Official Site of the

Ventura Power Squadron

a unit of United States Power Squadrons ^®

Sail and Power Boating

The next U. S. Power Squadron Boating Course Presented by the Ventura Power Squadron will start:

Tuesday 16 September 2008 at 1930 (7:30 pm) - Sessions will last to 2130 (9:30 pm)

The class will be held at the Ventura Yacht Club facility (1755 Spinnaker Dr.) in the Ventura Harbor

The class will be held on ten consecutive Tuesdays.

Registration may be done at the first session of class starting at 1900, but seating is limited so pre-registration is recommended.

For PRE-REGISTRATION or additional information Call Hal Wilder 805.484-1602 or e-mail

Class instruction is free with materials available for purchase

	Complete Kit (Manual, Plotter, Dividers)	$60.00
	Additional Manuals	$10.00
	Additional Plotters	$10.00
	Additional Dividers	$25.00

Payable at or before time of registration
These prices apply while supply lasts. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Advance registrants will be called to remind them of the opening date; September 16, 2008 7:00 PM

The Squadron 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. And, many insurance companies offer discounted premiums for boat owners who have completed the course.

The Squadron Boating Course is 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 course is 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 contains sixteen sections. There are homework questions at the end of each section to assist retention of the information presented.

The Squadron Boating Course covers topics including..

	Reading Charts
	Plotting Courses
	Understanding Aides to Navigation
	Weather, Currents and Tides
	Safety Procedures and Equipment
	And much, much more!

Upon satiafactory completion of the Squadron Boating Course, you may apply for membership in the Ventura Power Squadron, where you can continue your boating education with advanced classes in Seamanship, Piloting, Engine Maintenance, and other important topics. See descriptions of our Advanced Boating Classes.

The usual annual schedule for our Public Boating Class is:
February Tuesdays(10 wk) - May - June (2 Saturdays 8 hrs each) Not in 2008 - September Tuesdays (10 wk)

Tentative Location and Time: Ventura Yacht Club, Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor.
Time: 1930 (7:30 pm) to 2130 (9:30 pm) each Tuesday for ten week classes.
Two day location to be announced Not in 2008.
Instruction is FREE with a fee for course materials package

We look forward to seeing you!

FOR INFORMATION ON BOATING SAFETY CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE US Call (800) SEA-SKILL