Grand Traverse Bay

Sail and Power Squadron

A Unit of the United States Power Squadron®

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To display the course or seminar description and offering time select one of the items listed below. These course and seminars are offered to GTBay members and the general public. The courses are a detailed class on the topic and run for 7 to 9 weeks one night a week. The seminars are given in two hour offerings that give a introduction to the topic.

America's Boating Course

ADVANCE GRADES	ELECTIVE COURSES
Seamanship	Cruise Planning
Piloting	Engine Maintenance
Advance Piloting	Instructor Development
Junior Navigation	Marine Electrical Systems
Navigation	Marine Communications
	Marine Navigation Systems
	Sail
	Weather

GTBay SEMINARS
Advanced Powerboat Handling	Marine Radar
Anchoring	Mariner's Compass
Basic Coastal Navigation	Mastering the Rules of the Road
Basic Weather and Forecasting	Paddle Smart
Boat Handling under Power	Partner in Command
Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes	Practical On The Water Training
Emergencies on Board	Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
Fuel and Boating	Tides and Currents
How to Use a Chart	Trailering Your Boat
Hurricanes and Boats	Using GPS
Knots, Bends and Hitches	Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Small Boat Diesel	Fall Lay-up

USPS University

Boat Operator Certification Program