2008 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
Saturday, July 5, 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 9 - Feb 20 |
Dan & Trish Carlin | SWYC |
| Wednesdays Jun 18 - Aug 6 |
Dan & Trish Carlin | SWYC | |
| Wednesdays Oct 1 - Nov 12 |
Dan & Trish Carlin | TBD | |
| Boat Smart Course | Wednesdays Mar 12 - Apr 2 |
Ed Mraz |
SWYC |
| Wednesdays May 7 - May 28 |
Ed Mraz | SWYC | |
| Wednesdays Aug 6 - Aug 27 |
Ed Mraz | SWYC | |
Advanced Grades(descriptions) |
To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member | ||
| Seamanship | Tuesdays Mar 4 - May 27 |
Ken Glaze | SWYC |
| Piloting | Mondays June 16 - Sept 1 |
Dave Baer | SWYC |
| Advanced Piloting | Mondays Sept 22 - Nov 24 |
Mike Sampsel Shelly Bakalis |
TBD |
| Junior Navigation | Tuesdays Feb 12 - May 13 |
Mike Sampsel Stephen Bakalis |
SWYC |
| Navigation | Tuesdays Oct 7 - Oct 28 |
Stephen Bakalis | IDEAL |
Elective Courses(descriptions) |
To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member | ||
| Cruise Planning | Tuesday Jan 15 then Mondays Jan 21 - Mar 17 |
Ted & Claudia Bowler | SWYC |
| Marine Electronics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Sail | Wednesdays Apr 09 - Jun 11 |
Tom Stanford | Instructor's Home |
| Weather | Mondays Jun 02 - Aug 25 |
Bill Bridge | SWYC |
| Instructor Development | Wednesdays Oct 8 - Nov 19 |
Karen Glaze | SWYC |
| Engine Maintenance | Thursdays Sept 18 - Nov 20 | Mike Fontaine | TBD |
*There is a nominal cost for course materials for all classes, this varies by class
Course schedule last updated 2008-01-13