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Want to take a “road trip” on the water? Gain the confidence and practical skills needed to explore ports and coves for a weekend or weeks at a time. Take Cruising and Cruise Planning and join your fellow boaters for raft-ups and rendezvous up the river, down the bay, and along the coast.
Instructor: Joe Barnette 941-928-9207 cjbarnette@yahoo.com
No class scheduled at this time
10 Sessions
Every skipper needs to understand the fundamentals of gas and diesel engines to perform basic maintenance and diagnose problems under way. Learn about transmissions, propellers, and steering. Get the knowledge you need to keep your boat in tiptop shape. No mechanical knowledge or prior experience is required.
Instructor: Barry Rush 631-987-8388 brush41@verizon.net
2023
September 11, 2023 1900-2030 Mon 7 Sessions
7 sessions
Unlike other USPS courses, the Instructor Development course is not designed to enhance boating skills. Rather, its emphasis is on enhancing presentation techniques and instructor skills. The course has been designed to demonstrate interactive teaching methods focused on adult learning. Students are required to prepare lesson plans and give three presentations to their peers utilizing a variety of teaching aids and presentation skills.
This course is a requirement to become an ABC course instructor.
Instructor: Sylvia Wedge, 941-951-6806, sylwedge@gmail.com
2023
May 16, 2023, Tuesday for 4 weeks
Learn the ins and outs of your boat’s electrical systems. Gain the confidence to tackle direct current, shore power and communications installations. Ensure the safety and reliability of your vessel; enroll in this course today.
This course is usually completed in nine two-hour sessions, followed by an exam.
2023
October 3,2023 1800-2000 Tues 7 Sessions
Instructor: Demetri Lignos, 941-400-5086, Demetri.lignos@gmail.com
The classes will take place weekly for 7-weeks.
Become a better boater by mastering your radio in the digital age. Learn voice communications and the use of digital selective calling (DSC), and get the skills you need for a day sail or offshore adventure. Learn from experienced instructors in an interactive classroom environment.
Instructor: Demetri Lignos, 941-400-5086, Demetri.lignos@gmail.com
2024
February 6, 2024 1800-2000 Tues 7 Sessions
Learn the ins and outs of your boat’s navigation systems. Gain the confidence in understanding Global Positioning Systems (GPS), chart plotters, programming, using computers and tablets, and readily available software on the market today. There is also a section devoted to the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Enroll in this course today.
No class scheduled at this time
Learn about basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety from experienced USPS sailors. Then tackle the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions. This course will benefit non-sailors as well as novice and experienced sailors.
Instructor: Howard Barach 941-923-3302, hbarach@aol.com
2024
February 6, 2024 1900-2100 Tues 10 Sessions
10 Sessions
For boaters, knowing the forecast isn’t enough; you need to understand its impact on you and your boat. Gain the knowledge and confidence to venture out on the water. Be a responsible skipper, protect your friends and family and take this course today.
Instructor: Mike Wedge 941-951-6806 captwedge1@gmail.com
The minimum number of students for this class is FIVE and is 10 sessions in length.
September 29, 2023 1830-2030 Wednesdays and Fridays for 10 classes