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Educational Department

Boating Courses
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(Available while supplies last)

USPS University - Seminar Series

USPS University is here with new programs targeted to a range of boaters and types of boating. These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides. Each seminar provides credits toward the Boat Operator Certification program, and credit toward elective courses. Below are a list of seminars and links to their descriptions:

Advanced Powerboat Handling	Mastering the Rules of the Road
Anchoring	Onboard Weather Forecasting
Basic Coastal Navigation	Paddle Smart
Boat Handling under Power	Partner in Command
How to Use a Chart	Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
Hurricanes and Boats	Trailering Your Boat
Knots, Bends and Hitches	Using GPS
Marine RADAR	Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Mariner's Compass

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With the Boat Operator's Certification Program, USPS will certify USPS members at various levels of recreational boating proficiency. We expect that these certifications will be recognized across the boating community, both domestically and internationally. In the United States, The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has asked congress to authorize the Transportation Secretary to establish requirements for standards of proficiency for recreational boaters. We intend to have USPS certification accepted as the above proof and be accepted as the national certificate for the USA.

Regarding international recognition, we plan to have USPS certifications meet the requirements of UN Resolution 40, International Certificate for the Operation of Pleasure Craft with the additional knowledge and testing of the CEVNI (European code for inland waterways) navigation rules.

USPS currently plans four levels of Boat Operator Certification:

•Inland Navigator
•Coastal Navigator
•Advanced Coastal Navigator
•Offshore Navigator

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Click here for a list of the District 28 Squadron's Public Boating Class and Seminar offerings.

*Squadron Public Boat Course Chairman*
Here is the link for you register your squadron public boating classes and seminars online

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DISTRICT 28 MEMBER COURSES
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
(Presented each year at the Fall Conference)

Prince Henry the Navigator Trophy for Advanced Courses	Donald L. Shockey Trophy for Elective Courses	Ernie Casale Trophy for Engine Maintenance Course
	Malcolm M.Coston Trophy for Boat Operator Certifications

As of 30 June 2012

Balboa	4
Lake Mohave	7
Phoenix	21
San Diego	12
San Luis Rey	12
South Bay	3

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During an overseas trip, P/D/C Don Myers, SN visited the Monument to Maritime Exploration (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) in Belêm region of Cabo da Roca, Portugal. Don paused for a photo opportunity (above) in the entryway that features an impressive statue of Prince Henry the Navigator.

The Prince Henry the Navigator Award was presented by the Portuguese Government, represented by Commander Jose' Cabral, to District 28, United States Power Squadrons®, October 19, 1969 at the Fall Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

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This page last updated June 30, 2012