2026 Courses and Seminars
America's Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay is offering several courses and seminars in 2026. 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 | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Navigation | February 17 Seven Sessions Tuesdays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Mary Petterson | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Marine Electrical Systems | March 23 Eight Sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Bill Smethells | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Weather | March 24 Meets for 6 Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | David Terrell | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| Sail Course | April29 Meets for 8 Sessions 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Mike Adkins | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| America's Boating Course (Adults) | April 21 Meets for four sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Tom Stone | NMC Great Lakes Campus |
| NMC College for Kids ABC Class | June 15-18 Meets for 4 sessions 9:00 a.m.-Noon | Tom Stone | NMC Great Lakes Campus |