USPS^® Squadron Boating Course
 

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Space is limited - Pre-Registration is required !

The USPS Squadron Boating Course^® is an expanded boating safety course for all boaters; the operator of a small run-about, the skipper of a family cruiser, the sailing enthusiast, and the hunter or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat.  All boaters must follow the same nautical rules, regulations, and courtesies of the sea.  As boating is often a family activity, the course is of value to all members of a boating family to expand your knowledge of boating safely. This course is very helpful for those considering coastal boating trips.

Qualified, enthusiastic, experienced Power Squadron instructors provide free instruction as a civic service. There is never a charge for instruction; the only costs are those for materials and overhead costs.

The content of the student manual serves as a basis for this course and it will also serve as a reference book in basic boating long after course work is completed.  The course meets educational standards for the National Associations of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and features a proctored examination as required by many states and insurance companies. The course will provide instruction and examination for laws and regulations of state and local authorities in the area where the course is taught.

A more educated boater more likely will be a safe boater. The USPS Squadron Boating Course is the beginning of a boating education. We encourage students to follow this basic course with additional boating education such as courses offered by the Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron for its members. Instructors will provide information about advanced courses.

If you are new to boating or are even thinking about it, either power or sail, the USPS Squadron Boating Course is for you. If you are an experienced boater but would like a review of basic boating skills and requirements and would like a text for ready reference, take this course. If you are age 14* but under 16 and want to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC, jet ski) or operate any boat with a motor in North Carolina, you must take this course or the equivalent for certification ! Due to the content of this course only mature youths are encouraged to attend. Any student under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

*Important: Age minimum to operate PWC's in NC became effective 11/1/05.
Click Here to read recent NC Statute changes.

• Boat Types

• Boat Handling, Docking

• Piloting/Plotting

• Navigation Rules

• Knots and Lines, Anchoring

• Charts

• Mariners Compass

• Trailering

• Navigation Aids

• Emergencies

• Marine VHF Radios

• Regulations

Using Digital Charts (Additional night if students request)

Pre-Registration Required (Cost: $49.50)
Cost includes Squadron Boating Course Manual and plotting instruments.

Reservations with check are being taken now.
We encourage early enrollment for study purposes and seating is limited!
We will send specific directions to the church with your confirmation letter and manual.
Click Here to display Registration Form you can print and mail in !

For questions please send e-mail to or contact:
Clyde Starr
Email:  Clydenancy@aol.com
7734 Autumnview Ct.
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-947-2729