Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron

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Public Boating Classes


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Click on the above image for more information. Satisfactory completion of America's Boating Course meets the requirements for the Virginia Boater Education Certificate. Contact the Squadron Education Officer



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Self Improvement Seminars

These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides. They can be taught to the public by a USPS instructor.   Each seminar also provides members credits toward the soon to be released Boat Operator Certification program, and credit toward elective courses.   Cost is about $30/seminar/student. In additon to the seminars listed below, several more seminars are nearing completion and will be available soon: Knots for Mariners, Onboard Emergencies, Using Digital Charts, and Heavy Weather Sailing. For more info on any of the listed seminars, click on the seminar name. To sign up for a seminar, please contact the Squadron Education Officer

Advanced Powerboat Handling
Anchoring
Basic Coastal Navigation
Chart Smart/GPS
Boat Handling Under Power
How to Use a Chart
Hurricanes and Boats
Knots, Bends and Hitches
Marine Radar
Mariner's Compass
Onboard Weather Forecasting
Paddle Smart
Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
Trailering Your Boat
Using GPS
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio