POSSESSION SOUND POWER SQUADRON
BASIC BOATING COURSE OUTLINE

CLASS ROUTINE

• First Class starts at 6:45 (1845) SHARP
•  Consecutive classes 7:00 (1900) SHARP
  CLASS BEGINS Review homework and chart work
•  8:15 (2015)
  Briefing on topics that will be subject of homework
•  9:00 (2100)
  Final questions and finish by 9:30 pm

NOTE: "Volunteer" assistance is appreciated in setup of classroom - stop by at 6:30 to help out, thanks.

CLASS SCHEDULE

1. Registration and Distribution of Materials
   Course Synopsis and Overview
   Lecture on: Boat Types, Marine Radio, Lines
   BRING A 4-FOOT LENGTH OF LINE NEXT CLASS
2. Homework due: Chapters 2, 3, and 4 and Chart work # 1
   Lecture on: Charts, Aids to Navigation, Plotting a Course
3. Homework due: Chapters 5, 6, and 7 and Chart work # 2
   Lecture on: Boat Handling, Piloting - the Mariners’ Compass
4. Homework due: Chapters 8 and 9 and Chart work # 3
   Lecture on: Regulations, Piloting,
5. Homework due: Chapters 10 and 11 and Chart work # 4
   Lecture on: Navigation Rules and Piloting - Determining Position
6. Homework due: Chapters 12 and 13 and Chart work # 5
   Lecture on: Boat Handling in Adverse Conditions and Trailering
7. Homework due: Chapters 14 and 15 and Chart work # 6
   Lecture on: Full Review for Final Exam
   Question & Answer Session
8. FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION 2-hour time limit - 75 questions
   *** EXAMS GRADED & CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED TONIGHT ***
   
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