North Point Marina Public Education Class Schedule
Presented by US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Winthrop Harbor Flotilla 41-09
Saturday April 14 2012 – About
Boating Safely (ABS) – 8
Hrs – 9am- 5pm –
$45 per Person
If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, this
beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat
license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance
companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who
successfully complete About Boating Safely.
Teenagers who complete the class can get their Illinois or Wisconsin
Certificate to operate a PWC.
For All Boaters
Friday Evening class - April 20 2012 – Heavy Weather 7pm to 9 PM -
$20 per Person
This seminar will train boaters on safe seamanship, heavy weather tactics,
weather forecasting, communications and boat preparation. There will be
discussions on safety equipment, crew-overboard recovery techniques and an
opportunity to pose questions to experienced instructors.
Friday Evening class – April 27 2012 - Know your Ships Radio 7pm to 9 PM -
$20 per Person
The presentation covers radios used on boats; installation, operating your
VHF-FM, maintaining a radio watch, channels that have special purposes, some
no-no’s, the rules, calling another station, procedure words, phonetic
alphabet, routine radio check, distress-urgency-and safety calls crew
training the seminar includes special attention to selecting a receiver,
uses of DSC radios with GPS.
Friday Evening class – May 11 2012 -Knot Tying (2 hrs) 7 Pm to 9 PM -
$20 per Person
This course will familiarize you with what is needed to properly secure a
boat and mooring of your choice. By the end of the session you will
demonstrate that tying at least six knots used in vessel operation and
docking is not difficult. In addition, multiple instructors will provide you
with all the instruction and practice needed to transfer classroom skills to
your boat.
Saturday – June 2 2012 - Critical Safe Boating tips (3 hr class) 9am to 12
am. -
$35.00 per Person
USCG Auxiliary Instructors and Safety examiner will help you better
understand what is needed on your boat to be properly equipped for cruising
the Great Lakes. This presentation will cover Coast Guard legal requirements
for the equipment on board recreation vessels, plus a review of other
desirable equipment to help make any voyage – long or short – a safe and
enjoyable journey. An added
bonus includes a personal safety check on board your boat, arranged
individually by mutual consent.
Saturday - June 9 2012 – GPS for Mariners – (3 hr class) 9am to 12 am -
$35 per Person
This course is a modern learning experience that focuses on the GPS
equipment typically owned by the recreational boater.
You can bring your handheld GPS and
use it in class. We will have Handheld GPS units for you to use.
Note: All classes are presented at: North Point Marina (administration
Building) End of 7th street
Winthrop Harbor, IL.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES. GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT:
http://a0954109.uscgaux.info
To register for classes, contact David Hanson, FSO-PE at (847) 731-8306