The Coast Guard Auxiliary
and the Power Squadron
both offer excellent courses
to develop your boating
skills. These generalized
classes cannot, however,
take the place of
individualized instruction
on your own boat. Whether
it's reading a chart, learning
to use your GPS and radar,
docking, or anchoring, I can
help you develop the
confidence and skill that
you need.
Here is a sample of topics we could cover, depending on your own requirements:
Boating Instruction Topics
I. Safety
A. Life Vests
B. Ground Tackle
C. Main Engine
D. Auxiliary Engines
E. Deck Lines
F. Bilge Pumps
G. Fire Extinguishers
H. Life Boats and Survival Suits
I. Spare parts and tools
J. MOB drill
K. Weather
II. Navigation
A. Charts
B. Compass
C. Lead Line
D. Cruising Guides
E. Electronic Aids
1. GPS
2. Radar
3. Depth Sounder
F. Books, Cruising Guides, etc.
III. Piloting
A. Docking
B. Tides and Currents
C. Anchoring
D. Trip planning
E. Route selection
F. Rules of the Road
G. Navigational Aids
IV. Boat Maintenance
A. Fuel, filters, tanks
B. Engine inspection
C. Lubrication
D. Electrical systems
E. Heating
F. Hoses
G. Heads and Holding Tanks
H. Propane
I. Refrigeration