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 SCHEDULES

Date: Jan 6 to Mar 3, 2009

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ( Eight Sessions, includes one review/makeup night*)
Location: Central High School Duluth
*Classes do not meet on Duluth Public School 'snow days' or school holidays.
Pre-registration is required.
Please arrive 30 minutes early on the first session to make payment and receive materials

Text and plotting tools cost $55, 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 in 3 classrooms

Unavailable on Tuesday evenings in the winter?
The following 2-Saturday compressed schedule requires significant home-study between classes to be successful.
This is the same course content compressed into two 6 hour Saturday sessions.

Fall 2008
October 4 and 18 2008
9:00 am to 15:00 (3:00 pm)
at Barker's Island Clubhouse

Spring 2009
April 11 and 25 2009

9:00 am to 15:00 (3:00 pm)
at Barker's Island Clubhouse

Cost $55 for materials; $5 for each extra family member if you share the text.

To register: call
or email P/C Grady Strand, 218-724-2293

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

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

Contact: P/C Grady Strand,
Assistant Education Officer-- 218-724-2293

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 Kay Bakke, Education Officer, for more information. Her phone number is (218) 726-1300