Successfully completing our Public Boating Class will qualify you for membership in the Green Bay Sail and Power Squadron. You are encouraged to browse our website and see the many benefits to membership, especially our broad selection of professional classes. To find-out more about membership click on this link.
PUBLIC BOATING CLASS
Classes Begin
11 MARCH 2008
Bellin Hospital, 3rd Floor Kresge Center
The course has proven to be valuable to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard, to the skipper in a family cruiser, to the sailing enthusiast. Many insurance companies will offer discounted rates based upon the successful completion of this course. Graduates earn a Wisconsin DNR safety certificate. Successful completion of this course will qualify graduates to join the Green Bay Sail & Power Squadron and begin taking their extensive selection of courses that are only available to their members (see Member Classes for details). The only cost involved is for the course materials ($40.00 for Work Books and Charting Material, and $2.00 for each extra family member).
Boating Course content:
| Registration, Boat Types, Terminology, Marine Radio, Knots and Lines |
| Charts, Aids to Navigation and Plotting a Course |
| Boat Handling and Marine Compass |
| Government Regulations; Plotting, and Distance, Speed and Time Relationship |
| Navigation Rules, and Determining Position |
| Adverse Conditions, Trailering Your Boat and Personal Watercraft |
| Exam |
Registration will take place on the first night of class
If you have any questions:
Call 920-434-5995
or email