America's Public Boating Course
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America's Boating Course (Open to all)
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| Place | Harrod's Creek Fire Station - 8905 US Hwy 42 |
| Date | 24 March - 14 April 2010 |
| 21 April - Piloting Introduction - Optional | |
| Time | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Come a little early the first night to register. If you missed the first night, it's still not too late. Come next week. | |
| Cost | $50.00 for the text book and CD, families can share a manual |
Guess Which Captain Missed the Course?
The course materials include both a 244-page full color manual and interactive "courseware". The courseware includes resources which will come in handy long after you have completed the course: printable forms (checklists, accident reports, float plans, etc.) and links to reference documents such as the Navigation Rules. The course manual consists of five chapters packed with boating tips along with the nautical rules of the road. The first four chapters contain core boating information while the last chapter is optional and contains an introduction to GPS waypoint navigation and piloting via dead reckoning skills. Attendees may share a manual.
Chapter 1:
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Getting Started—nautical terms
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Required Safety Equipment-life jackets, fire ext.
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Going Boating—fueling, casting off, underway
Chapter 2:
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Navigation Rules
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Navigation Aids
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Lights and Sound signals
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Government Regulations
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State and Local Regulations
Chapter 3:
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Finding Your Way—nautical charts, electronic navigation
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Anchoring
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Adverse Conditions and Emergencies
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Communications Afloat
Chapter 4:
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Water Sports Safety-water skiing, hunting/fishing,
paddling
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Trailering
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PWC Operation
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Knots and Lines
Chapter 5: (optional)
Featuring hands-on exercises using standard plotting tools. This chapter
is presented in a classroom setting under the expert guidance of an
experienced instructor. Classroom plotting exercises build skill and
confidence for larger lakes and rivers and coastal waters.
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Introduction to Navigation—how GPS works, nautical charts,
digital charts
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Charts—what they convey and how to interpret the many
symbols
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Digital Charting—an introduction to waypoint and route
planning using the latest in computer software
To register use the link above "Sign Up" or call 502-228-7227. Leave your name and phone number and a member of the Louisville Sail and Power Squadron will contact you to confirm your registration.
The America's Public Boating Course is for all boaters including skippers of a family cruiser, sailing enthusiasts, personal watercraft (PWC) operators, hunters or fishermen operating an outboard utility boat, and canoe and kayak paddlers. It covers the basics you need to know to safely and legally operate your boat, such as basic boating terminology, boat handling, water sports safety, legally required equipment, other boating laws and regulations, right-of-way rules between boats, and marine radio operation. The course is meant to be of interest to the whole family, and we encourage your family to attend as a group.
A safety certificate is issued following successful completion of the classes and allows participants to operate a power driven vessel. This may be required by age or state law. Qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced USPS (United States Power Squadron) instructors provide instruction as a civic service.