Duluth Power Squadron

Knowledge is the one of the keys to safe, enjoyable boating.
The United States Power Squadron has an educational program which will enhance your
Lake Superior boating experience with knowledge that will keep you and your shipmates safe.

The Duluth Sail & Power Squadron Public Classes

"The Squadron Boating Course"
CLASS SCHEDULE

Fall 2010

Class starting 10-19-2010
Central HS
America’s Boating Course (12 hr)
Course Schedule 2010 + 2011

All classes are from 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Cost $65.00 for material

Date        Class        Section        Topics Covered                Instructor
October 19    Class 1                Introduction/Overview/Expectations
                Section 1    Getting Started
                Section 2    Required Safety Equipment
                Section 3    Going Boating

October 26    Class 2        Section 4    Navigation Rules
                Section 5    Aids to Navigation
                Section 6    Lights and Sound Signals
                Section 7    Government Regulations

November 2    Class 3        Section 8    State and Local Regulations
                Section 9    Finding your way
                Section 10    Anchoring
                Section 11    Adverse Conditions and Emergencies

November 9    Class 4        Section 12    Communications Afloat
                Section 14    Trailering
                Section 13    Water Sports Safety
                Section 15    PWC Operation

November 16    Class 5        Section 17    Introduction to Navigation
                Section 19    Introduction to Mapteck CD
                Section 16    Knots and Lines

November 30    Class 6        Section 18    Charts
                Section 20, 21    Plotting exercises.

December 7    Class 7                Review (Chapters 1-4)
                        Final Exam (Closed Book)

Cost $65 for materials; $5 for each extra family member if you share the text.

Questions?: call
or email John O'neil, 612-819-9922

The Squadron Boating Course is one of our courses designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualify for certification in most states that require boating education before operating a watercraft. Subjects include:

Boat handling under normal conditions
Adverse conditions and emergencies
Types of boats and boating terminology
Required and recommended equipment
Boating regulations and navigation rules
Lines and knots
Charts and aids to navigation
Piloting techniques (in Boating only)
Marine radiotelephone usage
Trailer boating
And much, much more

Text and plotting tools cost $65, which is paid on the first night of the class to instructor. Each additional family member is charged $5 material fee. There is no additional cost for the class. Students must be 16 years old or older to attend. Instructor volunteers are provided by the Duluth Sail and Power Squadron. Class limited to 90 students

These are instructor taught classes offering an opportunity for feedback and comaraderie.

Contact: John O'neil,

Upon successful completion of the Boating Course, the student will be invited to join the Duluth Sail and Power Squadron. Member benefits include access to Education Department elective and member classes including Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Weather, Engine Maintenance, GPS and others. Other Squadron activities include safety demonstrations, use of the Squadron dock and many social activities.

Contact John O'neil, Education Officer, for more information. His phone number is 612-819-9922