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America's Boating Course
Chart Smart

Basic Boating

This Course is open to the general public.

Chairman:
Vincent F. Kajunski
Start Date:
TBA
Duration:

8 sessions
Location:

Needham High School
609 Webster St.
Needham, MA

Directions: Rt 128 to Highland Ave. towards Needham center. At second light, take left on Webster St. and proceed 1/2 mile past the back of the High School. Take right on Kingsbury St., and pass 3 houses, take a right and up hill to High School. Go in the upper parking lot on the right and enter the building through the main entrance.
An alternate is to take Great Plain Ave., off Rt. 128, take a right on Webster St. (at traffic light) and a left on Kingsbury St. Follow the signs to the Lecture Hall.
Registration: Needham Adult Education Program
Needham High School, 609 Webster St., Needham, MA
(781) 455-0866 or (781) 455-0800 x1261
FAX (781) 449-5111
For Info Contact:
Vincent F. Kajunski     Email: vkajunski (at) comcast (dot) net

 


The Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service of the United States Power Squadrons organization. Since 1914 local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished to attend. Learning to boat safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport.


The Squadron Boating Course is designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional boating courtesies. The course is meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your family to attend as a group.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction,  Radio Telephone,  Boat Terms, Types.
  2. Aids to Navigation,  Chart Work,  Latitude & Longitude
  3. Boat Handling,  Piloting, Mariners Compass, Plot a Course.
  4. Government Regulations,  Chart Work, Piloting, Distance, Speed, & Time.
  5. Navigation, Navigation Rules, Piloting.
  6. Adverse Conditions & Trailering,  Massachusetts Environmental Police and Massachusetts Regulations
  7. Review
  8. Final Exam USPS and State Exam.

NOTE: Twelve to sixteen year olds passing exam with a grade of 80 or better on the overall exam and a grade of 80 or better on the State portion will be eligible to obtain a State Boating Certificate as well as the USPS Certificate

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