Nansemond River Power Squadron

Boating Education

Safe Boating Class
Open to the Public
          The time is now to get your boat and yourself ready for the upcoming boating season. The best thing you can do is become knowledgeable of how to boat safely before you take to the water.
Title: America's Boating Course® Start Date: 9 August 2008 Class Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Bay Pointe Marina Little Creek Virginia Beach, VA Course Content: Learn to skipper a boat with confidence. Whether you are a Hunter, Fisherman, Sailor, Skier, or Wakeboarder, this course will help you improve your skills in topic areas that include general information about boats and maintenance, information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable, tips on being a more courteous boat operator, and laws and regulations to which you must adhere.

          If you have an interest in taking this class, please contact Lilly Stone at lilly.stone@gte.net or call (757) 399-0051 to be added to the list for the next class.
Boating Classes for Members Only
        The following courses comprise the Advanced Grades series and should be taken in the order listed:
Seamanship (S) - Being Scheduled

Piloting (P)

Advanced Piloting (AP)

Junior Navigation (JN) - In Progress

Navigation (N)
        The following courses are Elective Courses and may be taken in any order:
Cruise Planning - Begins 21 July

Engine Maintenance

Instructor Qualifications

Marine Electronics

Sail

Weather

Skipper Saver

'Fair Winds and Following Seas'