America’s Boating Club Boat Handling Course
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
starting on Wednesday, February 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Location
offered virtually
Fees/Admission
The cost for squadron members is $60/ $110 nonmembers
Contact Information
Steve Pye at stphnpye@aol.com or (360) 540-2244
Description
Registration is now open for America’s Boating Club Boat Handling Course, intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America's Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely. Offered by the Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron, the seven-week class will be offered virtually starting on Wednesday, February 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Boat Handling covers these topics:
- Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach
- Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering
- Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Under Way
- Anchoring with Assurance: Don't Get Carried Away
- Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems
- Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know
The cost for squadron members is $60/ $110 nonmembers. Please contact Steve Pye at stphnpye@aol.com or (360) 540-2244. Zoom sign-in information will be emailed prior to class-start date.
The Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron (DPSPS) is a 44-year-old nonprofit organization. DPSPS has over 70 members from Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. We are part of America's Boating Club, a squadron of the United States Power Squadrons, a non-profit boating organization dedicated to education & training of safe boating activities.
