Southeastern New England - District 34

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Boating Classes, Courses & Educational Seminars in MA

Education Information

America's Boating Club - Southeastern New England clubs/squadrons conduct classes and seminars throughout the year, for both members and the general public. We cover eastern Massachusetts including Cape Cod and Rhode Island. Unless otherwise noted, Pre-registration is required to allow for course materials to be ordered.

An educated boater is a better boater! We offer a wide range of boating courses and seminars for all levels, including boat handling, navigation, boating rules and regulations, marine electronics, boat maintenance in the classroom, online, and on the water.

Choose from any full course or seminar that interests you. Courses are comprehensive, in-depth and usually require 12–16 hours over 6–10 weeks. Seminars are focused 2-hour workshops on a variety of boating subjects.

Click here to see a list of cities and towns within our District.

America’s Boating Club Seminars

As of April 23rd, 2026

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:

  Date & TimeLocationCostContactNotes
Introduction to Navigation     Learn practical techniques to plan, navigate, and check your progress on the water using nautical charts, GPS and Chartplotters.
 2026-04-21
07:00 PM
C-o-mm Fire Station
1875 Falmouth Rd (rt 28)
Centerville, MA
Members: $45
Public:  $50
Dave Atwood
phone: 508-737-5374
email:
In this 4-hour workshop you will learn: how to determine
latitude & longitude, how to determine & plot a course, how to
determine a compass bearing. Plotting tools & practice charts
included.

America’s Boating Club Courses

As of April 23rd, 2026

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:

Start DateTimeDurationLocationCostContactNotes
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
 2026-04-0106:30 PMVirtual Presentation

Members: $60
Public:  $60
Richard Moore
phone: 508-888-8238
email:
LIVE VIRTUAL on line 4 class sessions April 1; 8; 15; 22
In person exam after last class
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
CONTACT: RICHARD MOORE EMAIL: CHMBRRCK@LIVE.COM TEL: 508-888-
8238
 2026-04-0106:30 PMVirtual Presentation

Members: $60
Public:  $60
Register
Walter J. Riley Iii
phone: 978-578-5492
email:
Boating Safety Certificate Course for North Shore Students Starting April 1, 2026
Virtual Class with live instructors using Zoom technology. Four (4) Wednesday
Sessions April 1, 8, 15, 22 2026 , 6:30 to 9 PM
PLUS In-person PROCTORED EXAM at Jubilee YC, Beverly ,MA Date TBD
Successful graduates as receive MA Boating Certificate.
Pre Registration Required @ abcnorthshore.org
More Details @ abcnorthshore.org
 2026-04-0107:00 PMSt. Eulalia Catholic Church
50 Ridge St.
Winchester, MA
Members: $60
Public:  $60
Thomas Gonsiorowski
phone: 617-877-3276
email:
Starts Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Repeats every Wednesday for
6 weeks, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ends Wednesday, 7 May 2026
 2026-05-0706:30 PMVirtual

Members: $60
Public:  $60
Richard Moore
phone: 508-888-8238
email:
LIVE VIRTUAL on line 4 class sessions May 7; 14; 21; 28
In person exam after last class
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
CONTACT: RICHARD MOORE EMAIL: CHMBRRCK@LIVE.COM TEL: 508-888-
8238

For classroom educational offerings elsewhere in New England, check out the appropriate District web site: