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Boating Classes, Courses & Educational Seminars in MA
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America’s Boating Club Seminars
As of March 6th, 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:
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 March 6th, 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:
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| 2026-03-07 | 09:00 AM | Pocasset Community Center 314 Barlow's Landing Road Pocasset, MA | Members: $65 Public: $65 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | ONE (1) 8 hour CLASS SESSION Saturday MAR 7 PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CONTACT: RICHARD MOORE EMAIL: CHMBRRCK@LIVE COM TEL: 508-888- 8238 | ||
| 2026-03-10 | 07:00 PM | C-o-mm Fire Station 1875 Falmouth Rd (rt 28) Centerville, MA | Public: $60 | Dave Atwood phone: 508-737-5374 email: | Classroom Meetings will be on March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 2026. Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to attend this MA approved public boating course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate. We provide essential information for every kind of boater. Learn about: •Boat Handling & Seamanship •Required Equipment •Navigation Rules of the Road •Knots, Lines & Docking •Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation The course will be offered as an in-person classroom course. | ||
| 2026-04-01 | 06:30 PM | Virtual 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 | ||
| 2026-04-01 | 06:30 PM | Virtual 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 | ||
| 2026-04-01 | 07:00 PM | St. 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 | ||
| Celestial Navigation (Formerly Navigation) Celestial 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. | |||||||
| 2026-02-23 | 07:00 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $100 Public: $100 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | start FEB 23 sextant use sights, sight reduction & sight folder followed by plotting & cruise take sights when the weather is appropriate at your location BBSPS PRESENTS THE LECTURES USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS YOUR LOCAL USPS SQUADRON HANDLES OBTAINING COURSE MATERIALS & EXAMS (there is an additional charge for this payable to your local squadron) AND COACHES SEXTANT USE, TAKING SIGHTS, SIGHT REDUCTION & PLOTTING IN PERSON CONTACT: Richard Moore email: chmbrrck@live.com phone: 508-888-8238 | ||
| 2026-02-23 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation (zoom) | Members: $210 Public: $305 | Dave Atwood phone: 508-737-5374 email: | Buzzards Bay Squadron presents the lectures using a live on- line 'VIRTUAL' class. Your local squadron handles obtaining course materials, exams, and coaches sextant use, taking sights, sight reduction, & plotting. | ||
For classroom educational offerings elsewhere in New England, check out the appropriate District web site:
- District 1 — Connecticut and western Rhode Island.
- District 19 — Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.