District 9 Boating Courses


If the course listing has a status of "Registration Closed", the course has already begun. The course contact will be able to tell you if late registration is permitted.

If the status is "Pending", a course in the same location is tentatively scheduled for the season listed. Check here for future schedule updates or try the contact for further information.

If the status is "Schedule Pending", the listed squadron has not decided where or when to hold their next course. The contact may be able to supply more information.

Courses are listed by City where they are taught within State.



Squadron: Ann Arbor  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 16hr - Web Site
Contact: Ron Schwartz  Phone: 734-769-3476
Email:  aapsclasses@aol.com
City: Ann Arbor, MI 48103
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Dearborn  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: William Stewart  Phone: 734-591-0492
Email:  jwstew4@att.net
City: Bellville, MI 48111
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Flint  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Joe Grathoff  Phone: 810-347-7487
Email:  grathoff@hotmail.com
City: Burton, MI 48519
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Anchor Bay  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: John Niebieszczanski  Phone: 586-918-9811
Email:  pr@anchorbayps.org
City: Chesterfield, MI 48047
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Detroit  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Vince Cooley  Phone: 313-320-3640
Email:  htvac@yahoo.com
City: Detroit, MI 48214
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Detroit  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Jason Christoph  Phone: 313-574-1995
Email:  bombay2800@yahoo.com
City: Detroit, MI 48207
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Saginaw Bay  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Craig Murchison  Phone: 989-295-0810
Email:  cbmurch2@gmail.com
City: Essexville, MI 48732
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Grosse Pointe  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Chet Dunbar  Phone: 313-744-7472
Email:  classes@gpps-d9.org
City: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Mount Clemens  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Martin S. Wykes  Phone: 586-718-8789
Email:  seomcps@gmail.com
Location: Tucker Senior Center
Address: 26980 Ballard Street,
City: Harrison Twp., MI 48045
Start Date: FEB 15, 2025  Time: 08:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Squadron: Lansing  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr
Contact: Alanna Wileen Harvey  Phone: 517-896-0488
Email:  alannawh@aol.com
City: Haslett, MI 48840
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Bob Blau  Phone: 248-892-9903
Email:  seo@bpsd9.org
City: Pontiac, MI 48341
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Port Huron  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Robert Christoff  Phone: 810-982-2416
Email:  B.Christoff1@gmail.com
City: Port Huron, MI 48060
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Port Huron  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Robert Nicholas Christoff Jr.  Phone: 810-367-6207
Email:  robinhood-23@comcast.net
Location: Port Huron Sail & Power Squadron Headquarters
Address: 619 River Street
City: Port Huron, MI 48060
Start Date: FEB 06, 2025  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: FEB 06, 2025
Registration Time: 06:30PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations


Squadron: St. Clair Shores  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Mike Boyle  Phone: 586-531-2064
Email:  mikeboylescs@yahoo.com
City: Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Grand Traverse Bay  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Bill Bailey  Phone: 231-676-3357
Email:  billbaile@gmail.com
City: Traverse City, MI 49684
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Wyandotte  District: 9 - America's Boating Course - 16hr - Web Site
Contact: Dennis Mchugh  Phone: 313-961-5330
Email:  misciron@wowway.com
City: Wyandotte, MI 48192
STATUS: Schedule Pending

District 9 Seminars


Seminars are listed by City where they are taught within District.

Courses are listed by City where they are taught within State.



Subject: Basic Weather and Forecasting,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Subject: AIS Electronics for Boaters,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Subject: BH Emergencies on Board,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Subject: BH Boating with Confidence,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: FEB 08, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Introduction to Navigation,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: MAR 08, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: BH Knots & Line Handling,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: APR 12, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Crossing Borders,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: MAY 10, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Partner in Command,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: JUN 14, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Paddle Smart,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: JUL 20, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: All About VHF/DSC Marine Radio,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: AUG 20, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: SEP 13, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: AIS Electronics for Boaters,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: OCT 11, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Basic Weather and Forecasting,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: NOV 08, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: How to Use GPS,
Squadron: Birmingham  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Donald Fiander Sn  Phone: 248-425-9192
Email:  dcfiander@gmail.com
Location: Great Lakes Yacht Club
Address: 23900 Jefferson Ave
City: St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Start Date: DEC 13, 2025  Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: How to Use GPS,
Squadron: Grosse Pointe  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Chet Dunbar Jr.  Phone: 313-744-7472
Email:  classes@gpps-d9.org
City: St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
STATUS: Schedule Pending

District 9 Classes


Classes are listed by City where they are taught within District.



Subject: Instructor Development,
Squadron: Port Huron  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Robert Nicholas Christoff Jr.  Phone: 810-367-6207
Email:  robinhood-23@comcast.net
Location: Port Huron Sail & Power Squadron Headquarters
Address: 619 River Street
City: Port Huron, MI 48060
Start Date: OCT 16, 2024  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: OCT 16, 2024
Registration Time: 07:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Boat Handling,
Squadron: Port Huron  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Robert Nicholas Christoff Jr.  Phone: 810-367-6207
Email:  robinhood-23@comcast.net
Location: Port Huron Sail & Power Squadron Headquarters
Address: 619 River Street
City: Port Huron, MI 48060
Start Date: FEB 12, 2025  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: FEB 12, 2025
Registration Time: 06:30PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations


Subject: Engine Maintenance,
Squadron: Grand Traverse Bay  District: 9 - Web Site
Contact: Craig Shantz  Phone: 231-357-6673
Email:  seasthedaycj@gmail.com
Location: Grand Traverse Bay Squadron
City: Traverse City, MI 49684
Start Date: OCT 30, 2024  Time: 06:09PM
Registration Date: OCT 25, 2024
STATUS: Accepting Registrations