US Sailing Basic Power Boating: Safe Powerboat Handling
Instructor: Patrick Gould
Date: September 15, 16 & 17, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Friday), 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost: $225 members / $250 nonmembers
This class will teach you how to responsibly operate a simple powerboat in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Students will learn the parts of a powerboat and the safety equipment necessary for legal operation of the boat. They will become familiar with the starting procedures of several different boats. They will learn the proper way to control a powerboat in both open water situations and docking situations. Some of the maneuvers covered are docking, high speed turns, pivot turns, maintaining minimum control speed, and person-in-the-water recovery methods. This class will also cover basic rules of the road, navigation and marine knots. Limit: 7 students.

Students who complete the course and pass the exam will receive US Sailing Safe Power Boating certification. This is a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators certified course. This course will apply to future state boating education requirements, and may also qualify you for lower insurance premiums. It also can help you qualify to charter a boat.

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Advanced Power Boating: Safety, Rescue And Support Boat Handling
Instructor: Patrick Gould
Date: October 7 & 8, 2006
(Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $185 members / $210 nonmembers
This class will teach you how to operate a small powerboat in safety and rescue roles, as well as advanced instruction in precision maneuvering and towing. Learn how to rescue a conscious person from the water and onto a boat. Gain the ability to rescue capsized sailboats of different sizes and learn more advanced navigation and boat handling techniques. Learn proper VHF radio operations, and basic navigation techniques. Limit: 7 students.

Students who complete the course and pass the exam will receive US Sailing Safety, Rescue and Support certification from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This course will apply to future state boating education requirements, and may also qualify you for lower insurance premiums. It also can help you qualify to charter a boat. This class is for students who have taken the basic class, or are powerboat operators. Students will receive study material in advance.

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Safety Combo Class
Cost: $350 members, $375 nonmembers
The two classes may be taken in succession, with one test, instead of two. Students passing the combo test will receive both US Sailing Safe Powerboating, and Safety, Rescue and Support certifications.

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Get Your Captain’s License With The CWB And US Maritime Academy
Instructor: Jeff Sanders
Session 1: March 21 thru May 11, 2006
Session 2: September 19 thru November 9, 2006
(Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Time: All sessions meet 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,200 per person
Have you always wanted to get your captain’s license but shudder at the thought of all those tests? The Center for Wooden Boats is partnering with the US Maritime Academy to offer a class that prepares qualified candidates for obtaining a captain’s license without having to test with the Coast Guard. This class teaches what you need to know, administers the tests in class, then walks you through the official paperwork so, upon completion, students are ready to go to the Coast Guard and get their license. Classes are at night, three times a week for eight weeks. This course has prerequisites: see website www.usmaritime.us or call for details.

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