District 16 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: Bellevue  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Bruce Gardiner  Phone: 425-823-9456
Email:  bruce@gardinerlaw.com
City: Bellevue, WA 98006
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Bellingham  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Madeline Mimi Tompkins  Phone: 360-318-9888
Email:  seo@boatingisfun.org
City: Bellingham, WA 98226
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Bellingham  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 16hr - Web Site
Contact: Madeline Mimi Tompkins  Phone: 360-318-9888
Email:  seo@boatingisfun.org
Location: Bellingham Technical College
Address: 3028 Lindbergh Ave.
City: Bellingham, WA 98225
Start Date: APR 04, 2023  Time: 06:30PM
Registration Time: 08:30PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations


Squadron: Bremerton  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Dave Mcbride  Phone: 360-228-6003
Email:  DAVMCB@COMCAST.NET
City: Bremerton, WA 98310
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Bremerton  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Dave Mcbride  Phone: 360-228-6003
Email:  DAVMCB@COMCAST.NET
City: Bremerton, WA 98310
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Skagit Bay  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Mark Richey  Phone: 425-876-6274
Email:  ssboatschool@hotmail.com
Location: Haggen Foods Community Room
Address: 757 Haggen Dr.
City: Burlington, WA 98233
Start Date: APR 29, 2023  Time: 09:00AM
Registration Date: MAR 15, 2023
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Squadron: Poverty Bay  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr
Contact: Des Moines Parks & Recreation  Phone: 206-870-6527
Email:  recreation@desmoineswa.gov
City: Des Moines, WA 98198
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Linda Martin  Phone: 425-422-4721
Email:  EDU.BOATSNOCO@GMAIL.COM
City: Everett, WA 98201
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Linda Martin  Phone: 425-422-4721
Email:  EDU.BOATSNOCO@GMAIL.COM
Location: Everett Marina/ Blue Heron Room
Address: 1205 Craftsman Way
City: Everett, WA 98201
Start Date: APR 01, 2023  Time: 09:00AM
Registration Date: MAR 18, 2023
Registration Time: 09:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Linda Martin  Phone: 425-422-4721
Email:  EDU.BOATSNOCO@GMAIL.COM
Location: Everett Marina/ Blue Heron Room
Address: 1205 Craftsman Way
City: Everett, WA 98201
Start Date: OCT 07, 2023  Time: 09:00AM
Registration Date: SEP 23, 2023
Registration Time: 09:00AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Squadron: North Star  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Lon Krol  Phone: 907-378-0327
Email:  nsspsak@gmail.com
City: Fairbanks, AK 99709
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Friday Harbor  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Ann Einboden  Phone: 360-378-3288
Email:  ein@rockisland.com
City: Friday Harbor, WA 98250
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Spokane  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr
Contact: Bill Asbell  Phone: 208-777-0228
Email:  bill@asbellgroup.com
City: Liberty Lake, WA 99019
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Deception Pass  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 16hr - Web Site
Contact: Jerry Liggett  Phone: 626-695-9897
Email:  jliggett4@hotmail.com
Location: Oak Harbor Yacht Club
Address: 1301 E. Catalina Dr
City: Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Start Date: MAR 18, 2023  Time: 09:00AM
Registration Date: JAN 14, 2023
Registration Time: 04:00AM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Squadron: North Olympic  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 16hr - Web Site
Contact: Bernie Armstrong  Phone: 602-743-5041
Email:  seo.abcofnop@gmail.com
City: Port Angeles, WA 98362
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Point Wilson  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Linda Newland  Phone: 510-501-9899
Email:  sailbabe123@gmail.com
City: Port Ludlow, WA 98365
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Seattle  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Gail Kalbrener  Phone: 425-802-1706
Email:  ssaps.seo@gmail.com
City: Seattle, WA 98103
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Tacoma  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Bentley Rickmers  Phone: 253-208-1678
Email:  benric7@gmail.com
City: Tacoma, WA 98407
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Squadron: Tacoma  District: 16 - America's Boating Course - 8hr - Web Site
Contact: Bentley Rickmers  Phone: 253-208-1678
Email:  benric7@gmail.com
Location: Day Island Yacht Club
Address: 2120 91st Ave W #1,
City: Tacoma, WA 98466
Start Date: APR 24, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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District 16 Seminars


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

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



Subject: AIS Electronics for Boaters,
Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Brian Rachal  Phone: 425-280-3557
Email:  Rachal.brian@gmail.com
Location: Virtual
City: Everett, WA 98201
Start Date: FEB 20, 2023  Time: 06:30PM
Registration Date: FEB 06, 2023
Registration Time: 06:30PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Using VHF/DSC Marine Radio,
Squadron: Bremerton  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: David Mcbride  Phone: 360-228-6003
Email:  davmcb@comcast.net
City: Poulsbo, WA 98370
STATUS: Schedule Pending


Subject: Marine Radar,
Squadron: Bremerton  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: David Mcbride  Phone: 360-228-6003
Email:  davmcb@comcast.net
Location: Seattle Boat Show
City: Seattle, WA 98115
Start Date: FEB 11, 2023  Time: 02:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed

District 16 Classes


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



Subject: Boat Handling,
Squadron: Bellevue  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Robert B. Cooper  Phone: 206-367-0075
Email:  rbcooper80@gmail.com
Location: Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club
Address: 9927 Meydenbauer Dr
City: Bellevue, WA 98004
Start Date: MAR 07, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: MAR 07, 2023
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Weather,
Squadron: Bellingham  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Madeline Mimi Tompkins  Phone: 808-781-6464
Email:  seo@boatingisfun.org
Location: Bellingham Technical College
Address: 3028 Lindberg Ave.
City: Belllingham, WA 98225
Start Date: JAN 12, 2023  Time: 06:00PM
Registration Date: JAN 12, 2023
Registration Time: 04:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Marine Electrical Systems,
Squadron: Skagit Bay  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: George Brooks  Phone: 360-982-2999
Email:  geor49@gmail.com
Location: Haggen Foods Community Room
Address: 757 Haggen Dr.
City: Burlington, WA 98233
Start Date: FEB 28, 2023  Time: 06:00PM
Registration Date: FEB 26, 2023
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Piloting,
Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Joellyn S. Jackson  Phone: 425-347-0763
Email:  joellynj@hotmail.com
Location: Via Zoom
City: Everett, WA 98201
Start Date: JAN 05, 2023  Time: 06:30PM
Registration Date: DEC 05, 2022
Registration Time: 06:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Advanced Piloting,
Squadron: Everett  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Joellyn S. Jackson  Phone: 425-347-0763
Email:  joellynj@hotmail.com
Location: Via Zoom
City: Everett, WA 98201
Start Date: MAR 23, 2023  Time: 06:30PM
Registration Date: FEB 23, 2023
Registration Time: 06:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Engine Maintenance,
Squadron: North Olympic  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Bernie Armstrong  Phone: 360-477-4935
Email:  bernie1221@gmail.com
Location: Port Angeles Yacht Club
Address: 1305 Marine Dr,
City: Port Angeles, Wa, WA 98363
Start Date: JAN 10, 2023  Time: 10:00AM
Registration Date: JAN 10, 2023
Registration Time: 10:00AM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Piloting,
Squadron: North Olympic  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Bernie Armstrong  Phone: 360-477-4935
Email:  bernie1221@gmail.com
Location: Port Angeles Yacht Club
Address: 1305 Marine Dr,
City: Port Angeles, Wa, WA 98363
Start Date: JAN 19, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: JAN 10, 2023
Registration Time: 07:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Boat Handling,
Squadron: Seattle  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Gail M Kalbrener  Phone: 425-802-1706
Email:  ssaps.seo@gmail.com
Location: Remote Learning Via Zoom Meetings
Address: 2601 W Marina Place
City: Seattle, WA 98199
Start Date: JAN 09, 2023  Time: 06:30PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Cruising & Cruise Planning,
Squadron: Tacoma  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Bentley Rickmers  Phone: 253-208-1678
Email:  benric7@gmail.com
Location: Day Island Yacht Club
Address: 2120 91st Ave W #1,
City: Tacoma, WA 98466
Start Date: JAN 09, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: JAN 09, 2023
Registration Time: 09:00PM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations
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Subject: Radar for Boaters,
Squadron: Tacoma  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Bentley Rickmers  Phone: 253-208-1678
Email:  benric7@gmail.com
Location: Tacoma Yacht Club
Address: 5401 Yacht Club Road
City: Tacoma, WA 98407
Start Date: FEB 09, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: FEB 16, 2023
STATUS: Registration Closed


Subject: Advanced Piloting,
Squadron: Tacoma  District: 16 - Web Site
Contact: Bentley Rickmers  Phone: 253-208-1678
Email:  benric7@gmail.com
Location: Day Island Yacht Club and Zoom
Address: 2120 91st Ave W
City: Tacoma, WA 98466
Start Date: MAR 13, 2023  Time: 07:00PM
Registration Date: MAR 17, 2023
Registration Time: 09:00PM
STATUS: Registration Closed