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District 7

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Public Boating Safety Course

boating funThis unique study program covers the fundamental of boating. It is designed for skippers and crew of all types of watercraft. Topics covered will include:

- General information about boats and maintenance
- How to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable
- Tips on being a more courteous boat operator
- Laws and regulations to which boaters must adhere
USPS Member Courses
One of the main goals of USPS is boating safety through education. We believe that an educated boater is a safer boater. In addition to its public education program, USPS teaches a series of outstanding members courses that cover advanced seamanship, navigational techniques, and boat handling, maintenance, and enhancement topics. Learn how to become a member of USPS and take any or all of these courses.
USPS University Seminars

USPS University is here with new programs targeted to a range of boaters and types of boating. The hallmark of this concept is the Seminar Series. These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides. Each seminar provides credits toward the soon to be released Boat Operator Certification program, and credit toward elective courses.

Seminars are available to Members and non-members
For additional information or to sign up for classes, contact SEO Mike Westrick at 440-347-0990

* Successful completion of this class satisfies Ohio requirements for boating education.

No person born on or after January 1, 1982, shall operate a powercraft powered by more than 10 horsepower unless the operator has received a certificate for successful completion of either of the following:
A boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA);
A proficiency examination approved by the Ohio Division of Watercraft.

* Most insurance companies recognize satisfactory completion of a boat safety course by giving boat insurance discounts.

* Classes provide an opportunity to meet with others who have a common desire for fun and safe boating.

* Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies for membership in USPS thus affording the opportunity for further education in boat handling, course plotting, engine maintenance, weather, and many others.

America's Boating Course

5 week course - Thursdays

Jan 24 - Feb 21, 2013

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

America's Boating Course

8 week course - Mondays

Feb 28 - Mar 17, 2013

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

America's Boating Course

5 week course - Mondays

Mar 7 - Apr 11, 2013

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Materials can also be purchased for self study
Advanced Grade Courses

Click to find out more about Member Advanced Grades

Seamanship

Practical marlinspike, navigation rules, hull design and performance, responsibilities of the skipper, boat care, operating a boat under normal and abnormal conditions, and more

8 weeks beginning

Wednesdays, Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2013

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 4410

Piloting

Piloting a boat in coastal and inland conditions

Tuesdays, Jan 15 - Mar 19, 2013

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 4410

Advanced Piloting

Build on the base developed in Piloting; and practical use of additional electronic navigation systems and other advanced techniques for finding position

TBA

Junior Navigation

Offshore navigation: basic concepts of celestial navigation; practical how-to course using GPS for offshore navigation with sun site taking as a backup technique

TBA

Navigation

Advanced offshore navigation: additional sight reduction techniques for bodies other than the sun

 TBA
For more information contact Mike Westrick at 440-347-0990
Elective Courses

Click to find out more about Member Elective Courses

Sail

Basic sail: sailboat rigs, sail plans, boat design, hull types, standing and running rigging,wind, preparing to sail, and more

 TBA

Engine Maintenance

Diagnosis of modern systems, basics of engine layout and operation

 TBA

Weather

Basic weather knowledge for safe and more enjoyable boating; weather predicting based on observation, barometer and wind information; more

TBA

Marine Electronics

Boat electrical systems; marine radio communication; marine electronics for navigation

 TBA

Cruise Planing

Planning for a day or a year

 TBA

 
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Seminars Click to find out more about Seminars
  • Advanced Powerboat Handling
  • Anchoring
  • Basic Coastal Navigation
  • Basic Weather and Forecasting
  • Boat Handling under Power
  • Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes
  • Emergencies on Board
  • Fuel and Boating
  • How to Use a Chart
  • Hurricanes and Boats
  • Knots, Bends and Hitches
  • Marine RADAR
  • Mariner's Compass
  • Mastering the Rules of the Road
  • Paddle Smart
  • Partner in Command
  • Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
  • Tides and Currents
  • Trailering Your Boat
  • Using GPS
  • Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
seminars

Seminars will be held from 10:00 AM - Noon

Rocky River Public Library

1600 Hampton Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

Seminars TBA

 

 

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