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Boater Education and Boating Classes Near Chatham, MA
America’s Boating Club Seminars
As of July 28th, 2024
Seminars are single session classes targeted at specific topics. to find descriptions of all seminars. We offer those that are of the most interest to boaters in this area. Courses and Seminars are offered in one of two methods:
- In Person class- students and teachers in a traditional classroom setting
- Virtual class- Conducted on Zoom with a live instructor who will answer questions.
Classes are often recorded and available for a short time for student review.
Date & Time | Location | Cost | Contact | Notes | |
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Anchoring With Assurance Know how to anchor in a variety of situations, weather, or seabed and be prepared to adjust for changing conditions. | |||||
2024-09-30 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | ||
BH Boating with Confidence Gain confidence, knowledge, and skills that you need for a variety of boat-handling situations. | |||||
2024-08-21 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FEE INCLUDES 2 SEMINARS AUG 7 BOAT HANDLING CLOSE QUARTERS AUG 21 BOAT HANDLING OPEN WATER | |
BH Docking & Undocking Look like a pro. Protect your boat, your passengers, and yourself with the docking/undocking skills you need. | |||||
2024-08-07 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FEE INCLUDES 2 SEMINARS AUG 7 BOAT HANDLING CLOSE QUARTERS AUG 21 BOAT HANDLING OPEN WATER | |
Introduction to Navigation Learn practical techniques to plan, navigate, and check your progress on the water using nautical charts, GPS and Chartplotters. | |||||
2024-09-09 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FEE INCLUDES 2 SEMINARS SEP 9 COASTAL NAVIGATION PART 1 SEP 16 COASTAL NAVIGATION PART 2 | |
2024-09-16 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FEE INCLUDES 2 SEMINARS SEP 9 COASTAL NAVIGATION PART 1 SEP 16 COASTAL NAVIGATION PART 2 | |
Marine Radar Whether you want to navigate safely or decide what equipment to purchase, this seminar provides clear advice. | |||||
2024-08-28 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | Fee includes 2 seminars which comprise our collision avoidaance series, AUG 14 nautical rules of the road AUG 28 AIS, RADAR, and YOU | |
Practical on the Water Training | |||||
2024-08-07 06:30 PM | Parker's Boat Yard 68 Red Brook Harbor Road Cataumet, MA | Members: $300 Public: $400 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | Seminar Boat Handling Close Quarters AUG 7 ON WATER TRAINING BY APPOINTMENT | |
Rules of the Road Avoid collisions and other hazards! Know the rules of the road. | |||||
2024-08-14 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | Fee includes 2 seminars which comprise our collision avoidaance series, AUG 14 nautical rules of the road AUG 28 AIS, RADAR, and YOU | |
Using GPS Know where you are and where you are going using GPS | |||||
2024-09-11 06:30 PM | Johnathan Bourne Public Kibrary 19 Sandwich Road Bourne, MA | Members: $30 Public: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: |
America’s Boating Club Courses
As of July 28th, 2024
Courses cover a range of topics from the introductory through advanced level. Some courses may require prerequisite course work to be completed prior to enrollment. See the course info and registration information for details. to find descriptions of all courses. We offer those that are of the most interest to boaters in this area. Courses and Seminars are offered in one of two methods:
- In Person class- students and teachers in a traditional classroom setting
- Virtual class- Conducted on Zoom with a live instructor who will answer questions
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Classes are often recorded and available for a short time for student review.
Start Date | Time | Duration | Location | Cost | Contact | Notes | |
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Advanced Marine Navigation (Advanced Piloting) Marine Navigation and Advanced Marine Navigation give you the skills you need to get where you’re going using charts and marine electronics as well as a knowledge of winds, currents and tides. | |||||||
2024-09-12 | 07:00 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $100 | Patrick Pearce phone: 508-932-1229 email: | Advance Piloting Course, 10 Thursday Sessions 7:00 to 9:00 PM Starting September 12, 2024. Live Virtual Presentation using ZOOM. Followed by seven days to complete open book exam. Review qualifications with instructor prior to enrolling. Pre Registration required: abcnorthshore.org. | ||
America's Boating Course 3rd Ed. America’s Boating Course gives you the basics you need to get out on the water safely, and it meets most state boating education requirements. | Create ABC flyer | ||||||
2024-09-17 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $65 | Walter Riley phone: 978-578-5492 email: | Live in-person instruction via Zoom for North Shore Students. Four Tuesday sessions 6:30 - 9PM :Sept. 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8th. In-person PROCTORED EXAM in Beverly for Boating Certificate follows (Tentative Date) Oct. 13 , Jubilee Yacht Club. Pre Registration Required @ abcnorthshore.org. Info and registration @ abcnorthshore.org | ||
2024-09-17 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $65 Public: $65 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FOUR (4) CLASS SESSIONS SEP 17; 24; OCT 1; 8 PLUS IN PERSON DRIVE IN PROCTORED EXAM SUNDAY OCT 13 AT JONATHAN BOURNE PUBLIC LIBRARY 19 SANDWICH ROAD BOURNE PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WE MUST MEET BEFOE THE FIRST CLASS SO WE CAN DISTRIBUTE COURSE MATERIALS CONTACT: RICHARD MOORE EMAIL: CHMBRRCK@LIVE COM TEL: 508-888-8238 | ||
Marine Communications Systems Marine Communication Systems explains the different types of radios and communication options. | |||||||
2024-09-11 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $90 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 7 sessions SEP 11; 25 OCT 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
Offshore Navigation (Formerly Junior Navigation) Offshore Navigation, a must for oceangoing captains, teach you about planning and monitoring your voyage using modern marine electronics and how celestial observations can help you estimate your vessel’s position with confidence | |||||||
2024-09-16 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $150 Public: $250 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | SEP 16; 23; 30 OCT 7; 14; 21; 28 FALL introduction; sights; sight folder FALL/WINTER sight reduction; positioning techniques; cruise LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS SEXTANT USE & SIGHT TAKING WILL BE HANDS ON INSTRUCTION ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
Weather Weather is a detailed study of the causes of weather, various types of storms, clouds, and predicting weather. | |||||||
2024-09-19 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $75 Public: $175 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 8 sessions SEP 19; 26 OCT 3; 10; 17; 24; 31 NOV 7 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY |