WSS&PS is a unit of United States Power Squadrons Sail and Power Boating and District 27
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Americas Boating Course – 3
The public class will be taught on Wednesdays, March 1 st , 8 th , 15 th , 22 nd and 29 th , 2023 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM Squadron Education Office at Polo Park Community Center at 1850 Polo Road in Winston-Salem. The cost for the course is $28 for the ABC-3 book and exam. The second Americas Boating Course 3 class is for Scouts and Sea Scouts and will be taught on Saturday, March 18th from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM at New Hope United Methodist Church at 5125 Shattalon Drive in Winston-Salem. This class meets several of the advancement requirements for Sea Scouts as well as requirements for Motor Boating, Small Boat Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, and Watersports merit badges.
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| “Come for the Boating Education....Stay for the Friends.” |
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We offer numerous courses throughout the year starting with the ABC Course. Our Seminars on such things as GPS, Weather and using your VHF radio are for both members and non-members. Our Advanced grade courses are offered to members only and include such classes as Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation, Navigation and a number of Elective courses. Check regularly to see what courses are scheduled so you can sign up early. As a new feature this year, members of WSSPS are encouraged to take any of these classes as a "self study" effort as we will assign to you a member of the squadron to act as a tutor. |
Send an e-mail
to Education@ wssps.org for contact information for specific classes.
Someone will contact you shortly after receiving your message. |
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Preregistration preferred for courses at www.USPS.org Call 336-277-7119 {week days) or 336-785-0996 (nights and weekends ) for more information. |
| Piloting |
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The Piloting course is the first in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This all-new course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning. |
| Sail |
| Sail covers everything from the basic elements of how a sailboat works to sail trim, rig tuning and sailboat racing. |
| Advanced Piloting |
| Advanced Piloting covers more advanced coastal navigation techniques, navigation in tides and currents, and more advanced GPS usage. |
| Marine Electrical Systems |
| Marine Electronics covers installation and maintenance of both boat electrical systems (AC and DC) and marine electronics (VHF radio, radar, GPS, etc). |
| Cruise Planning |
| Cruise Planning covers topics of interest for anyone planning a cruise – whether for just a weekend or for a year – including preparation and planning, anchoring, security, chartering, and cruising either inside or outside the US. |
| Seamanship |
| Seamanship covers basic deck seamanship, marlinspike (knots and ropes), anchoring and rafting, basic boat care and maintenance, and nautical and USPS customs and etiquette. |
NC Boater Certification Required:
NC boaters under the Age of 26, to use 10HP or more require certification.
Power Squadron ABC course is the best way to get your certification.
NC Boater Certification Required:
NC boaters under the Age of 26, to use 10HP or more require certification.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has free courses.
Click here to find a Wildlife Resources Commission's Boating Education course.
Alternatly, for a fee, there is an online course by BoaterExam.com Would you like a local Vessel Safety Check?
eMail Gary: VSC@ WSSPS.org
USCG National Vessel Safety Check
