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Building on the basics of recreational boating presented in the public
boating courses, Seamanship
adds foundational information for continuing boater education. The course
contents should facilitate knowledge development for increased safe
operation of recreational boats and provide the basis for completion
of USCG licensing examination. Emphasis
within the course has been placed on higher level boating skills, rules
of the road, and marlinspike. This course lasts approximately 8 weeks
or 24 hours of class time.
Note: Participants must be a USPS
Member to take this course. If you wish to become a member call 1-888.367-8777
ext 229.
Explains weather systems, how to understand clouds and their changes,
using wind direction, temperature, and pressure to hone in on emerging
weather fronts. Add your observations to weather forecasts for more accurate
and timely information. Includes a weatherproof copy of Captain's
Quick Guide to On Board Weather Forecasting.
This seminar shows boaters how to depart and dock under a variety of conditions as well as all about trimming the boat underway. The seminar materials include a waterproof USPS Captain's Quick Guide and Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
The Security seminar provides simple and in many cases common sense ideas and procedures to secure and protect your boat and equipment. Within the seminar are concepts for deterring “snatch and run” thieves. This seminar includes printable Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
This seminar covers selection of anchor, rode and components; anchor selection for sea conditions and bottom characteristics; deployment and recovery of anchors. It also includes tables for sizing an anchor and components, and information for determining loads under various conditions. The kit includes the Anchoring Quick Guide and Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
This seminar provides information for the recovery of crew members who have fallen overboard. It shows recommended emergency and recovery equipment and several techniques in the process of finding and recovery of personnel in the water. This seminar includes Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
This seminar shows in clear and simple terms how to use and adjust sails for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions. The seminar includes a waterproof USPS Captain's Quick Guide written by North Sails and Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
This seminar provides an introduction to boating for crew members who need basic information and who may or may not have taken a boating course. It is designed to provide essential information one may require to assist a skipper in the safe operation of a recreational boat. Included in the seminar are actions in response to emergencies. This seminar includes a text and Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
The Knots, Bends, and Hitches seminar is a hands-on "learn how to tie knots" program geared to a wide range of audiences. Participants learn about knots, learn to tie a set of the most useful knots, and then get to take the whole package home with them to practice these and a whole host of other knots described in the included book. The kit comes with a copy of the USPS Guide Knots, Bends and Hitches for Mariners, Student Notes with slides, and a practice knot board with line (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
This seminar provides an explanation with examples of the 37 Rules of the Road for both the U.S. Inland Rules and the International Rules (COLREGS). It simplifies the sometimes complex law relating to boat operation for the recreational boater. It is a starting point for study preparation for the USCG License examination. This seminar includes McGraw-Hill One Minute Guide to the Navigation Rules of the Road by Charlie Wing and Student Notes with slides (course can be completed prior to receipt of materials).
Meet the Instructors from the USPS
Alan Weston. Senior Navigator with over 20 years experience
in coastal and offshore sailing. [Navigation instructor]
Wilbur
Hugli. Junior Navigator with nearly 30 years experience
in coastal power boating. Instructor in GPS
operations and systems.
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