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Please place orders 30 days in advance to avoid delays.     Index    IMPORTANT INFORMATION       Paddle Smart    RETURN OF UNUSED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS       Partner in Command    CHANGE LOG       Propane Systems on Your Boat    CLEARANCE SALE       Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach    Materials       Tides and Currents       Miscellaneous Squadron Materials       Trailering Your Boat       Operations Training Material       Weather for Boaters    Public Boating Courses    Seminar Miscellany       America's Boating Course 3rd Edition    Advanced Grade Courses       Engaging Hispanic Youth in Recreational Boating Education – Spanish Language       Boat Handling 2019 (BH)       Supplemental Material       Marine Navigation (N1)       Miscellaneous       Piloting (P)    Boat Operator Certification       Advanced Marine Navigation (Advanced Piloting) (AP)       Inland Navigator (IN)       Offshore Navigation (ON) (Beta)       Coastal Navigator (CN)       Junior Navigation (JN)       Advanced Coastal Navigator (ACN)       Navigation (N)       Offshore Navigator (ON)       Supplemental Items For Advanced Grades    Seminar Series    Elective Courses       AIS Electronics for Boaters       Cruising Under Power and Sail (CUPS) (Beta)       All About VHF/DSC Marine Radio       Engine Maintenance (EM)       Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away       Instructor Development (ID)       Basic Weather and Forecasting       Instructor Recertification       Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes       Certified Instructor Accessories       Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway       Marine Electrical Systems (MES)       Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering       Marine Communication Systems (MCS)       Crossing Borders       Electronic Navigation (ENCE)       Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems       Radar for Boaters (RA)       Fuel and Boating       Sail (Sa) 2009       Hands-On Training       Weather 2021       How to Use a Chart    The Nautical Book Store       How to Use a GPS Chartplotter       Nautical References       Hurricane Preparation for Boaters    Mariners Learning System (MLS) Courses       Introduction to Navigation    Guides       Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know    Compact Disks (CDs) and DVDs       Man Overboard    Educational Department Manuals (EDMs)       Mariner's Compass    Ordering Notes       Modern Weather Forecasting     Go to End of Catalog          IMPORTANT INFORMATION                           ORDERS ARE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED. Please order materials at least 30 days in advance to avoid delays. Orders are shipped via UPS ground. If you select premier shipping services, including UPS next-day air, UPS 2nd-day air, or UPS 3-day, the order will ship by the method chosen at the time of shipment. Your squadron is responsible for shipping costs. The exception is for E-Book orders, those items or kits starting with item/stock number 16 through 19 inclusive and an "E" after the price, which can be ordered when needed.                      PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE. The price charged for printed materials will be the current price; for E-Book materials the price charged will be the price in affect when the material was ordered.                      *   Items coded C may be charged to a credit card or a squadron account code. If charging to a credit card, orders MUST be submitted via a "Standard Order Form"; credit card orders CANNOT be processed via this on-line system.           *   Items coded W means the item is available at no cost from the Members side of the EdDept web pages (https://americasboatingclub.org/).           *   Items coded E means the item consists of eBooks. When processed, E-Book orders send emails with E-Book keys to the squadron SEO. The squadron account is not charged until E-Book keys are activated/redeemed. Details are available on the E-Book Information web page.           *   N/C means No Charge ($0.00).           *   All course material must be charged to the squadron account code by the Cdr, SEO, AsstSEO, or appropriate ChLB.           *   Headquarters does not automatically ship instructor kits; these may be ordered at indicated costs. Hard copy instructor kits will be marked "For Presenter Use Only".  ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     RETURN OF UNUSED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          *   UNUSED HARD COPY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BACK AT HEADQUARTERS WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE MATERIAL WAS ORIGINALLY SHIPPED FROM HEADQUARTERS. Educational material to be returned must be complete and undamaged and in a condition suitable for reissue. A form for claiming return credit (HQ-9A) is available on the USPS website. Unused E-Book keys, which automatically expire 45 days from issuance, are not charged to the squadron, so no action is required.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     CHANGE LOG    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          *   Changes from up to twelve previous months of the catalog are listed below:                                 20 April 2024           Added the printed Cruising Under Power and Sail Student Manual to the catalog.                      05 March 2024           Removed the term "E-Book" from the Offshore Navigation Supplemental Kit and the Supplemental JN Student Kit, since these kits are hard copy items only.                      19 February 2024           Clarified that the new Cruising Under Power and Sail course materials are Beta editions. Changed term eBook to E-Book.                      02 February 2024           Added the new Cruising Under Power and Sail course materials to the catalog, replacing the older Cruising and Cruise Planning materials.                      28 January 2024           Removed the out-of-print Cruising and Cruise Planning Student Manual from the catalog. It will be replaced by the new Cruising Under Power annd Sail course very soon.                      08 January 2024           Added the printed Marine Navigation Student Kit to the catalog.                      06 January 2024           Added the new Offshore Navigation (Beta) course to the catalog.                      29 December 2023           Removed the word "beta" from the description of the Marine Navigation course materials.                      17 December 2023           Replaced the older Introduction to Navigation Presenter Kit E-Book with an updated version.                      10 November 2023           Replaced the hard copy Electronic Navigation Instructor Kit with an E-Book version.                      02 November 2023           Removed Advanced Power Boat Handling seminar and Advanced Powerboat Handling Illustrated clearance item from the catalog.                      22 October 2023           Replaced the hard copy Fuel and Boating Presenter Kit with a revised E-Book version.                      07 September 2023           Added two links under the Marine Navigation topic for the Bowditch Bay practice chart and the Basic Plotting Kit, both of which could be useful to both students and instructors.                      12 August 2023           Added two new seminars: How to Use a GPS Chartplotter, and All About VHF/DSC Marine Radio which replaced the Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio seminar.                      19 July 2023           Removed the obsolete Using GPS Presenter Kit from the Seminar section and the Using GPS Student Guide from the Clearance Sale section.                      06 July 2023           Removed now-depleted Hurricane Preparation for Boaters Student Guide from the Clearance section.                      26 June 2023           Cleaned up wording regarding ABC3 instructor support material dates.                      22 May 2023           Replaced the Basic Weather and Forecasting Presenter Kit E-Book with the updated, retitled and equivalent Weather for Boaters Presenter Kit E-Book.                      15 May 2023           Added the 2022 Marine Electrical Systems printed Student Manual to the catalog.                      30 April 2023           Replaced the 2018 ABC3 E-Book Student Kit with the 2022 ABC3 E-Book Student Kit.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     CLEARANCE SALE    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          The following legacy and obsolete items are "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. For each item a minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered, except for The ARRL General Class License Manual, which can be ordered individually.               01-66-120 Anchoring Quick Guide  $ 4.50           This supplemental seminar material is a folding 16 section waterproof USPS Captain's Quick Guide summarizing Anchoring by Peter Nielsen of Sail Magazine.               01-88-103 The ARRL General Class License Manual 8th Edition  $ 20.00 C           The ARRL General Class License Manual is the book that will prepare you for the Amateur Radio General Class License that opens the door to operation on all the high frequency (HF) radio bands, the key to worldwide communications. It includes the latest question pool with answer key for use from July 2015 to June 30, 2019.               07-66-120 Complete Guide to Anchoring DVD  $ 2.50           The below DVD is really a stand-alone seminar based on the above Anchoring seminar material that is taught in the classroom. It is available as a supplement to the Seminar material above.                            01-66-113 Boat Handling Quick Guide  $ 3.50           The Boat Handling Quick Guide is a folding 16 section waterproof USPS Captain’s Quick Guide summarizing various boating maneuvers. It was used with the Boat Handling Under Power seminar.               01-66-115 Boat Handling Under Power Student Guide  $ 4.50           This is the student guide that was used in the Boat Handling Under Power seminar.               01-88-130 Boatowners Guide to GMDSS & Marine Radio  $ 6.50           This guide clearly explains how the revolutionary Global Maritime Distress and Safety System works as a maritime "911". It also describes the enormous advantages of digital VHF radio for ordinary communications with fellow boaters. The book comes with an interactive CD-ROM that shows you how to use a Class-D DSC equipped VHF radio.               01-92-107 Diesel Engine Care and Repair Quick Guide  $ 3.50           The waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide is good to keep aboard for engine maintenance actions.               01-66-111 Emergencies on Board Quick Guide  $ 4.00           This is a handy McGraw Hill Captain’s Quick Guide that is laminated and provides quick answers when you need them fast; it would be a great addition to any boat.               01-92-100 Using GPS Quick Guide  $ 4.50           The waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide Using GPS is good to take aboard to remind you of the GPS operation, or to show another of your crew how to use your GPS.               01-66-112 Heavy Weather Sailing Quick Guide  $ 3.50           The waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide is good to keep aboard for adverse conditions.               01-88-110 Introduction to Sailing  $ 4.00 C           This guide is a basic introduction to sailing techniques, sailing terms and sail handling.               01-88-124 Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Mariners  $ 6.50 C           This USPS Guide, published by McGraw-Hill, includes instructions on 18 knots, 6 bends, 17 hitches, 8 splices, and 9 decorative knots.               01-92-108 Marine Radar Student Notes  $ 4.00           The Student Notes contains copies of slides from the old Marine RADAR seminar. That seminar covered RADAR functions, RADAR selection, and operation of RADAR under various conditions including setting of controls, display interpretation, basic navigation, and collision avoidance using RADAR.               01-88-104 Mariner's Compass Guide  $ 6.00 C           This guide explains how to select, install, calibrate and use your compass on board your boat. This is an essential guide for all boaters.                            01-66-132 Mastering the Rules of the Road Seminar Student Notes  $ 3.00           The Student Notes contains notes from the old Rules of the Road seminar.               09-73-143 Power Boat Handling Seminar Trifold  $ 0.80               09-73-149 VHF & SSB Seminar Trifold  $ 2.00                      Seminar Support Material           These items are hard copy items of seminars kits that are only being offered electronically and are no longer listed in the course catalog for sale.               01-66-137 Man Overboard Student Guide  $ 4.50    01-87-102 Mariners Compass Student Notes  $ 3.50    01-93-113 Basic Wx/Forecasting Seminar Booklet  $ 3.00    01-93-106 Boating Rivers Locks Lakes Seminar Student Guide  $ 5.00    01-66-134 Fuel and Boating Seminar Student Guide  $ 5.00    01-19-002 AIS Electronics Student Guide  $ 4.00    01-73-121 Paddlesmart Student Notes  $ 5.00    01-93-103 Trailering Your Boat Guide  $ 5.00             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Materials    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               20 April 2024               Miscellaneous Squadron Materials  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      ------------ National Directory, available at www.usps.org/php/directory/directory.php             ------------ USPS Operations Manual, available on the OM Web Page             ------------ USPS support to provisional/new squadrons is listed in the USPS Operations Manual               Operations Training Material  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout           Note: Items for Leadership Development and Operations Training are available from the Operations and Leadership Training web page.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Public Boating Courses    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                 America's Boating Course 3rd Edition  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Provided with each order: One (1) Return of Course Material [Form HQ-9A]; one (1) ED-46a Registration Form; and one (1) USCG Federal Requirements and Safety Tips brochure.           Brochures for class handout can be ordered on the "Brochure and VSC Order Form".                      The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved course is now available in classrooms and online. The Student Manual, graduation certificates, wallet cards, and ED-26 answer sheets are ordered from this catalog. The Instructor Manual, 50-question assessment examinations 1A and 1B and their answer keys, state approved supplemental examinations, full course PowerPoint, and state approved section 8 PowerPoints PPTs) are downloadable from the Educational Department Information Center, Instructor materials for local printing.                      The 2022 printing of America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition (ABC3) is the NASBLA approved basic boating knowledge education course through calendar year 2024. The 2018 printing of the ABC3 Student Manual is compatible with the 2022 printing by inserting the downloadable 2018 Errata and downloadable Changes to Bring 2018 Printing to 2022 Version supplement. The downloadable PPT includes all 5 chapters. Chapters ONE through FOUR comprise the NASBLA approved “8-hour short course”. The PPT is customized for each state, with the state approved PPT inserted as Section 8. Download the PPT for your state and begin conducting courses. Download the state approved supplement and include in the final examination.                      Note: Assessment exams, answer sheets, wallet cards, and certificates are not automatically provided. Please order from the product list below to meet class needs.               03-73-207 ABC3 2022 Hard Copy Student Kit  $ 28.00           The ABC3 hard copy kit includes the printed Student Manual, A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats and Safety Tips, VHF Radio Call Sticker, and ED-46a Registration Form. Squadrons should duplicate additional ED-46a forms as needed.               17-22-051 ABC3 2022 E-Book Student Kit  $ 28.00 E           The ABC3 E-Book Student Kit includes the E-Book version of the Student Manual A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats and Safety Tips, and USPS/ABClub Membership Application (MemCom 1) in a PDF file. ED-46a Registration Forms are available from the EdDept Forms web page.                      Note: If conducting ABC3 in a virtual classroom environment, see the Emergency Virtual Classroom Exams web page for requirements and details on how to conduct the class as well as the exams and answers sheets to be used in this environment.                      Note: ABC3 Instructor support material is assembled by the instructor, downloading the posted 2022 Instructor Manual, 50-question exam and answer key, state supplemental exam and answer key, and current PPTs for the course.                      Note: ABC3 2022 Assessment Examinations 1A and 1B are the only assessment examinations approved by NASBLA for assessing the material presented in Chapters 1 through 4. If the student fails to achieve a score of 80% or more correct answers on the final examination and the final examination state supplement, the student should receive remedial education and then must retake the final examination using the second approved examination. When presenting the FULL course, Chapters 1 through 5, the Chapter 5 examination is optional and provided for squadron assessment but not reported to USPS. Completion of the FULL course is recognized by a programmed endorsement on the ABC3 graduation certificate.               02-73-117 ABC3 Student Exam Answer Sheet ED-26  $ 1.00    09-73-107 ABC3 Graduate Certificate  $ 1.00    09-73-106 ABC3 Graduate Wallet Card 10-Card Sheet  $ 2.00           Note: Wallet cards are printed 10 to a sheet. Order the number of SHEETS needed.    ED-46a America's Boating Course Registration Form  W           Registration Forms are downloadable and duplicated locally to meet needs beyond the single form issued with the Student Manual.    02-73-120 Bowditch Bay Practice Chart  $ 1.00             ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Engaging Hispanic Youth in Recreational Boating Education – Spanish Language  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This “seminar-style” 44-page handbook is presented in THE SPANISH LANGUAGE for youths at least 8 years old as their introduction to basic boating education. Knowledge gained by the youths includes safe boating practices, awareness of dangers, and necessary boating skills. The focus for this basic education is for the student to become a partner in command, a person who knows safe boating practices, is able to recognize when help is needed and lend a hand for correct actions. The seminar serves as a foundation for continued recreational boating education. Upon successful completion of this seminar the student is ready for “state required” basic boating knowledge education in America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition (ABC3), and to participate in “on-the-water training” for recreational boaters.           An excellent time to present the seminar is while relatives or guardians are enrolled in ABC3, its on-the-water training supplement, or other USPS University education events.           Teaching aid PowerPoint presentations to support presentation are downloadable at no cost in Spanish and English languages. They are available for downloading from the Educational Department home page, EdDept Information Center, For Instructors, Downloadable Course Materials. Seminar completion is recognized by copying and filling out the certificate imbedded in the booklet. Completion records should reside with the sponsoring USPS Squadron as an ABC3 student source.               01-58-011 Engaging Hispanic Youth In Recreational Boating Education  $ 8.00                      Promotional video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kw8GdQLYvMo             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Supplemental Material  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               07-73-128 Inert Orion Visual Distress Signaling Kit Teaching Aid  $ 13.00           SAFETY NOTE: Only INERT teaching aids may be used in classroom instruction. Instruction with pyrotechnic distress signals may be conducted with approval by local authorities in open areas free of fire hazards, as discussed in the BOC skills sections. Expired pyrotechnic distress signals may be unstable and should be discarded in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Miscellaneous  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               07-58-100 Pocket Quick Reference Card (set of 6)  $ 6.00           This 6-card Pocket Quick Reference Card set of flip cards, about the size of bridge cards, covers Predeparture Check, Radio Use, Fueling Procedure, In Case of Fire, U.S. Buoyage, Navigation Info, Rules of the Road, Navigation Rules, Navigation Lighting, Sound Signals, Emergencies, and Hypothermia/CPR.    09-73-129 Sea Scout Graduate Certificate  N/C    09-39-104 Presentation Folder  $ 1.00    03-87-102 Basic Plotting Kit  $ 24.00           The Basic Plotting Kit is an excellent summary and overview of charts, navigation and plotting in a concise format. The kit includes a color 20pp guide that is richly illustrated, as well as dividers and a 4x15 plotter.           Also see Plotting and Labeling Standards under Guides for just the book alone.                      Also see 4x15 plotter and dividers under Supplemental Items For Advanced Grades.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Boat Operator Certification    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          Note:See the BOC Overview web page for current information on the program and the needed downloads.             Inland Navigator (IN)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               03-67-100 BOC Inland Navigator Passport  $ 44.00           The Inland Navigator Guide and all associated forms must be downloaded from the BOC Overview web page to insure obtaining the latest version.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Coastal Navigator (CN)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               03-67-101 BOC Coastal Navigator Starter Kit  $ 44.00           (includes Passport and Marine Calculator)           The Coastal Navigator Guide and all associated forms must be downloaded from the BOC Overview web page to insure obtaining the latest version.               07-67-113 Marine Calculator  $ 5.00             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Advanced Coastal Navigator (ACN)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               07-67-117 BOC Advanced Coastal Navigator Passport  $ 44.00           The Advanced Coastal Navigator Handbook and all associated forms must be downloaded from the BOC Overview web page to insure obtaining the latest version.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Offshore Navigator (ON)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               07-67-118 BOC Offshore Navigator Passport  $ 44.00           The Offshore Navigator Handbook and all associated forms must be downloaded from the BOC Overview web page to insure obtaining the latest version.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Seminar Series    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          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. All seminars except course related seminars (Boat Handling) are administered by local squadrons. If a participant or attendee requires formal credit in the USPS database then the student must be registered in HQ-800 and a $25.00 registration fee applies, which is billable to the squadron. Please note that for Seminar Presenter Kits, there is a limit of two (2) of each title per order. Each Presenter Kit Includes a Seminar Kit less Certificate, plus Presenter Guide and/or Presenter CD and/or downloadable file(s), and Open Door to USPS.             AIS Electronics for Boaters  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Automatic Identification System (AIS) electronics can help you navigate waterways more easily and safely in conditions of high traffic and restricted visibility. Required for most commercial vessels, AIS electronics are becoming increasingly popular for use by recreational boaters who want to see and be seen on the water. With AIS marine electronics onboard, you can identify potential dangers and quickly make decisions. Many systems share your boat’s information with other boats so they can also make better, safer boating decisions.                      AIS Electronics for Boaters can help you decide if AIS is right for you. In this seminar, you will learn what AIS does, how it works, whether you need an AIS system (and, if so, with what capacity), how AIS differs from radar, how to use AIS to navigate more safely, and what to consider when integrating AIS with your existing electronics.                      Instructor materials are available in a choice of electronic and physical formats. The AIS ePresenter Kit includes the eStudent Guide, three versions of the same PPT presentation, and Instructions on how instructors can use the PPTs to prepare for teaching and when teaching. The AIS Presenter Kit includes the Student Guide and a DVD with three versions of the same PPT presentation and Instructions on how instructors can use the PPTs to prepare for teaching and when teaching.                      E-Book Materials:    19-19-002 AIS ePresenter Kit  $ 67.50 E                      Physical Materials:    03-19-002 AIS Presenter Kit  $ 67.50                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item AIS Electronics Student Guide can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.                      Note: AIS Electronics for Boaters is also available as an online seminar. For more information, see AIS Electronics for Boaters.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            All About VHF/DSC Marine Radio  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Marine radios provide boaters the best and most reliable communication on the water. Marine radios have many advantages over cell phones, especially in an emergency. Learn about the digital selective calling (DSC) rescue feature as well as everyday uses such as to secure a marina slip, call for bridge openings and much more. You'll also get tips on purchasing and installing VHF to get the most out of your investment.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-23-651 All About VHF/DSC Marine Radio Presenter E-Book Kit  $ 67.50 E                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item VHF & SSB Trifold can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.                      Note:           All About Marine Radio is available as an interactive online seminar. For more information, see All About Marine Radio.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Anchoring is the skill of securing your vessel to the bottom through the use of line, chain, and one or more anchors. Whether it’s for fishing, swimming, a lunch break, or an overnight stop, one of the real pleasures in boating is “hanging on the hook” in some quiet spot. Emergencies such as loss of power, equipment breakdown or failure, or weather hazard may also require that your boat be anchored for a time.                      Good seamanship demands that all boaters know how to anchor safely. Our anchoring topics begin with how to select an anchorage and how to anchor depending on conditions. After learning how anchors should be used, you will know if yours are satisfactory or—if you don’t already have equipment—what kind(s) to buy. The seminar covers useful anchoring tips and tricks and concludes by discussing how to moor and raft safely. Also included is how to use and tie the two knots most often used when anchoring: the anchor bend and the figure-eight knot.                      Ask your local squadron about on-the-water coaching to help you practice your skills with assurance, so you don’t get carried away.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats.               16-19-013 Anchoring with Assurance Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-013 Anchoring with Assurance Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Model anchors are available for loan from Headquarters. See the Model Anchor Set web page for details on how to request your loan. Note that they CANNOT be ordered via this on-line shopping cart.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Basic Weather and Forecasting  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar has been updated and retitled Weather for Boaters. Order the seminar Presenter Kit under Weather for Boaters.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar is designed to meet the needs of our large inland boating membership and the general public. Seminar topics include The Western Rivers System of Navigational Aids; River Boating; and Locking Through. The seminar is particularly suited to introducing students to experienced local boaters and their squadron because the exchange of local information and experiences can be one of the most interesting and important parts of the seminar.                      B. Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               03-93-006 Boating on Rivers Locks and Lakes Presenter Kit (Hard Copy)  $ 67.50    19-10-660 Boating on Rivers Locks and Lakes Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item BRLL Seminar Student Guide can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.                      Note: Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes is also available as an interactive online seminar. For more information, see Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Boating with Confidence is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Boat handling away from the dock or marina is often called “at sea.” This seminar has been designed to acquaint you with general boat-handling situations and teach you skills to handle your boat at sea. You’ll gain confidence about basic operations; trimming your boat; operating on plane; handling seas and waves; dealing with bars, inlets, rivers, and bends; and other situations you will encounter along your cruise. And you’ll have a better understanding about issues you can control, issues that the environment will present, and how to use and tie the two knots most often used when at sea: the sheet bend and the bowline.                      Ask your local squadron about on-the-water coaching to help you practice your at-sea boat-handling skills until you feel fully confident handling your boat under way.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats.               16-19-012 Boating with Confidence Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-012 Boating with Confidence Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking, undocking, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats.               16-19-011 Confidence in Docking and Undocking Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-011 Confidence in Docking and Undocking Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Crossing Borders  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar explains the immigration and customs process and the programs that enable boaters to easily cross into Canada, Mexico or the Bahamas. Be prepared by having the correct documents; we can help you get there.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-22-655 Crossing Borders Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Emergencies on Board is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Prevention and preparation make all the difference. This seminar has been designed to prepare you to handle common emergencies that can happen when you are away from the dock... whether you venture out for the day or are leaving on a longer cruise. You will learn how to deal with them as they occur and especially when the skipper is unable to respond.                      The topic of emergencies will be covered in three parts: vessel-related emergencies, medical emergencies, and emergency communications. Upon completion of this seminar, you will have gained an understanding of: the most common types of vessel emergencies and how to deal with them, medical emergencies and how to be prepared for them; and the various ways, when you need help, to communicate your problem to others.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats.               16-19-014 Emergencies on Board Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-014 Emergencies on Board Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item McGraw Hill Captain’s Emergencies on Board Quick Guide that is laminated and provides quick answers when you need them fast can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Fuel and Boating  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar assists the student in understanding the issues and problems involving the handling of gasoline and diesel fuel and how these issues relate to boating. Sections deal with computing and evaluating fuel consumption, system care and safety, and environmental issues associated with fueling a boat.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The instructor Kit includes a PowerPoint presentation and notes for OTW instructions.               19-11-630 Fuel and Boating Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E                      Supplemental Items                      Clearance Sale item Fuel & Boating Seminar Student Guide can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Hands-On Training  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar is the credentialed USPS training program for basic powerboat handling. The eight-hour format includes a combination of classroom training and On-The-Water training. This revised program now covers the new ANSI standards for power boat handling. The student kit includes a DVD of the exercises. A student kit is optional for members, but is required for non-member students. As the program is credentialed, a BOC-IN Certifier or a Hands-On Certifier is required to teach the on-the-water component. See the Hands-On Policy on the BOC Committee web site for details. Contact the BOC Committee for further information.               03-67-102 Hands-On Training Student Kit  $ 40.00                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The Hands-On Training Presenter Kit includes the PPT for the classroom, videos of the on the water maneuvers, notes for the instructor, and an overview of Hands-on Training. The kit files are available by downloading from the Hands-On Training Instructor Tools link on the On-the-Water Training & Certification page on the Educational Department website. Contact the BOC Committee for further information.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            How to Use a Chart  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The NOAA Chart No. 1 is the quintessential reference to chart details, but is difficult to understand. This seminar walks you through what you really need to know in an entertaining and interesting fashion. In addition to showing you all about your chart, this seminar walks you through the essentials of laying out a safe course, and the steps to measure a course with the USPS plotter.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-12-610 Chart Use Instructor E-Book Kit  $ 67.50 E           The Instructor E-Book kit contains the PowerPoint slides and the instructor notes.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            How to Use a GPS Chartplotter  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The seminar introduces students to the basics of how to use a GPS Chartplotter. Topics include: setup and status, using your GPS, and electronics integration. The Presenter kit contains a Student Guide, Presenter Guide and narrated PowerPoint slides.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-23-611 How to Use a GPS Chartplotter Presenter E-Book Kit  $ 67.50 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Hurricane Preparation for Boaters  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      In this short seminar, you'll learn how to select a location from which to weather the storm and prepare your boat for a hurricane.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               03-66-044 Hurricane Preparation for Boaters Presenter Kit  $ 67.50           The Instructor CD has been replaced by a downloadable file. Instructions to access the file are provided in the Presenter Kit.                      Note: Hurricane Preparation for Boaters is also available as an interactive online seminar. For more information, see Hurricane Preparation for Boaters.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Introduction to Navigation  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The Introduction to Navigation seminar replaces the Basic Coastal Navigation seminar, and presents information to enable beginning recreational boaters to practice safe passage using navigation charts with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology on devices such as chart plotters. This seminar introduces recreational boaters to navigation using charts in combination with GPS and the electronic navigation software, OpenCPN. Continued education on using OpenCPN software is provided in the continuum of education in advanced courses such as Piloting and Navigation. Navigation chart and OpenCPN data is introduced through no-cost website access.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-23-640 Introduction to Navigation Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E           The Introduction to Navigation Presenter Kit E-Book contains the Introduction to Navigation Presenter Guide and two PowerPoint files: one with audio, the other with no audio.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Recreational boaters use line and knots to: secure their boat to docks, piers, and other boats; handle rescue and repair situations; manage running rigging; anchor securely; and tow other vessels or people. This seminar has been designed to help you to select line for your boat and know which lines and knots to use in each situation. You’ll gain knowledge and hands-on experience selecting line and tying the 10 most useful knots, bends, and hitches; and you’ll learn how to care for the lines on your boat and on the dock.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats. Supplemental materials are also available that may enrich the student’s learning experience.               16-19-015 Knots and Line Handling Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-015 Knots and Line Handling Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Man Overboard  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar is designed to teach boaters how to react, and then, how to recover a crew member or passenger who accidentally falls overboard. The seminar covers vessel set-up and MOB equipment, maneuvering to keep the rescuer close to the MOB, the responsibility of the MOB in this emergency situation, and methods of recovering the MOB.                      B. Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The MOB Presenter Kit in E-Book format contains the MOB Instructor Manual, PowerPoint files and On-the-Water guide.               19-20-460 Man Overboard Presenter Kit  $ 67.50 E                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Man Overboard Student Guide item can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Mariner's Compass  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar explains how to select, install, calibrate and use your compass on board your boat. You will learn which features are most important and what will work best for you, how to deal with variation between true and magnetic north, and how to adjust your compass to remove most of the deviation caused by local magnetic influences. This is an essential seminar for all boaters and includes a Student Manual.                      An available reference book is the USPS Mariner's Compass Guide that will enhance any boater's library. It covers selection, installation, and adjustment of a mariner's compass.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-07-600 Mariner's Compass Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E           The E-Book kit contains the Instructor Manual, the PowerPoint slides and Mariner's Compass Guide.                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Mariners Compass Student Notes can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Modern Weather Forecasting  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Recent years have witnessed an enormous increase in the power of super computers, the explosive growth of the Internet, the rapid expansion of satellite communications, and the pervasive use of smart phones. Consequently, the ways in which professional weather forecasts are produced and disseminated have changed dramatically. This seminar covers these topics in the same manner as Chapter 8 Part 1 – Professional Forecasting – of the full 2021 Weather Course.                      Presenter Kits “For Presenter Use Only"               19-22-647 Modern Wx Forecasting 2022 Presenter kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E           The Modern Weather Forecasting Presenter Kit (E-Book) contains the PowerPoint files in two substantively identical versions: a recorded narrative one and a written script one. The kit also contains a seminar reference guide and a presenter’s guide, both in PDF format.                      Note: The presenter has a choice between using a recorded audio presentation or giving the oral presentation in the traditional way with the aid of written scripts for each slide.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Paddle Smart  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar provides an overview of human-powered paddle craft. The objectives of the seminar are to provide the participant with enough information to decide what type of paddle craft to choose, to learn what safety equipment is recommended, and to understand the basic, entry-level strokes. The seminar’s presentation format is an interactive discussion. The number of slides is intentionally lower for the two-hour seminar to allow time for discussion with and interaction among the participants.                      A great reference book is available to enhance learning: "The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook" by Shelly Johnson. This book is a first step to adventure on the water, with everything one needs to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water.               01-73-119 Sea Kayaker’s Handbook  $ 13.00                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The Paddle Smart E-Book Presenter Kit includes the Paddle Smart Presenter Guide, audio and non-audio PowerPoint slides, and the Application for Membership form, MemCom1, all in electronic format.               19-23-605 Paddle Smart E-Book Presenter Kit  $ 67.50 E                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Paddlesmart Student Notes can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Partner in Command  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar provides an introduction to boating for crew members who need basic information and who may or may not have taken a boating course. It is designed to provide essential information one may require to assist a skipper in the safe operation of a recreational boat and includes actions to take in response to emergencies.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The Partner In Command E-Book Presenter kit contains the Partner in Command Student Guide, Instructor Guide, On The Water Teaching Aid Guide and the PowerPoint slides, all in electronic format.               19-20-400 Partner In Command E-Book Presenter Kit  $ 67.50 E                      Note: Crew at the Helm is available as an interactive online seminar. For more information, see Crew at the Helm.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Propane Systems on Your Boat  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Propane Systems on Your Boat gives you the tools you need to use propane fuel safely on the water. Propane and butane, also known as LPG, are the most common cooking fuels used on boats. While efficient, cost effective and widely available, these fuels can also be dangerous. This seminar explains boat propane systems, propane safety, and how to keep your boat and crew safe. You will learn how LPG works; how to identify components of your bulk delivery system, what they do, and how they work together to deliver fuel to your appliances. You will also gain an understanding of the risks of using LPG and how to mitigate them through prevention - how to inspect and maintain your LPG system, test for leaks and locate them, operate your LPG appliances safely - and what to do in an LPG emergency. This seminar will not teach you how to install or repair an LPG system. Those tasks should only be performed by technicians certified by ABYC in marine LPG systems.                      Instructor materials are available in a choice of electronic and physical formats.                      E-Book Materials:               19-19-001 Propane ePresenter Kit  $ 67.50 E                      Physical Materials:               03-19-001 Propane Presenter Kit  $ 67.50                      Note: Propane Systems on Your Boat is also available as an online seminar. For more information, see Propane Systems on Your Boat.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach is one of six seminars in the Boat Handling seminar series.                      Seminar description: Navigational rules of the road help you know what to do when you share the water with other boats, how to recognize and signal intentions, and how to avoid collision. This seminar focuses in a practical way on helping you understand the basic rules encountered by recreational boaters during most every boating outing and the rules most likely to apply in the local waters where you boat. It covers skipper responsibilities, general rules and definitions, rules to avoid collision, lights and shapes, and sound and light signals.                      Ask your local squadron about on-the-water coaching to help you practice recognizing local situations, the rules that apply, and the actions you should take. And be sure to read the United States Coast Guard’s Navigational Rules and Regulations Handbook for the authoritative word on all rules of the road, since—as the skipper or designated crewmember—you are responsible to know the rules that apply anywhere you boat.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats. Supplemental materials are also available that may enrich the student’s learning experience.               16-19-009 Rules of the Road Student Guide (E-Book)  $ 24.95 E    01-19-009 Rules of the Road Student Guide (Printed)  $ 24.95                      Note: U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook is available as a free-of-charge download from the U.S. Coast Guard website.                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This seminar is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this seminar.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E                      Note: U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook is available as a free-of-charge download from the U.S. Coast Guard website.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Tides and Currents  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The seminar deals with how the sun and moon create tidal patterns, sources of information about tides and tidal currents, simple ways to predict height of tide and current flow and how to use both print and electronic tide tables.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               03-87-105 Tides and Currents Instr Kit (Hard Copy)  $ 67.50    19-11-620 Tides and Currents Instr Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Trailering Your Boat  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This seminar has been updated for 2014. It explains how to select a tow vehicle, discusses the correct towing hitch for the intended use, and information to aid in choosing a trailer that has the features that meet your needs. It explains how to safely trailer your boat, why you must match the trailer hitch ball to your trailer hitch, the need for and types of trailer brakes, and the importance of correct electrical connections.                      A great addition to your nautical library is the McGraw-Hill published USPS book The Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat by Bruce Smith.               01-93-103 Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat  $ 15.00                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"                      The seminar Instructor CD includes the seminar Power Point presentation, the book, and a 15-minute US Coast Guard video on trailering.               03-93-004 Trailering Your Boat Presenter Kit  $ 67.50                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Trailering Your Boat Guide can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Weather for Boaters  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The Weather for Boaters Presenter kit E-Book contains the student seminar reference guide, presenter guide, audio and no audio Power Point files. This two-hour seminar is organized around six topics: Air Masses and Fronts, Winds, Humidity and Fog, Clouds and Thunderstorms, Mid-Latitude and Tropical Storms ,and Forecasting.                      Presenter Kits "For Presenter Use Only"               19-23-645 Weather for Boaters Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 67.50 E                      Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Basic Wx/Forecasting Seminar Booklet can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.                      Note: Weather for Boaters is available as an interactive online seminar. For more information, see Weather for Boaters.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Seminar Miscellany    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                   ED-46cs Course/Seminar Registration Form  W           Registration Forms are downloadable and duplicated locally to meet needs.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Advanced Grade Courses    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                 Boat Handling 2019 (BH)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Boat Handling is intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America’s Boating Course) and want to learn more about skilled boat handling in a variety of situations. It is offered as a complete course covering six topics that may be in any order or as free-standing seminars. The topics are: (1) Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach, (2) Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering, (3) Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway, (4) Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away, (5) Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems, and (6) Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know. See the individual seminar descriptions in this catalog to see more about what you’ll learn and be able to do.                      Ask your local squadron about on-the-water coaching to help you grow in your situational awareness, knowledge of what to do in each situation, and ability to perform boat handling skills that will help you enjoy boating more and with the confidence you desire.                      A. Student Materials                      Student materials are available in E-Book and printed formats.               16-19-008 Boat Handling Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E    01-19-008 Boat Handling Student Manual (Printed)  $ 55.00           Note: U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook is available as a free-of-charge download from the U.S. Coast Guard website.                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"                      This course is part of the Boat Handling Course and Seminar Series, which is supported by one universal instructor kit. There is no separate instructor kit for this course.                      The universal instructor kit is available in E-Book format only. It contains 27 files, including a student guide for each of the six seminars, a student manual for the full Boat Handling course, instructor notes, and narrated PPT presentation files for use with the course and seminars. Download of the zip file may take up to 30 minutes depending on Internet provider connection speed. Visit the Boat Handling web page to download the Boat Handling Presentation Preview, Instructor’s Guide, and On-the-Water Guide that can help you make the most of this curriculum.               19-19-008 Boat Handling Course/Seminars Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E                      Note: U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook is also available as a free-of-charge download from the U.S. Coast Guard website.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Marine Navigation (N1)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Marine Navigation is the first of the navigational classes focusing on techniques for piloting a boat in coastal and inland conditions. The course emphasizes planning and checking along with the use of GPS and other electronic systems for determining position, and introduces digital charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning skills. Plotting, use of the compass, aids to navigation, electronic tools and a host of related topics are included in this all-new approach to coastal, inland and river piloting. This course uses the Bowditch Bay Practice Chart, 4x15 plotter and dividers, which must be ordered separately.                      The Student Kit includes the Student Manual, the Plotting and Labeling Standards Learning Guide and instructions for downloading, installing and using OpenCPN, a marine navigation program that is state-of-the-art and in wide use by commercial and recreational boating enthusiasts. Open CPN runs on a variety of environments, including Windows, Android tablets and phones, and MAC OS, but not iPhones or iPads. (The larger screens of desktop or laptop computers work best.) The Instructor Kit includes the Student Kit and downloadable instructor files. The instructor files are the Instructor Manual in PDF and the course PowerPoint files. The same information is provided within the E-Book Kits, but is downloaded within the kit. Both the Student and Instructor E-Book Kits also contain the 1210TR and Bowditch Bay charts in “KAP” file format for use with navigation software. The Instructor Kit also contains a set of GPS exchange (.gpx) files of the waypoints and routes used in the course.               17-23-100 Mar Nav Student Kit (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E    03-77-105 Mar Nav Student Kit (Printed)  $ 55.00           The Marine Navigation Student Kit (Printed) contains the Marine Navigation Student Manual and the Plotting and Labeling Standards Guide.                      Instructor Use Manuals "For Instructor Use Only"               19-23-100 Mar Nav Instructor Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E                      Supplemental Materials                      Some instructors or students may want a Basic Plotting Kit and a few preprinted Bowditch Bay practice charts. Instructors and students can use the preprinted charts or print their own, as well as use their own navigation tools or the Basic Plotting Kit.                      See Bowditch Bay Practice Chart under ABC3 materials, and Basic Plotting Kit under Public Boating Courses, Miscellaneous.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Piloting (P)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Piloting is the first of the navigational classes focusing on techniques for piloting a boat in coastal and inland conditions. The course emphasizes planning and checking along with the use of GPS for determining position, and introduces digital charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning skills. Plotting, labeling, use of the compass, aids to navigation and a host of related topics are included in this all-new approach to coastal and inland piloting. This course uses the 4x15 plotter and dividers, which must be ordered separately.                      The Student Kit includes the Student Manual, the Plotting and Labeling Standards Learning Guide and instructions for downloading, installing and using OpenCPN, a marine navigation program that is state-of-the-art and in wide use by commercial and recreational boating enthusiasts. The Piloting Presenter Kit includes the Student Kit and downloadable instructor files. The instructor files are the Instructor Manual in PDF and the course PowerPoint files. The same information is provided within the E-Book Kits, but is downloaded within the kit. Both the Piloting Student and Instructor E-Book Kits also contain the 1210TR and Bowditch Bay charts in “KAP” file format for use with navigation software.               03-71-105 Piloting Student Kit 2011 Rev'd 2016*  $ 55.00    17-20-100 Piloting Student Kit (E-Book) 2011 Rev'd 2016*  $ 55.00 E                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-20-100 Piloting Presenter Kit (E-Book) 2008 Rev'd 2018*  $ 75.00 E                      * The Weekend Navigator is the required text for Piloting and must be ordered separately.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Advanced Marine Navigation (Advanced Piloting) (AP)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Advanced Marine Navigation (currently Advanced Piloting) is the second part of the inland and coastal navigation series. This material builds on the base developed in Piloting, and includes practical use of additional electronic navigation systems and other advanced techniques for finding position. It is such a change from the old AP course, it will be worthwhile for those already having taken AP to tune their skills with this new course. Among topics covered are: finding position using bearings and angles, collision avoidance using GPS and Radar, what to do when the electronics fail, tides, currents and wind and their effect on piloting, electronic navigation with GPS, chart plotters, Radar, autopilots, etc, and application of course lectures through practical, in class, exercises. The course can be ordered with or without The Weekend Navigator book but students must have a copy, as this is the course text. The Plotting and Labeling Standards may be ordered separately. This course uses the 4x15 plotter and dividers, which must be ordered separately.                      The Student Kit includes the Student Manual and 1210TR chart. The Presenter Kit includes the Student Kit and the Instructor CD. The Instructor CD contains the Instructor Manual in PDF and the course PowerPoint files. The same information is provided within the E-Book Kits, but is downloaded within the kit. Both the Advanced Piloting Student and Instructor E-Book Kits contain the 1210TR and Bowditch Bay charts in “KAP” file format for use with OpenCPN navigation software.               03-70-110 AP Student Kit 2011*  $ 55.00    17-20-150 AP Student Kit (E-Book) 2011*  $ 55.00 E                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-20-150 AP Presenter Kit (E-Book) 2011*  $ 75.00 E                      *The Weekend Navigator is the required text for Advanced Piloting             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Offshore Navigation (ON) (Beta)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Offshore Navigation is the first of a two-part program of study in offshore (open coast) navigation. The student develops skills in methods of carrying on the day's work of a navigator at sea. Of particular interest and importance is the study of electronic offshore navigation planning and execution using downloadable computer software as well as the use of NOAA charts, plotting sheets and other navigational data for offshore positioning and passage planning.               16-23-210 ON Student Manual (E-Book) Beta  $ 90.00 E           The above item contains the Student Manual only. Each student will need a Supplemental ON Kit as well.               03-87-109 Supplemental ON Kit  $ 10.00           The Supplemental ON Kit contains the Pilot Chart No. 16 North Atlantic Chart, and Universal Plotting Sheet. Order one Supplemental ON Kit for each ON E-Book Student Manual and each ON E-Book Instructor Kit.                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-23-210 ON Instructor Kit (E-Book) Beta  $ 115.00 E           The Instructor Kit contains the Student Manual, the Instructor Guide, the PowerPoint lessons, the PowerPoint quizzes, and the temporary VPP2 licenses. The instructor will need a Supplemental ON Kit as well.               09-91-001 VPP2 Instructor Non-Expiring License  $ 25.00           Note: This license is for Presenter Use Only. Order this optional item only if you want an Instructor license for the VPP2 software with no expiration date.           Limit one License per Squadron. This License may be ordered for Instructor's Use in the Offshore Navigation course, either when the Instructor Kit and/or Student Manuals are ordered, or as a subsequent supplemental order. Separate VPP2 Instructor Non-Expiring License orders for other purposes will not be accepted.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Junior Navigation (JN)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Junior Navigation is the first of a two-part program of study in offshore (open coast) navigation. It is designed as a practical, how-to-course. Subject matter includes: basic concepts of celestial navigation; how to use the mariner's sextant to take sights of the sun; the importance and techniques of accurate time determination; use of the Nautical Almanac; how to reduce sights to establish lines of position (LOPs); and the use of special charts, plotting sheets and other navigational data for offshore positioning and passage planning.               03-69-107 JN Student Kit (Printed) 2022  $ 100.00           Note: The Student Kit includes the Student Manual and SR, CLS, and other forms and charts.               16-22-200 JN Student Manual (E-Book) 2022  $ 90.00 E    03-69-109 Supplemental JN Student Kit  $ 10.00           Note: The Supplemental JN Student Kit contains all the printed forms and charts that are necessary to complete the JN course. Order one Supplemental JN Student Kit for each copy of the JN E-Book Student Manual.                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-22-200 JN Presenter Kit (E-Book) 2022  $ 115.00 E           Note: The JN Presenter Kit (E-Book) includes the Student Manual and the Instructor Manual in PDF format, along with the course PowerPoint files.           In addition, order one Supplemental JN Student Kit for each copy of the JN E-Book Presenter Kit.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Navigation (N)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This is the second part of the study of offshore navigation and is the companion course to Junior Navigation. The student is introduced to additional sight reduction techniques for the moon, planets, and stars, and develops greater skill and precision in sight taking, positioning and the orderly methods of carrying on the day's work of a navigator at sea. Of particular interest and importance is the study of electronic offshore navigation planning and execution using downloadable computer software.               03-68-118 N Student Kit (Printed) 2015 Rev'd 2018  $ 100.00           Note: The Student Kit includes the Student Manual and SR, CLS, and other forms and charts.               16-15-300 N Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 90.00 E    03-68-120 Supplemental N E-Book Student Kit  $ 10.00           Note: The Supplemental N E-Book Student Kit contains all the printed forms and charts that are necessary to complete the N course. Order one Supplemental N E-Book Student Kit for each copy of the N E-Book Student Manual.                                 Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-15-300 N Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 115.00 E           Note: The N Presenter Kit (E-Book) includes the Student Manual and the Instructor Manual in PDF format, along with the course PowerPoint files.           In addition, order one Supplemental N E-Book Student Kit for each copy of the N E-Book Presenter Kit.               09-91-001 VPP2 Instructor Non-Expiring License  $ 25.00           Note: This license is for Presenter Use Only. Order this optional item only if you want an Instructor license for the VPP2 software with no expiration date.           Limit one License per Squadron. This License may be ordered for Instructor's Use in the Navigation course, either when the Instructor and/or Student Kits are ordered, or as a subsequent supplemental order. Separate VPP2 Instructor Non-Expiring License orders for other purposes will not be accepted.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Supplemental Items For Advanced Grades  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               04-67-101 1210 Charts  $ 4.50    04-69-104 Mercator and Great Circle Charts  $ 3.00    04-69-113 Pilot Chart No. 16 (North Atlantic)  $ 7.00    04-69-110 Position Plotting Sheet No. 970  $ 2.00    04-69-111 Position Plotting Sheet No. 971  $ 2.00    04-69-114 Position Plotting Sheet No. 973  $ 2.00    04-69-115 Position Plotting Sheet No. 974  $ 2.50    09-69-102 Position Plotting Sheet CLS (40/pad)  $ 3.00 W    11-70-100 Protractor 4"  $ 6.00    09-69-114 Sight Reduction Form SR-96A (10/pad)  $ 2.00 W    11-73-116 Ultra-Light Dividers  $ 12.00    11-70-101 USPS Course Plotter (4" x 15")  $ 7.00    04-69-117 Universal Plotting Sheet  $ 1.00                      Also see Bowditch Bay Practice Chart under ABC3.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Elective Courses    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                 Cruising Under Power and Sail (CUPS) (Beta)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Although the details of cruising differ for coastal and inland boating, the planning process is similar. The basics that boaters need to know for coastal cruising also apply to lake and river boating. Supplemental topics include Cruising in the Intracoastal Waterway, Great Lakes, Inland Rivers and Lakes, Pacific Northwest, and Special Navigation such as harbors, inlets and overfalls, bridges, locks, and dams. Cruising Under Power and Sail replaces the older Cruising and Cruise Planning course.               01-93-115 CUPS Student Manual (Printed) (Beta)  $ 70.00    17-24-665 CUPS Student Kit (E-Book) (Beta)  $ 55.00 E           The CUPS Student Kit contains the student manual and a supplement.                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-24-665 CUPS Instructor Kit (E-Book) (Beta)  $ 75.00 E           The CUPS Instructor Kit contains the student manual, instructor manual, supplement, audio and no-audio PPT files.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Engine Maintenance (EM)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The Engine Maintenance course is one ten chapter course that stresses the diagnosis of modern systems, while also teaching the basics of engine layout and operation. Gasoline inboards, outboards, and diesel engines are taught in a way that reinforces the common aspects of how engines work. This course is complete in one book with one exam.                      Modern engines offer high reliability and good performance through the use of computerized systems for fuel delivery and engine timing. Most of these systems are "black boxes" that can no longer be serviced by weekend mechanics with ordinary tools. The EM course covers those repairs that do-it-yourselfers can still perform, teaches how to diagnose problems that might be beyond your ability to fix, and how to share information with your mechanic so the right repairs get performed. The Engine Maintenance also covers basic mechanical systems such as drive systems (propellers), steering systems, and engine controls. The last chapter discusses solutions you might use to problems that could occur while afloat and away from a repair facility. Gasoline, diesel, and outboard engines are treated independently in this chapter.                      A. Student Materials               01-75-108 EM Student Manual 2011  $ 55.00    17-11-452 EM Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E           The Student E-Book contains the Student Manual and an errata sheet.                      B. Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               03-75-105 EM Presenter Kit 2011  $ 75.00           Note: The Presenter Kit includes the Student Manual, the Instructor Manual, and instructions on how to download the PPT files.                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Diesel Engine Care & Repair can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Instructor Development (ID)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This course deals with effective communication for speakers and teachers--a quality that benefits the individual in all walks of life. It offers practical instruction in: preparing for teaching assignments; preparing for meeting presentations; effective teaching techniques; conducting efficient meetings; and selecting and using audiovisual aids.                      Note: Student and Instructor Manuals for Instructor Development must now be downloaded from the Instructor Development Course web page. Printed manuals are no longer available from Headquarters.             Instructor Recertification  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Note: The Instructor Guide is available at no cost on the Instructor Certification Program web page.             Certified Instructor Accessories  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               05-94-015 Certified Instructor Lapel Pin  $ 6.00                      Certified instructor shirts are available from the Ship's Store. The shirts can be found in the On-Line Ship's Store (http://www.shopusps.org/) by searching for the words "instructor shirt." The shirts can also be located under Apparel, Men's or Women's.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Marine Electrical Systems (MES)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Marine Electrical Systems (MES) covers the practice of wiring your boat, including boat electrical wiring practices and diagrams, direct and alternating current power, galvanic and stray current corrosion, and lightning protection. Troubleshooting is emphasized throughout, so students should feel comfortable performing even tricky wiring tasks after passing this course.               16-20-450 Marine Electrical Systems Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E    01-77-110 Marine Electrical Systems Student Manual (Printed)  $ 55.00                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               03-77-104 MES Presenter Kit (Hard Copy)  $ 75.00           Note: The Instructor CD contains the Instructor Manual in PDF and the course PowerPoint files.               19-20-450 MES Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E           Note: The E-Book Presenter Kit includes the Instructor and Student Manuals in PDF and the course PowerPoint files.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Marine Communication Systems (MCS)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Marine Communication Systems (MCS) is an in-depth, nine chapter review of communications systems available to the recreational boater. Radio history and spectrum definitions are presented along with definitions of radio circuits that the student should learn, to choose the best communications method for his/her situation. One chapter is devoted to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), and the student kit includes a GMDSS and Marine Radio Boatowner’s Guide that explains how the GMDSS works as a maritime “911” and describes the enormous advantages of digital VHF radio for ordinary communications with fellow boaters. The Guide comes with an interactive CD-ROM that shows you how to use a Class-D DSC-equipped VHF radio. Another chapter is devoted to FCC Rules and regulations, and other chapters cover High Seas radio (MF/HF and satellite communications) and other systems such as Family Radio Service transceivers. Finally, there is also a chapter on troubleshooting of radio installations.                          03-19-003 Marine Communication Student Kit (Hard Copy)  $ 55.00    16-09-701 Marine Communication Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 48.50 E           Note: One copy of the Boatowners Guide to GMDSS & Marine Radio, $6.50, must be ordered for each copy of the E-Book.                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-09-701 MCS Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E           Note: The MCS Presenter Kit contains the PPT files, the Instructor and Student Manuals, a Word file describing the Digital Selective Calling Simulator, and a Word file with Cruise exercises for the DSC Simulator.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Electronic Navigation (ENCE)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      The CPS-ECP Electronic Navigation course is a good introduction to navigation using electronic tools and is suitable for experienced as well as novice boaters with basic charting knowledge. It focuses on navigating with electronic tools, rather than on navigation systems hardware. Successful completion of the course will earn credit for Marine Navigation Systems until MNS is made available.               03-92-301 Electronic Navigation Student Kit  $ 55.00                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-14-303 Electronic Navigation Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E           Note: The Electronic Navigation Instructor kit E-Book contains the Instructor Manual, PowerPoint files, glossary and release summary.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Radar for Boaters (RA)  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This course was developed by Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and is up to date for Radar technologies available now and into the near future. The course covers the different types of Radar equipment, their capabilities and limitations, as well as their features and how they apply to students’ needs. It covers what you need to know about Radar, from how and where to mount the antenna to how to interpret the displays, so you can use your Radar for collision avoidance and for navigational purposes. Students attending this course should have completed America’s Boating Course (or another NASBLA-approved boating safety course), preferably have completed Marine Navigation and Advanced Marine Navigation (currently Piloting and Advanced Piloting), and have boating experience. Since September 24, 2018, Radar for Boaters is a required course for BOC Advanced Coastal Navigation (ACN) and Offshore Navigation (ON) certification. Note that Radar for Boaters does NOT count toward the Educational Proficiency and Educational Achievement Awards.                      A. Student Materials               03-92-305 Radar for Boaters Student Kit  $ 65.00           Includes the required text for this seminar, The Radar Book by Kevin Monahan (2008) and The Radar Book Addendum (2017).                      B. Presenter Materials "For Presenter Use Only"               03-92-304 Radar for Boaters Presenter Kit  $ 85.00           Includes the Student Kit and Instructor CD (with PowerPoint presentations, a video, the instructor’s guide, multiple-choice exams, and exam grading sheet). Exams do not need to be ordered separately and will be administered and graded locally. See the Radar for Boaters web page for the latest details on how to run this course.                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Marine Radar Student Notes can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that these supplemental items are legacy and obsolete items "ON SALE" and are NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Sail (Sa) 2009  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      Sail 2009 is a complete sail course beginning with basic boat designs, rigging and sail processes for the non-sailor. The course proceeds into the physical aspects of sailing, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.                      A. Student Materials               01-66-130 Sail Student Manual (Printed)  $ 55.00    16-09-500 Sail Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E                      B. Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-05-500 Sail Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E           The E-Book Presenter Kit includes the Instructor Manual in PDF, the course PowerPoint files, a Word information file and the Student Manual.                      C. Supplemental Materials                      Clearance Sale item Heavy Weather Sailing QG can be purchased for handouts while supplies last. Note that this supplemental item is a legacy and obsolete item "ON SALE" and is NOT RETURNABLE. A minimum of 10 pieces must be ordered.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________            Weather 2021  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                      This is a general weather course that includes topics of particular interest to boaters. It is designed to be taught in 10 sessions with a closed book exam at the end. Weather (Wx) 2021 is the revised edition of its predecessors. Part 1 of Chapter 8 on Professional Forecasting is a complete rewrite. When ordering materials for the course there is a choice between a hard copy student kit and a fully digital student kit. There is only one instructor kit.               03-93-108 Wx 2021 Student Kit (Hard Copy)  $ 55.00           The Student Kit (Hard Copy) contains all printed items (the student manual and three weather maps).               16-21-711 Wx 2021 Student Manual (E-Book)  $ 55.00 E           The Student Manual E-Book contains a 2021 digital manual that includes the weather maps and cloud chart in digital format.               03-79-110 Hard Copy Weather Maps (Supplemental)  $ 6.00           This item contains hard copies of the three weather maps that are included in electronic format in the Wx 2021 Student Manual E-Book.                      Presenter Use Manuals "For Presenter Use Only"               19-21-711 Wx 2021 Presenter Kit (E-Book)  $ 75.00 E           The Weather Presenter Kit E-Book contains the Student Manual, PowerPoint files, and Instructor Manual, all in electronic format.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     The Nautical Book Store    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                 Nautical References  Go to Index/Cart/Checkout               01-87-101 "GPS for Mariners" - Second Edition  $ 17.00           The manual you wish had come with your GPS; this is a comprehensive guide for boaters who want to get the most from their GPS. Learn to navigate using waypoints and routes. Utilize electronic chart plotters or navigation software to plan and monitor your course. Understand the many functions of the GPS to safely reach your destination.               01-87-100 "The Weekend Navigator - Second Edition"  $ 20.00           This 280-page book teaches you simple boat navigation using GPS and electronics. Learn to navigate if your GPS quits, and get the full picture with your radar and depth sounder. Learn how to use both paper and digital charts with this comprehensive guide to electronic navigation.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Mariners Learning System (MLS) Courses    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          These MLS Deluxe Editions offer an all-inclusive solution by delivering course materials in a hardcopy format along with access to an online classroom. The Six-pack and 25/50/100 Ton Master courses also come complete with a Deluxe Navigator's Tool Set and practice chart. More information on these courses is available at https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com.               05-98-102 MLS Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement  $ 125.00 C               05-98-103 MLS Assistance Towing Endorsement  $ 125.00 C               05-98-104 MLS OUPV Upgrade to 25/50/100 Ton  $ 325.00 C             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Guides    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          Guides are available to both members and non-members and are designed to extend knowledge in boating-related fields. They may be ordered through a squadron or directly from USPS Headquarters. Non-members will be charged a higher price. There are no prerequisites and no fixed order of study. Current offerings:               01-88-129 How to Fly Flags  $ 8.00 C           This guide shows you everything you need to know about flying flags, such as flying the US Ensign on any boat, displaying an officer's flag or a yacht club or squadron pennant, and dressing ship for a parade or celebration. It also shows the correct way to display flags ashore.               01-88-107 Introduction to Navigational Astronomy  $ 6.00 C           A non-technical step-by-step introduction to the wonders of the night sky as it relates to navigation.               01-88-131 Plotting and Labeling Standards  $ 6.00 C           Describes nautical plotting and labeling techniques and provides recommended standards for navigational use.           Also see Basic Plotting Kit under Public Boating Courses, Miscellaneous for a kit that adds dividers and a 4x15 plotter.               01-88-105 Predicted Log Guide  $ 9.00 C           This guide describes techniques and procedures for winning a predicted log contest. This edition of the guide is an update to the 1998 version, simplifying calculations and providing a practice contest on training chart TR1210 waters of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Also see the Errata Sheet on the web.               16-19-007 Sight Reduction Methods (E-Book)  $ 14.00 E           Self-study the reduction of sights to lines of position through: Law of Cosines using a scientific calculator, Nautical Almanac Tabular method, Modified Ageton, HO-229 and HO-249.               01-88-127 Water Sports  $ 6.00 C           This is a how-to guide for water-skiing, board sailing, and personal watercraft.                      ------------ Certificate of Achievement  W  ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Compact Disks (CDs) and DVDs    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          Electronic Teaching Aids (ETA) CDs contain PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, or other file types that can be used in classes using a video projector, computer, and appropriate software. These files can also be used to produce hard copy transparencies for use on an overhead projector. The CDs are available as indicated under individual course headings in this catalog.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Educational Department Manuals (EDMs)    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          EDMs are comprehensive references for all Educational Department members, describing policies, procedures, forms, and protocol to assist in successful and expeditious handling of departmental duties. The organizational structure and philosophy are presented so that all levels have a general idea of their interrelationships. Specific procedures and duties have been divided into three parts: Part I, Squadron; Part II, District; and Part III, National.                      EDM Part I has been prepared specifically for members of the Squadron Educational Department. Sections may be reproduced and distributed to members of Local Boards to assist them in their work.                      EDM Part II is to be used in conjunction with Part I for the guidance of the DEOs and other members of the District Educational Department.                      EDM Part III is a guide for the officers and other members of the National Educational Department and is to be used in conjunction with Parts I and II in the exercise of their duties.                      EDMs are available on the EdDept Manuals web page.             ____________________________________________________________________________________________                     Ordering Notes    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout                          Descriptions of items sold through the USPS Ship's Store are found in the On-Line Ship's Store (http://www.shopusps.org/).                      PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE. The price charged will be the current price.                      Orders are processed in the order received.                      *   Please order materials at least 30 days in advance to avoid delays.           *   Orders are shipped via UPS ground. If you select premier shipping services, including UPS next-day air, UPS 2nd-day air, or UPS 3-day, the order will ship by the method chosen at the time of shipment. Your squadron is responsible for shipping costs.           *   Orders may be submitted electronically or mailed, but please do not mail a duplicate confirmation order.                      Please use the On-Line Catalog and Shopping Cart to order electronically, or the SOF form to place orders via postal mail to:                      United States Power Squadrons             P.O. Box 30423             Raleigh, NC 27622    ____________________________________________________________________________________________          20 April 2024    Go to Index/Cart/Checkout