The Public Boating Course consisting of 8 classes is held at Rochambeau High School, 228 Fisher Ave., White Plains, NY and the one day (8 Hours) Boating Course will be on Saturday at a place and time to be determined.

The Squadron Boating Course and the Public one day Boating Course cover basic boat handling and seamanship, equipment and regulations, an introduction to charts, aids to navigation, basic piloting, and navigation rules. The course is directed at general, practical issues of interest to all boaters and is targeted to both power and sail. Graduates of the course will be awarded a diploma and Safe Boating Certificate that will be recognized by your State.

NEXT PUBLIC BOATING - February 10, 2009 Rochambeau – 7:30PM - 9:30PM Contact John Steger (914) 472-5520 or by email

NEXT ONE DAY (8 HOUR) BOATING CLASS - May 09, 2009 Time and Place TBD

            AND ANOTHER ONE DAY CLASS ON - May 16, 2009 Time and Place TBD

PUBLIC SEMINARS

DATE	EVENT	NOTES REGARDING EVENT
All Seminars will be held at Rochambeau from 7:30PM - 9:30PM. Pre-registration is recommended to John Steger (914) 472-5520 or by eMail
March 26, 2009	VHF/DSC Radio Seminar
April 15, 2009	Chart Reading Seminar
April 23, 2009	GPS Seminar
May 1, 2009	Knots, Bends, Hitches Seminar
May 14, 2009	Sailing and Trim Seminar

For more information on any seminar or course, contact Education Officer: John Steger (914) 472-5520 or by eMail

Educational Courses for USPS Members Only:     Contact John Steger at (914) 472-5520 or by eMail

     All classes are at Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY from 7:30PM to 9:30PM.

Date	Class	Class Length
March 31, 2009	Seamanship	6 weeks
May 19, 2009	Cruise Planning	6 weeks