2011 Boating Course Schedule
If
you're new to the Power Squadron's education program, there are several
public, entry-level boating courses available. Follow the links to the description
of America's Boating Course.
Also see the Advanced Grade and Elective
Course Descriptions.
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 by email for the most current information.
Course times and dates may be changed to accomodate the needs of the instructors. Unless otherwise noted, classes are taught one evening per week for approximately two hours, 7-9pm. Course fees are nominal to members and, where open to the public, will be increased by the cost of annual membership dues. Courses open to the public will be increased by the cost of an annual membership. Some courses require prerequisites.
In addition to courses, San Diego Sail & Power Squadron offers several 2-hour seminars on nautical topics; the cost is $45 for lecture and materials for both members and the boating public.
Today is
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
See the Upcoming Courses panel at the right for
the next 3 upcoming courses ---->
Public Boating Courses |
These classes are open* to the boating public! |
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| Course | Dates | Instructor(s) | Location |
| * America's Boating Course | Friday Feb 25 6pm-9pm Saturday Feb 26 8am-5pm |
Mike Philbrook | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Thursdays Jun 2 - Jun 30 |
Ted & Claudia Bowler |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| Friday Sep 23 6pm-8pm Saturday Sep 24 10am-4pm |
Mike Philbrook | Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Using GPS [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Feb 15 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Using VHF & VHF/DSC[2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Mar 15 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * On-Board Weather Forecasting [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Apr 19 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Sail Trim and Rig Tuning [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday May 17 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Anchoring [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Jun 21 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * How to Use a Chart [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Jul 19 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Basic Coastal Navigation [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Aug 16 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Trailering Your Boat [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Sep 20 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Boat Handling Under Power [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Oct 18 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
| * Knots, Bends & Hitches [2-hour seminar] | Tuesday Nov 15 7pm-9pm |
Southwestern Yacht Club | |
Advanced Grades(descriptions) |
To enroll in some courses you must be a SDSPS member | ||
| * Seamanship | Tuesdays Mar 8 - May 10 |
Ken Glaze | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| * Piloting | Tuesdays May 24 - July 26 |
Katie Law | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Advanced Piloting | Tuesdays Aug 23 - Oct 25 |
Steven & Shelly Bakalis |
Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Junior Navigation | To be announced |
Dave Baer | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Navigation | Mondays To be announced |
Steven Bakalis | Southwestern Yacht Club |
Elective Courses(descriptions) |
To enroll in some courses you must be a SDSPS member | ||
| * Cruise Planning | Thursdays Sep 8 - Oct 27 |
Ted & Claudia Bowler |
Southwestern Yacht Club |
| ** Marine Electronics | TBD | Steven Bakalis |
Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Sail [Prerequisites: Seamanship & Weather] | Wednesdays Apr 13 - Jun 15 |
Tom Stanford | Instructor's Home |
| Weather | Tuesdays Sep 6 - Nov 22 |
Bill Bridge | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Instructor Development | To be scheduled with instructor, as required |
Karen Glaze | |
| Engine Maintenance | Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 17 - Mar 28 |
Steven Bakalis | Southwestern Yacht Club |
| Operations Training [1-day course] | Saturday Feb 12 9am-5pm |
Katie Law | Southwestern Yacht Club |
*These classes are open to the public, but will be offered to members at a deeply discounted fee.
**This is the third of the new 3 course Marine Electronics series and covers navigation and plotting devices.
Course schedule last updated 2011-02-08