2024 Courses and Seminars
America's Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay is offering several courses and seminars in 2023. The courses are given through Northwestern Michigan College's Extended Education Service and include textbooks and more detailed content. The short two hour seminars are free and the longer seminars have a modest cost.
A computer, smartphone, or tablet with an internet connection are required for online courses and seminars.
Click on the course/seminar name for more information and to register.
| Course/Seminar | Date | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Marine Navigation | March 11 Seven Sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | NMC Great Lakes Campus | |
| Sail Course | April 23 Meets for 10 Sessions 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Classroom and On The Water Great Lakes Campus | |
| Cruising and Cruise Planning Course | April 17 Meets for 6 Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
Previous Courses and Seminars
| Course/Seminar | Date | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Navigation | October 11 Eight Sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | NMC Great Lakes Campus | |
| Marine Electrical Systems | March 15 Seven Sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $149 | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Boat Handling | March 20 Six Sessions 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $145 | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Sail Course | April 18 Meets for 10 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $165 | Classroom and On The Water Great Lakes Campus |
| Sail Course | July Meets for 10 Sessions 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $165 | Classroom and On The Water Great Lakes Campus |
| America's Boating Course | May 8 Meets for three sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $89 | NMC LIvestream |
| Spring Fit-out Seminar | May 10 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Rules and Regs Review Seminar | May 17 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Forecasting Weather from the Dock Seminar | May 24 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Testing Your Boat's Electrical System Seminar | May 31 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Smartphone and Tablet Navigation Seminar | June 5 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Anchoring in Northern Michigan Seminar | June 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Weather | Sept 19 Meets for 10 Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | $169 | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Marine Navigation | Oct 5 Meets for 7 Wednesdays 6:00 - 9;00 p.m. | $169 | NMC Great Lakes Campus and on the water |
| Marine Engine Maintenance | Oct 11 Meets for 7 Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $145 | NMC LIvestream |
| Cruising ad Cruise Planning Course | March 28 Meets for 6 Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $139 | NMC Great Lakes Campus/td> |
| Instructor Development | Feb 17 Meets for 5 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Boat Handling Course | March 23 Meets for 6 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $125 | NMC online course |
| Basic Marine Electricity Seminar | March 24 Meets for 4 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $25 | Zoom |
| Sail Course | May 5 Meets for 10 Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. | $179 | NMC online course |
| America's Boating Course | May 4 Meets for 3 Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $99 | NMC virtual classroom |
| Spring Fit-out Seminar | May 5 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Anchoring in Northern Michigan Seminar | May 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Learn From a Marine Surveyor: Boat Pre-Purchase Considerations Seminar | May 17 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Stray Electricity Seminar | May 19 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Getting to Know Your "new to you" Boat Seminar | May 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Smartphone and Tablet Navigation Seminar | May 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| America's Boating Course | June 21-24 For ages 13-18 only 9:00-noon | College for Kids | |
| Fall Lay-up Seminar | August 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Fall Lay-up Seminar | September 15 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Zoom |
| Weather Course | Sept. 20-Nov 22 10 Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m. | $169 | NMC |
| Marine Navigation Course | Oct. 13 - Dec. 1 7 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. | $169 | NMC |
| Engine Maintenance Course | Oct. 19-Nov. 30 7 Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $70 | Zoom |