Winston-Salem Sail and Power Squadron Classes

2022 Classes

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Americas Boating Course – 3

NASBLA safe boating course, N.C. boat/PWC license
Four-part course with a final exam on
Thursdays, September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th , October 6th, 2022
6:30 PM until 8:30 PM

Polo Park Community Center
1850 Polo Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106

$28 for the ABC-3 book and exam
Contact Kin Cartrette @ scoutingplus@aol.com or (336) 413-6490
Register: www.wssps.org

Winston-Salem Sail and Power Squadron Syllabus:

September 8th - Chapter 1, “Getting Started”, “Required Safety Equipment”, “Going Boating”.
September 15th – Chapter 2, “Navigation Rules”, “Navigation Aids”, “Lights and Sound Signals”, “Government Regulations”.
September 22nd – Chapter 3, “Finding Your Way”, “Anchoring”, “Adverse Conditions and Emergencies”, “Communications Afloat”.
September 29th – Chapter 4, “Water Sports Safety”, “Trailering”, “PWC Operation”, “Knots and Lines”.
October 6th – Review and Proctored Examination.

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Classes
*“Come for the Boating Education....Stay for the Friends.”*
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. Please contact me if you are interested! If you want to register for one of these classes or help teach, please give me a call at (336) 413-6490 or email at scoutingplus@ aol.com.

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
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.

“Come for the Boating Education....Stay for the Friends.”

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.

Please contact me if you are interested! If you want to register for one of these classes or help teach, please give me a call at (336) 413-6490 or email at scoutingplus@ aol.com.

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

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

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