2007 Boating Course Schedule
If
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
See the Upcoming Courses panel at the right for
the next 3 upcoming courses ---->
Public Boating Courses |
These classes are FREE* to the boating public! |
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| 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