Prerequisites: Seamanship is open to all Active USPS Members and Family Members
Building on the basics taught in the USPS Public Boating Course or Boat Smart, Seamanship is the recommended first course for new members, both power boaters and sailors. The student learns practical marlinespike, navigation rules, hull design and performance, responsibilities of the skipper, boat care, operating a boat under normal and abnormal conditions, what to do in various emergencies and weather conditions, nautical customs and common courtesy on the water. This course provides an introduction to the USPS educational program and a strong foundation for the other Advanced Grades courses and/or Cruise Planning and Sail.
Seamanship (S) Course 2010 Syllabus
| Class No. | Date | Sections | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept 21 | Chapter 1 | Before you Go and Intro to Knot Tying |
| 2 | Sept 23 | Chapter 2 | The Boat, Chapter 8 -Marlinspike |
| 3 | Sept 28 | Chapter 3 | Slow Speed Maneuvering |
| 4 | Sept 30 | Chapter 4 | Handling at Sea |
| 5 | Oct 5 | Chapter 5 | Rules of the Road |
| 6 | Oct 7 | Chapter 6 | Anchoring, Mooring, & Rafting |
| 7 | Oct 12 | Chapter 7 | Emergencies on the Water |
| 8 | Oct 14 | Special | Cold Weather Boating |
| 9 | Oct 19 | Special | Local knowledge by Doug Bishop |
| 10 | Oct 21 | Exam |
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