingham Public School Students 12 or older James Gorman: |
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| April 17, 2012 | 7:00 pm | 8 weeks | Minuteman Regional High School | Registration Jay Gehrig: |
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| Squadron Boating Course | |||||
| February 29, 2012 | 6:30 pm | 10 weeks | South Hingham Middle School, 1103 Main Street, Hingham MA | James Gorman: | |
| Advanced Piloting | |||||
| Cruise Planning | |||||
| Engine Maintenance | |||||
| Instructor Development | |||||
| Junior Navigation | |||||
| Marine Electronics | |||||
| Navigation | |||||
| January 3, 2012 | 6:30 PM | Fearing Room, Hingham Public Library | Registration Form James Gorman: |
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| May 23, 2012 | 7:00 pm | 2 weeks, Spring 12 weeks, Fall |
Minuteman Regional High School | Registration Jay Gehrig: |
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| Piloting | |||||
| January 18, 2012 | 7:00 pm | 9 weeks | Minuteman Regional High School | Registration Jay Gehrig: |
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| January 19, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 pm | Regatta Point Community Sailing, North Lake Ave., Worcester | Warren Hawkins: | ||
| Sail | |||||
| Seamanship | |||||
| April 4, 2012 | 7:00 pm | 8 weeks | Minuteman Regional High School | Registration Jay Gehrig: |
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| Weather | |||||
