Upcoming Events:

  • ExCom Meeting
    Jul 8
  • Sail Fleet Race
    Jul 12
  • San Luis Rey Squadron Annual BBQ
    Jul 12
  • Annual Squadron BBQ & Picnic
    Jul 13
  • San Diego Yacht & Boat Show
    Jul 24 - Jul 27
    Harbor Island
  • Cruiser Nav Contest
    Jul 26
  • District 28 Coastal Rendezvous
    Aug 2 - Aug 5
    La Playa Cove
  • ExCom Meeting
    Aug 5

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a unit of United States Power Squadrons® since 1953 - District 28 - America's Boating Club

2007 Boating Course Schedule

Cruise Planning ClassIf you're new to the Power Squadron's education program, there are several free, public, entry-level boating courses available. Follow the links to descriptions of The Squadron Boating Course, the Boat Smart Course, and America's Boating Coursesm. Also see the Advanced Grade and Elective Course Descriptions.

Most classes are held at Southwestern Yacht Club, while some classes are held other locations. Most of our courses our taught with PowerPoint presentations using notebook and video projector technology as well as hands-on instruction.

This schedule is subject to change due to availability of facilities and instructors. Please contact the Squadron Education Officer Mike Fontaine by email, or at 858-793-1268 for the most current information.

Today is Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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Public Boating Courses

These classes are FREE* to the boating public!

Course Dates Instructor(s) Location
The Squadron Boating Course Wednesdays
Jan 10 - Feb 21
Dan & Trish Carlin SWYC
Wednesdays
Jun 20 - Aug 8
Dan & Trish Carlin SWYC
Wednesdays
Oct 3 - Nov 14
Dan & Trish Carlin SWYC
Boat Smart Course Wednesdays
Mar 7 - Mar 28
Ed Mraz

SWYC

Wednesdays
May 7 - May 23
Ed Mraz SWYC
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sep 18, 20,
25, 27
Ed Mraz SWYC

Advanced Grades

(descriptions)

To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member
Seamanship Tuesdays
Apr 3 - Jun 19
Ken Glaze SWYC
Piloting Tuesdays
July 10 - Sep 25
Dave Baer SWYC
Advanced Piloting Mondays
Oct 15 - Dec 17
Mike Sampsel
Shelly Bakalis
SWYC
Junior Navigation Tuesdays
Jun 12 - Nov 11
Mike Sampsel
Stephen Bakalis
SWYC
Navigation TBD TBD SWYC

Elective Courses

(descriptions)

To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member
Cruise Planning Tuesdays
Jan 16 - Mar 20
Ed & Claudia Bowler SWYC
Marine Electronics TBD TBD SWYC
Sail Wednesdays
Apr 11 - Jun 13
Tom Stanford Instructor's Home
Weather Mondays
Jun 04 - Aug 27
Bill Bridge SWYC
Instructor Development Wednesdays
July 11 - Aug 22
Karen Glaze SWYC
Engine Maintenance TBD Mike Fontaine SWYC
Operations Training Saturday
April 21 (one day)
Katie Law SWYC

*There is a nominal cost for course materials for all classes, this varies by class

Course schedule last updated 2007-03-27