A unit of United States Power Squadrons'®

 

Course Calendar

 

Classes open to the Public

The Boat Smart and America's Boating Courses are classes 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 Boat Smart classes.  For more information, check out our Boat Smart page.

Boat Smart
   

2008

2009
City Day Spring Fall Spring Fall
Antioch Wednesdays 02/13 to 03/19      
Walnut Creek Thursdays 02/21 to 03/27      
           
You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the city name above. 

All Boat Smart classes are 6 weeks.  Classes start at 7:30pm and run until 9:30pm.

Our lead instructors for Boat Smart are Robert Penzenstadler, Bill Hart and Betty Dysart.  Boat Smart instructors vary by location. 

For information about Boat Smart, 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: Guy Schwartz.

 

Seminars

Seminars are available for both members and the general public. For more information check out our Seminars page.

 

Seminars
Class When Where Comments
Using GPS April 10,  2008
at 7:00pm (registration)
7:30pm (Start)		 Acalanes Adult Education Center Instructor, Bill Hart
Using GPS April 16, 2008
at 7:00pm (registration)
7:30pm (Start)		 Napa Valley Yacht Club
(Open to Napa Valley Yacht Club Members Only)		 Instructor, Bill Hart
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio May, 29 2008
at 7:00pm (registration)
7:30pm (Start)		 Acalanes Adult Education Center Instructor, Bob Burget
How to Use a Chart     Instructor, Betty Dysart
Onboard Weather Forecasting July, 10 2008
at 7:00pm (registration)
7:30pm (Start)		 Acalanes Adult Education Center Instructor: John Matthews
Boat Handling Under Power Fall 2008   Instructor: Dave Humphrey
Sail Trim June 19, 2008
at 7:00pm (registration)
7:30pm (Start)		 Acalanes Adult Education Center Instructor: Rich Holden
You may request additional information, or pre-register for a class by clicking on the Class above. 

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 Bill Hart

 

Classes for Members

The following classes are open to members of United States Power Squadrons.  To become a member, make arrangements to attend a Boat Smart class in your area.  You will receive additional information about membership in USPS during the Boat Smart class.

Advanced Grade Classes
   

2007

2008
Class Instructor Spring Fall Spring Fall
Seamanship Hart   10/16 to 12/11    
Piloting Galbraith        
Advanced Piloting TBA        
Junior Navigation Hicks, Matthews 4/10 to 6/12 First Part 09/11 to 10/09    
Navigation   As Required
To sign up, or for more information about Advanced Grade course, please contact George Duey.  His contact information is available in the Roster.

Elective Courses
   

2007

 2008
Class Instructor Spring Fall Spring Fall
Engine Maintenance Humphrey        
Marine Electronics Burget        
Sail Holden        
Cruise Planning Humphrey   09/13 to 11/15    
Weather Matthews        
Instructor Development Klaczynski        
If you are interested in any of the elective courses listed, please contact David Beyer.  His contact information is available in the Roster.

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