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a unit of District 16 of the United States Power Squadrons
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BSPS Courses *** Available now to the Public as well as to current members ***


BSPS introductory boating classes will teach you how to operate your vessel safely. Join the squadron and continue improving your skills. Our courses are dynamic and go beyond textbook learning.
And besides improving their boating knowledge, BSPS members participate in a variety of social activities, such as our many rendezvous. You'll make new friends and have a great time. Also coming is On the Water Training. It will be associated with each Advanced Grade or Elective Course and will be a part of the Boat Operator Certification.



Along with home schooling shown in the photos, Navigation students must take sights of celestial bodies with their sextants. Our squadron has sextants to check out for this requirement.

Many students leave their sights until last, and never get around to them. These students were well along in the process, while still taking classes.On an October day in 2008, Nav students Bruce Laing, Brad Waters and Duncan Milloy took nearly all the required sights in one day, as also shown in the photos. This requires a morning to evening effort, for Sun, Moon, Meridian Transit, Star, Planet and a 2 body fix.

 

BSPS offers the following four course categories:

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Safe Boating Classroom Courses

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Seminars and Other Courses

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Self-Study Courses

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Squadron Courses

Safe Boating Classroom Courses

Click here to register for an upcoming safe boating course. For additional information, see our FAQ or the class descriptions below.

 

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America's Boating Course description

 

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Upcoming Course Schedules

Boaters who plan on taking their boats offshore, or just want more boating knowledge, are encouraged to join a Power Squadron and take more advanced courses.

Public Seminars and Other Courses

The following classes are available to both the public and squadron members. Click here to register for an upcoming course.  For additional information, see our FAQ or the class descriptions below.

 

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Anchoring

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Advanced Powerboat Handling

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Basic Coastal Navigation

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Boat Handling Under Power

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Marine Radar

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Mariners's Compass

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Mastering the Rules of the Road

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Onboard Weather Forecasting

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Paddle Smart

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Sail Trim and Rig Tuning

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Suddenly in Charge (Skipper Saver)

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Trailering Your Boat

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Using GPS

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Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio

 

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Upcoming Seminar and Other Courses Schedules

Public Self-Study Courses

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ABC3 (America's Boating Course 3rd Edition)

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Knots, Bends, and Hitches

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Using GPS

 

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USPS Learning Guides and other Material

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National Safe Boating Test

Squadron Courses

These courses are available to the public as well as to members of the USPS. To join the USPS, contact our Membership Chair.

Click here to register for the Squadron Courses online. For additional information, see the class descriptions below or contact our Advanced Grades and Electives Chair .

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Advanced Grades & Elective Courses

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Upcoming Course Schedules



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