America's Boating Course (ABC3) - Zoom
2023-01-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM, MA, United States
America’s Boating Course (ABC3) – Zoom

Taking our basic boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance, and qualifies you for a state boat license or operator certificate in most states. America’s Boating Course is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
America’s Boating Course is the most comprehensive, single source, boating course available to give you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. Our boater safety class meets most states’ certification requirements.
What you’ll learn:

Information about your State Boating Laws, regulations, boat registration, and licensing.
Required boating safety equipment
Do’s and Don’ts of boating safely
Charts & Aids to Navigation
Practical Knowledge of navigation and rules of the roads
Knots, Lines & Docking
How to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water
The basics of towing and trailering

To register for this Zoom course goto this link: https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-youh : enter your zip code – select any distance (doesn’t matter since this is a Zoom course) and submit. Look for the “Boating Course” in Orleans (John Crawford) starting on January 10, 2023.

There is a $60 class fee payable by check made out to “CCSPS” to:
John Crawford
PO Box 181
East Orleans, MA 02643

ABC3 Zoom Class
2022-02-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, MA, United States
Become a Better Boater, Take a Zoom Boating Safety Course with Instructors

Taking a boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance, and qualifies you for a state boat license or operator certificate in most states.
This America’s Boating Course Zoom class will meet weekly 5 times on Tuesday evenings starting on January 25th.
America’s Boating Course is the most comprehensive, single source, in-person boating course available to give you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. Our boater safety class meets most states’ certification requirements.
What You’ll Learn:

Information about your State Boating Laws, regulations, boat registration, and licensing.
Required boating safety equipment
Do’s and Don’ts of boating safely
Practical Knowledge of navigation and rules of the road
How to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water
The basics of towing and trailering
Special important information for hunters, anglers, and sports enthusiasts.
ABC Zoom Class Flyer Jan 2022
ABC Zoom Course Schedule Jan 2022

Boat Handling Course
2021-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, MA, United States
The Boat Handling curriculum is comprised of six seminars:

Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach
Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering
Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway
Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away
Emergencies on Board: Preparation to Handle Common Problems
Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know

The course will be delivered via ZOOM on Monday evenings from 1900 to 2100 hours.
The instructors will be: Charles Burke, Ellie Lawrence, Dave Atwood and Joe Kiceina.
Charles – Nov 1 “Rules of the Road”
Ellie – Nov 8 “Docking & Undocking”
Ellie – Nov 15 “Boating with Confidence”
Charles – Nov 22 “Emergencies”
Dave – Nov 29 – “Anchoring”
Joe – Dec 6 – “Lines & Knots”
Please register for this course at this ABClub/USPS online education course registration link:
https://americasboatingclub.org/find-a-course-near-you

ABC3 Spring Zoom Class
2021-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-06-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-06-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-06-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, MA, United States
America’s Boating Course
1 – May 11 – Boating Terms, Safety Equipment and Going Boating: Instructor TBD

2 – May 18 – Rules of the Road, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals: Instructor Charles Burke

3 – May 25 – Government Regulations and Communications afloat: Instructor TBD

Break for Memorial Day week – no class on June 1st

4 – June 8 – Anchoring, Adverse Conditions & Emergencies: Instructor TBD

5 – June 15 – Water Sports Safety, Trailering and PWC operations – Instructor TBD

Exam week of June 22nd – venue / date / time TBD

ABC3 Spring Zoom Class
2021-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, MA, United States
America’s Boating Course
1 – May 11 – Boating Terms, Safety Equipment and Going Boating: Instructor TBD

2 – May 18 – Rules of the Road, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals: Instructor Charles Burke

3 – May 25 – Government Regulations and Communications afloat: Instructor TBD

Break for Memorial Day week – no class on June 1st

4 – June 8 – Anchoring, Adverse Conditions & Emergencies: Instructor TBD

5 – June 15 – Water Sports Safety, Trailering and PWC operations – Instructor TBD

Exam week of June 22nd – venue / date / time TBD

Use this link to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process.
https://americasboatingclub.org/find-a-course-near-you

ABC(3) Course
2021-04-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2021-04-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2021-03-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2021-03-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2021-03-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2021-03-09 18:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM, MA, United States
The ABClub Cape Cod is offering a six week virtual America’s Boating Course (ABC3) course starting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Each Tuesday night Zoom class will start at 7pm. The course will cover different topics during each 2 hour Zoom class with instruction. This is the basic boating safety course for new boaters.
March 9: Getting Started, Safety Equipment, Going Boating.
March 16: Navigation Rules, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals.
March 23: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Finding your way, Charts.
March 30: Anchoring, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies, Communication Afloat.
April 6: Water Sport Safety, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots & Lines.
April 13: Final Exam
Students do not need to be ABClub (USPS) members. Everyone is welcome to take this online course with live instructors.
If you are interested in taking this course go to the America’s Boating Club website and register for the course at this link:
https://americasboatingclub.org/find-a-course-near-you

Basic Coastal Navigation Seminar - BCN - Cancelled
2020-05-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-04-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Centerville, Osterville, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station, 1875 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA, 02632, United States
BCN Class Flyer – Centerville – 2020
Basic Coastal Navigation Seminar (BCN) – 2 Tuesday nights starting on April 28, 2020 ending on May 5th. No final exam.
Today, electronics have radically changed navigation, but understanding the basics helps you gain confidence in your equipment and your own skills.
In this seminar, you’ll learn practical techniques to plan, navigate, and check your progress on the water. You will develop situational awareness skills using your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your position on a chart, and be able to use backup techniques when the electronics become suspect. This seminar will help both captain and crew to navigate safely and comfortably.
What’s included?

An overview of electronic navigation
GPS- what it tells us
Waypoint navigation fundamentals
Charts – what you need to know
Navigation aids
Water depth and tides
Course corrections
Situation awareness
Solving for course, speed and distance
24-hour clock

CONTACT: John Crawford at johncr181@gmail.com (508-240-4603)

ON-LINE REGISTRATION: https://americasboatingclub.org/find-a-course-near-you
Fee: $40 for non-ABClub members, $20 for ABClub members.
