Upcoming Events:

  • D28 Coastal Rendezvous
    Aug 7 - Aug 8
    La Playa Cove
  • Cruiser Nav Contest - NAI
    Aug 7
  • ExCom Meeting
    Aug 9
    SWYC
  • Cruiser Nav Contest
    Aug 21

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Upcoming Courses:

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

2009 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 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.

Today is Thursday, July 29, 2010
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!

Course Dates Instructor(s) Location
The Squadron Boating Course Tuesdays
Jan 27 - Mar 17
7pm - 9pm
Mike Philbrook Boy Scouts of America/Youth Aquatic Center
Tuesdays
Sept 29 - Nov 17
Mike Philbrook Boy Scouts of America/Youth Aquatic Center
Future Classes to be determined TBD TBD
Boat Smart Course Tuesdays
June 9 - 30
Ed Mraz

Boy Scouts of America/Youth Aquatic Center

TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD

Advanced Grades

(descriptions)

To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member
Seamanship Tuesdays
Mar 31 - Jun 2
Ken Glaze Maritime Institute of San Diego
Piloting Tuesdays
Jun 30 - Sept 15
Katie Law Maritime Institute of San Diego
Advanced Piloting Tuesdays
Sept 29 - Dec 15
Mike Sampsel
Shelly Bakalis
Bakalis residence
Junior Navigation

Mondays
Mar 2- Jun 8

Mike Sampsel
Dave Baer
Maritime Institute of
San Diego
Navigation Mondays
Jul 20 - Dec 7
Stephen Bakalis Ideal Industries

Elective Courses

(descriptions)

To enroll in these courses you must be a SDSPS member
Cruise Planning will be taught
2010
TBD TBD
Marine Electronics Mondays
Oct 19 - Jan 18
Steven Bakalis
Virgil Pattin
Maritime Institute of San Diego
Sail CANCELLED Tom Stanford Instructor's Home
Weather Wednedays
Jun 17 - Sept 9
Bill Bridge Maritime Institute of San Diego
Instructor Development Thursdays
Jun 4 - Jun 18
Karen Glaze Maritime Institute of San Diego
Engine Maintenance Thursdays
Oct 1- Dec 10
Mike Fontaine Maritime Institute of San Diego
Operations Training Thursdays
Feb 12 and Feb 26
Katie Law Maritime Institute of San Diego

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

Course schedule last updated 2009-05-07