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 | The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is proud to offer to you these boating classes, taught locally. Unless noted otherwise: | |
| • | all classes are held at the U. S. Coast Guard Base, 1 Washington Ave., Philadelphia, PA | |
| • | Registration is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the first night of class. Preregister by US Mail to insure a seat, save time on the first night of class and save money. | |
| Our members, boaters all, are a wealth of experience, both practical and theoretical. We encourage you to experience the quality education we offer. | ||
Boating Skills & Seamanship | |
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 BS&S Add-on Lessons (for those who have taken the Core programs 15.00 (additional 7 lessons...no test)) May 9 | |
| The Auxiliary's BS&S course is a comprehensive one, designed for both the experienced and novice boater. Six required lessons and seven elective modules include: Which boat is for you, Equipment needed, Trailering, Boat handling, Aids to navigation, Navigation rules, Piloting, Powering, Lines and knots, Weather, and Inland boating. | |
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| Boating Skills & Seamanship | |
BS&S 7 week core course 65.00 pre-registration 70.00 at the door first night of class Start dates January 3 to February 14 7 weeks 65.00 Late registration at the door add 10.00 State core course February 14 to March 28 7 weeks 65.00 Late registration at the door add 10.00 State core course March 28 to June 27 13 weeks 8000 Late registration at the door add 10.00 Full course Plus 7 May 9 for those who have taken the Core programs 15.00 (additional 7 lessons...no test) | |
| This is the same as the Boating Skills and Seamanship shown above, but only the first 6 state required chapters will be taught. The student finishing this course will have the option of returning in the fall for the remaining 7 elective lessons. A state certificate accompanies successful completion of this course. | |
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| American Boating Course | |
| $65.00 Self Study take home version January 8 All day includes lunch No walk ins 75.00 February 5 All day includes lunch No walk ins 75.00 March 5 All day includes lunch No walk ins 75.00 April 2 All Day includes lunch No walk ins 75.00
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Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This course is a unique study program covering the fundamentals of boating. Seven lessons include: General information about boats and maintenance, Information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable, Tips on being a more courteous boat operator, Laws and regulations to which you must adhere. Although this course is not as comprehensive as our BS&S or SF courses, it's a great entry level approach to safe boating. | |
Advanced Coastal Navigation | |
Advanced Coastal Navigation 125.00 Pre-registered, 135.00 at the door, first night of class February 3 to May 12 15 weeks THURSDAYS | |
After your trip through our Charting Review course, this is your next logical step...real Coastal Piloting...in other words..."how do I get there, and how do I get back...safely?" Topics include: Introduction to coastal navigation, Marine magnetic compass, Nautical charts, Tools and instruments, Dead reckoning, Piloting, Current sailing, Tides and currents, Radio-navigation, Reference publications, Fuel and voyage planning, etc. | |
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Charting Review Course | |
| 4 weeks 60.00 includes tools late registration at the door add 10.00 January 6 to January 27 4 weeks 60.00 includes tools late registration at the door add 10.00 June 2 t0 June 23 4 weeks 60.00 includes tools late registration at the door add 10.00 | |
This course is geared to provide the language of piloting and is a precursor to our Basic/Advanced Coastal Navigation course. Here you will learn the Basics of charts, Distance/speed/time calculations, Correct piloting procedures, the Tools of piloting and much more. | |
GPS Navigation | |
| One night seminar $45.00, late registration at the door add 10.00 May 19 One night seminar add 10.00 for late registration 55.00 May 26 One night seminar add 10.00 for late registration 55.00
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A comprehensive approach to the use of global positioning systems: introduction to GPS, Way points, Uses in piloting, Electronic fixes, etc. | |
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