To sign up for any of these classes please contact :
Lt/C Ben Smith
Phone : (626) 890-6053
E-mail : ben.smith@ussailing.net

Boating Classes open to the public

   
Squadron Boating Course
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Boating Classes for Members only

 
 
Seamanship
Piloting
Adv. Piloting
Weather
Engine
Maintenance
Marine Electronics
Instructor Certification
Sailing 101
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Course : Seamanship
Start Date : 05/15/07
Instructor : P/C Merritt Hartman, P
Description : This is the first course in the Advanced Grades series. This course is a prerequisite to all Advanced Grade classes except Piloting, which may be taken simultaneously, prior or following this course. Learn how to tie a cleat hitch, clove hitch, stopper knot and bowline. Learn how to properly and securely anchor your boat in all seabed and weather conditions.
Course : Piloting
Start Date : TBA
Instructor : Roger Dickey, AP
Description : This course teaches you the basics of Piloting. It delves heavily into the use of nautical charts and proper charting procedures. Be prepared for intensive homework. Much of the chartwork is completed outside of the classroom. For cruisers and sailers, learn about tides and currents and plotting a course to safely arrive at your destination.
Course : Advanced Piloting
Start Date : TBA
Instructor : Roger Dickey, AP
Description : The objective of the Advanced Piloting Course is to provide a well-rounded background for safe piloting in open coastal waters as well as lakes and rivers. Presenting methods of piloting when navigating in impaired visibility, at night, or during extended cruising in unfamiliar waters, it teaches precise piloting methods for safe operation of boats, large or small.
Course : Weather
Start Date : TBA
Instructor : Roger Dickey, AP
Description : This challenging course will give you a new appreciation of the difficulties faced by your local weather news station and forecaster in his daunting task of predicting the weather.

Course : Engine Maintenance
Start Date : TBA
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Description : This course will familiarize you with today's marine propulsion systems based on the modern internal combustion engine.

Course : Marine Electronics
Start Date : TBA
Instructor : TBA
Description : The aim of the USPS Marine Electronics Course is to make the student more aware of the items of electrical equipment and the electronic aids which are available to make boating safer and more convenient, explaining in general how these devices work and how they should be installed, operated and maintained. The text of the course is presented from a non-technical point of view.

Course : Instructor Certification
Start Date : TBA
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Course : Sail 101 & 102
Start Date : 5/16/07
Instructor : TBA
Description : This course teaches basic elements of sailing, including terminology; sailboat rigs & sail plans; boat design & hull types; sails, standing & running rigging; boat, true & apparent wind; leaving & returning to dock; sailing upwind & downwind; marlinspike for sailors; basic sailing rules.
Course : Boat Smart
Start Dates : 02/20/07 and 10/2/07
Instructors : P/C Andrew J. Gero, P

Course : Chart Smart
Start Date : 04/3/07
Instructor :  Roger Dickey, AP
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