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Middletown Power Squadron  Address: 130 Gospel Lane  Portland, CT 06480

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For Information:                                                              February 5, 2014

 Gene Sullivan  (860) 342-0306           teamsullivan1@comcast.net

MIDDLETOWN POWER SQUADRON BOATING COURSE

The locally chartered unit of the United States Power Squadrons, a nationally recognized recreational boating organization, will once again offer the America's Boating Course, a comprehensive instruction for novice and experienced boaters, power boaters, kayakers, canoeists, fishermen and sailing enthusiasts.

 

The course, which is taught entirely by volunteer members of the Squadron, will begin at 7:00 PM Monday, March 10th at the BUCK FOREMMAN COMMUNITY CENTER at 265 Main Street in Portland.

 

It will include successive Monday evening sessions culminating in a final exam. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to apply for the State mandated Safe Boating Certificate required of all operators of boats under power in Connecticut.

 

Included in the course are: Safety equipment needed to comply with Coast Guard regulations, instruction in the Rules of the Road, Markers and Signals, the Mariner’s Compass and its use, Navigational Charts and Personal Watercraft Safety as well as an introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) equipment.,

 

The charge for this course is $60  per person.  This fee includes all course materials,  exam fee and a six month trial membership in the United States Power Squadrons which permits the member to further his or her education with advanced courses in Seamanship, Piloting, Navigation, Sail, Weather, Engine Maintenance and Marine Electronics.

 

Preliminary Registration is required.  An application form may be obtained on the Squadron’s website:  www.usps.org/localusps/middletown.  Scroll down to select page, then click on the Application for America’s Boating Course .  You may then send the completed form via e-mail to: SLK1000@aol.com or mail it along with your check made out to the Middletown Power Squadron to Box 61, Portland, CT 06480.  Or simply call:

                   (860) 754-8290  or   (860)  635-2442

 

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