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Course Calendar

Please Preregister by clicking on the course or seminar you are interested in taking, and fill out the Preregistration Form.

 

America's Boating Course

The America's Boating Course and Seminars are offered by Diablo Sail and Power Squadron to the boating public.  These courses will teach you how to be a better and safer boater.  We offer the class in many locations around the East Bay, and on different days of the week.  The class is six weeks long, and each class is about 2 hours.  And we have something special for people who attend Diablo's America's Boating Course classes.  For more information, check below for America's Boating Course.

 

America's Boating Course

2012

2013

City Day Spring Fall Spring Fall
Antioch Wednesdays        
Walnut Creek Thursdays        
Antioch - Bridge Marina Yacht Club  Saturdays        
Martinez Saturdays        
You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the City Name above. 

America’s Boating Course is held on two sequential Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes lunch. Preregister by clicking on the seminar you wish to take and fill out the preregistration form.

Our lead instructors for America's Boating Course are Rich Holden, Bill Hart and Betty Dysart.  America's Boating Course instructors vary by location. 

For information about America's Boating Course, or to sign up to attend the course in your area, call (925) 377-BOAT or (925) 377-2628, or email our Diablo Squadron Educational contact: Bill Long.

 

 

Seminars

Seminars are available for both members and the general public. Please Preregister by clicking on the seminar you wish to take and fill out the preregistration form.

 

Seminars

Class When Where Comments
Anchoring 6/21 Martinez Sea Scout Facility
255 N court St
Martinez, CA
Instructor: Rich Holden
Boat Handling Under Power     Instructor: Dave Humphrey
How to Use a Chart 03/22 Bridge Marina Yacht Club
20 Fleming Lane
Antioch, CA
Instructor: Betty Dysart
Hurricanes and Boats     Instructor: Open
Knots, Bends and Hitches     Instructor: Open
Marine Radar 5/17 Martinez Sea Scout Facility
255 N court St
Martinez, CA
Instructor: Dave Humphrey
Onboard Weather Forecasting     Instructor: John Matthews
Paddle Smart      Instructor: Rich Holden
Sail Trim and Rig Tuning     Instructor: Rich Holden

Trailering Your Boat

    Instructor: Rich Holden
Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio 2/09 Martinez Sea Scout Facility
255 N court St
Martinez, CA
Instructor, Bob Burget
Using GPS 4/19 Martinez Sea Scout Facility
255 N court St
Martinez, CA
Instructor: Bill Hart
Weather     Instructor: John Matthews
You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the Class above (if it is underlined). 

Pre-Registration required by the Tuesday prior to the Thursday date of the Seminar.

Most seminars will run for 2 hours.

If you need further information about the University Series, please contact Rich Holden

Classes

The following classes are open to members of United States Power Squadrons and the General Public.  To become a member, make arrangements to attend a America's Boating Course class in your area.  You will receive additional information about membership in USPS during the America's Boating Course class.

Advanced Grade Classes

   

2011

2012

Class Instructor Spring Fall Spring Fall
Seamanship Schwartz 2/16 - 3/22
Martinez Sea Scout Facility
255 N court St
Martinez, CA
     
Piloting Galbraith        
Advanced Piloting Galbraith        
Junior Navigation Hicks, Matthews        
Navigation   As Required As Required As Required As Required
To sign up, or for more information about Advanced Grade course, please contact Guy Schwartz. You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the Class above (if it is underlined). 

Elective Courses

    2011 2012
Class Instructor Spring Fall Spring Fall
Engine Maintenance Humphrey 3/10 - 5/15
3160 Crow Canyon Rd
Suite 400
San Ramon, CA
     
Marine Electronics Burget        
Sail Holden        
Cruise Planning Humphrey        
Weather Matthews        
Instructor Development Klaczynski        
If you are interested in any of the elective courses listed, please contact Guy Schwartz. You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the Class above (if it is underlined). 
 


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