Boating Courses

"Fundamental Boating Education for the Power and Sail Boater"

 

"Any courageous man can take a ship to sea in a gale, but, unless in addition to his courage he also possesses great skill, he is not likely to bring that ship, her mission accomplished, safely to her destination."

- Cmdr. R.L. Jack from letters of commendation to the Corsair Fleet

Overview

The 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 - to date more than 3 million people. Learning to boat safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport.

There are two courses, The Squadron Boating Course and The Boat Smart Course, 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 courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your family to attend as a group.

The Squadron Boating Course covers subjects in greater depth than the Boat Smart Course, and covers additional topics such as an introduction to reading charts and plotting courses.

General Information

Cost	Nominal charge for course materials
Descriptions	Squadron Boating Course 2 hours, once a week, for 4 weeks (3 sessions plus final exam)
Locations	Stoltzfus RV & Marine RT 202 West Chester, PA Clews and Strawbridge RT 30 Frazer, PA Delaware County Community College Main Campus: 901 S Media Line Rd," Media, PA Chester County Intermediate Unit: 455 Boot Rd, Downingtown, PA for directions and more information on each location, click on the name above to go the location's own web site
Dates	2008Calendar
Registration	Email or Call Siegfried 610-644-8423

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