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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20260113T161850Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20260113T161850Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting April 1\, 2026\, Massachusetts law begins a phased-in requirement for recreational power boaters to complete an approved boat safety course and hold a Boating Safety Certificate from the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). \nAmerica’s Boating Course meets the state requirement\, and we will submit your application to the MEP. \nThis is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available\, giving you the knowledge you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. \nTopics include boat handling\, required equipment\, navigation rules of the road\, knots\, lines & docking.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-5/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20260112T184444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T011536Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HYANNIS BOAT BUILDERS SHOW
DESCRIPTION:2026 HBBS Schedule – Google Sheets
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/2026-hyannis-boat-builders-show/
LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Education,Public Events,Social Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Bender":MAILTO:rhmjbender@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20251027T143444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T011112Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Coastal Navigation
DESCRIPTION:This $45 two-night workshop gives you practical skills to navigate with the aid of landmarks and navigation aids. \nDecember 9th & 16th from 7PM to 9PM at the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd (Rt 28)\, Centerville\, MA 02632. \nIn this workshop you will learn: \n\nthe 24-hour clock\nhow to determine latitude and longitude on a chart\nhow to plot and determine a course\nhow to solve for course\, speed\, and distance\nhow to determine a compass bearing\nplotting tools and practice charts included\n\nTo register\, call or e-mail today! \n508-737-5374 \nyankeepeddlar@ hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/introduction-to-coastal-navigation/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Coastal Navigation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20251027T143444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T011112Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Coastal Navigation
DESCRIPTION:This $45 two-night workshop gives you practical skills to navigate with the aid of landmarks and navigation aids. \nDecember 9th & 16th from 7PM to 9PM at the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd (Rt 28)\, Centerville\, MA 02632. \nIn this workshop you will learn: \n\nthe 24-hour clock\nhow to determine latitude and longitude on a chart\nhow to plot and determine a course\nhow to solve for course\, speed\, and distance\nhow to determine a compass bearing\nplotting tools and practice charts included\n\nTo register\, call or e-mail today! \n508-737-5374 \nyankeepeddlar@ hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/introduction-to-coastal-navigation/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Centerville\, Osterville\, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station\, 1875 Falmouth Rd\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Coastal Navigation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250916T175758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T165640Z
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SUMMARY:District 34 Fall Conference: October 25\, 2025 
DESCRIPTION:District 34 Fall Conference\nSaturday October 25\, 2025     9:00 – 15:00 \n \nPlimoth Patuxet Museum Visitor Center\n137 Warren Avenue\, Plymouth\, MA 02360\nGainsborough Hall\nLocated within the Visitor Center\, it features a large fireplace\, outdoor terrace\,\nand stunning views of the Eel River and Cape Cod Bay.\nIncludes free parking.\nRegistration: $40 per person.  Register here\nAgenda\nMorning Schedule – Gainsborough Hall \n08:30 – 09:15 | Registration & Morning Refreshments\nCheck-in\, coffee and tea. \n09:15 – 09:45 | Welcome Remarks\nD/C Valentina Bizunok\, JN\nFeaturing a special video greeting from Chief Commander Ralph Bernard \n10:00 – 10:45 | National Educational Department Update\nR/C Barbara Herrmann\, SN-IN\nKey developments and initiatives from USPS National Education. \n11:00 – 11:45 | Navigating Massachusetts Boating Certification\nD/1st/Lt Richard G. Moore\, SN-IN\nA practical session on MA boating certification: who needs it\, when\, and how to obtain it. \n11:45 – 12:00 | Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal\nCdr Richard Terry\, SN\nUpdate of proposed changes to coastal navigational aids. \nLunch & Feature Presentation \n12:00 – 13:30 | Thanksgiving-Style Buffet Lunch\nServed in the Gainsborough Hall with beverages and dessert. \nPresentation:\n“Rigging the Past: The Living Legacy of Mayflower II’’\nGuest Speaker: Don Heminitz \nJoin maritime preservationist Don Heminitz for an insider’s perspective on the restoration and ongoing care of Mayflower II\, a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World.\nFrom rigging reconstruction at Mystic Seaport to current maintenance as Bosun\, Don shares fascinating insights into preserving this iconic ship for future generations. \nAfternoon Session – Patuxet Room \n13:40 – 14:40 | SNE District 34 Council Meeting\nLed by D/C Valentina Bizunok\, JN \n\nPresentation of the 75-Year Commemorative Certificate to Old Colony Sail & Power Squadron\nBrief Reports from District Officers and Squadron Commanders\nUpdates on USPS ABClub initiatives\nOpen discussion and Q&A\n\nOptional Afternoon Activities (self-guided) \nExtend your visit with local historical attractions (ticketed separately): \n\nPlimoth Patuxet Museum\nMayflower II\nPlimoth Grist Mill\n\nQuestions? Contact DC Valentina Bizunok at abcsne34@gmail.com or 617-417-5009
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/district-34-fall-conference-october-25-2025/
LOCATION:Plimoth Patuxet Museum Visitor Center\, 137 Warren Avenue\, Plymouth\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Education,Meetings,Social Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Valentina Bizunok":MAILTO:v6174175009@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
UID:10000533-1747765800-1747774800@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
UID:10000532-1747161000-1747170000@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
UID:10000531-1746556200-1746565200@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
UID:10000530-1745951400-1745960400@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250310T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133712Z
UID:10000529-1745346600-1745355600@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025\nClass Fee is $60\nClassroom Meetings will be on April 22\, 29\, and May  6\, 13\, 20 and 27 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater. \nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\nOn-line REGISTRATION:   \nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150 \n  \nAMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®\nYARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2\n340 RT 6A\nYARMOUTH PORT\, MA 0267553\nEDUCATIONAL OFFICER:  DAVE ATWOOD\n508.737.5374\nYANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nSpring 2025 \nTuesday\, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME\nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke)\, emergency signals (tbd)\, fire extinguishers (Leyden)\, HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session \nTuesday\, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend \nTuesday\, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \nTuesday\, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.\nEXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nCERTIFICATION EXAM*\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.\nOPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17\, pages 180-194 and Section 18\, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.\nSESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser\, and pocket calculator to class. \n  \nNOTES:\n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.\n3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily.\nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-spring-2025/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom\, 340 Rt 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:ABC3,All,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Atwood":MAILTO:yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
UID:10000476-1744138800-1744146000@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
UID:10000472-1741719600-1741726800@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250201T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T020142Z
UID:10000466-1741114800-1741122000@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
DESCRIPTION:Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class\n\nMarch 4\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n Event Series    (See All)  \n\n\n\nBoat Handling Course \nZoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions\n \nInstructors: \nDave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com \nRob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com \nMichael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com \nNick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net \nJoseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com \nClass Adminstation – John Crawford   508.240.4603 \njohncr181@gmail.com \n  \nCape Cod Sail\, Power\, and Paddle \n…we teach boating \nPlease understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course: \nFirst you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link: \nhttps://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you  \nSecond you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions. \nPlease mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to: \nJohn Crawford\nPO Box 181\nEast Orleans\, MA 02643\n  \nClasses will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material\, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations. \nAn optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines. \n  \nSESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.\n  \nTuesday\, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nRules of the Road – Zoom\n \nSESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook\, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive\, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters. \nINSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nConfidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom\n \nSESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform\, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking\, undocking\, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started. \nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nBoating with Confidence – Zoom\n \nSESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar\, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide\, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea. \nINSTRUCTOR: TBD \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual \nTuesday\, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nAnchoring – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence\, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions\, so you don’t get carried away. \nINSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood \nDEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors \nPREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nEmergencies on Board – Zoom\n \nSESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems. \nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer \nDEMONSTRATION: \nPREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual \nTuesday\, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nKnots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom\n \nSESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots\, bends\, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels \nDEMONSTRATION:  Hands on tying knots \nPREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual \nOptional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture  \n  \nNOTES: \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework. \nRecordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/boat-handling-class-zoom-in-person/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Boat Handling,Education,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="John Crawford":MAILTO:johncr181@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20241124T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162151Z
UID:10000451-1739905200-1739912400@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20241124T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162151Z
UID:10000450-1739300400-1739307600@americasboatingclubcapecod.org
SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20241124T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162151Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162151Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-3/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162508Z
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SUMMARY:America's Boating Course
DESCRIPTION:AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE® \nIn-Person Classroom Sessions\nYarmouth Fire Station #2\n340 Main St\, RT 6A\nYarmouth Port\, MA  02675\nClass Manager – Charles Burke  – 508-815-7706  – cgburke15@comcast.net \nClass Administrator – John Crawford  – 508-240-4603 –  johncr181@gmail.com \nRegister for class now:  email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)\nhttps://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20 \nAmerica’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard \nWinter 2025\nClass Fee is $60\n\nClassroom Meetings will be on January 14\, 21\, 28 and Feb  4\, 11 and 18\, 2025.\nAnyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to\nattend this MA approved public boating course.\nWe provide essential information for every kind of boater.\nLearn about:\n•Boat Handling & Seamanship\n•Required Equipment\n•Navigation Rules of the Road\n•Knots\, Lines & Docking\n•Charts\, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation\nThe course will be offered as an in-person classroom course\n\nClass schedule as of November 23\, 2024\nTuesday\, Jan 14\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nREGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals\nSESSION 1 PREPARATION:\nRead Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3) before the first session. \nSESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms\, Safety Equipment\, Going Boating. (Sections 1\, 2\, & 3)\nINSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence \nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets\, emergency signals\, fire extinguishers and lines\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 1\, 2\, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4\, 5\, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 21\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules\, Navigation Aids\, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4\, 5\, & 6). \nKnots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend\nINSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week. \n  \nTuesday\, Jan 28\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7\, 8\, & 12). \nKnot of the week: Bowline\nINSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial\nHOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline. \n  \nTuesday\, Feb 4\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM \nSESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring\, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) \nKnot of the week: Cleat Hitch\nINSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial \nHOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch. \nTuesday\, Feb 11\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety\, Trailering\, PWC Operation\, Knots & Lines (Sections 13\, 14\, 15\, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18\, pages 195-200). \nKnot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.\nINSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden\nGROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial. \nEXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.\nHOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17). \nTuesday\, Feb 18\, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM\nSESSION 6: EXAMINATION\, GRADING\, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.  \nNote\, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM \n  \nNOTES: \n*Following successful certification of the ABC exam\, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision. \n3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework\, tutor in knots\, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam\, often easily. \nLet us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class\, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework\, and ask a proctor for the homework answers. \nboating is fun . . . let’s do it together© \nhttps://americasboatingclubcapecod.org \n  \n 
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/americas-boating-course-2/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom\, 340 Main Street\, MA-RT 6A\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC3,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Burke":MAILTO:cgburke15@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152929
CREATED:20250107T223919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T224648Z
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SUMMARY:USPS|ABC Annual Meeting – Orlando\, Florida - February 2-9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:USPS|ABC Annual Meeting – Orlando\, Florida – February 2-9\, 2025 \nPack your bathing suit and bell-bottoms and join your boating pals at the 2025 Annual Meeting of America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons in Orlando!\nBook your room at Rosen Plaza Hotel by Jan. 9 to get our group rate of $189 per night. \nRegister by Jan. 3 to get early-bird discounts on meal and event tickets!
URL:https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org/event/uspsabc-annual-meeting-orlando-florida-february-2-9-2025/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:All,Education,Meetings,Social Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Valentina Bizunok":MAILTO:v6174175009@gmail.com
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