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Boating Classes, Courses & Educational Seminars in MA
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America’s Boating Club Seminars
As of January 17th, 2025
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIS Electronics for Boaters Learn how to avoid collisions with other ships in crowded waters with AIS. Discover AIS advantages over using radar alone. | |||||
| 2025-04-09 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | COLLISION AVOIDANCE part 2 of 2 covers RADAR & AIS use for collision avoidance fee includes both sessions | |
| 2025-08-13 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | COLLISION AVOIDANCE part 2 of 2 covers RADAR & AIS use for collision avoidance fee includes both sessions | |
| Anchoring With Assurance Know how to anchor in a variety of situations, weather, or seabed and be prepared to adjust for changing conditions. | |||||
| 2025-04-23 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 Public: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | ||
| 2025-07-30 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 Public: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | ||
| Basic Weather and Forecasting Don't let bad weather ruin your day! Learn to forecast and predict the weather. | |||||
| 2025-05-28 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 Public: $40 | 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. | |||||
| 2025-05-14 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOAT HANDLING part 2 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
| 2025-07-23 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOAT HANDLING part 2 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
| BH Docking & Undocking Look like a pro. Protect your boat, your passengers, and yourself with the docking/undocking skills you need. | |||||
| 2025-05-07 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOAT HANDLING part 1 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
| 2025-07-09 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOAT HANDLING part 1 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
| How To Use a Chart Learn the basics of reading and using a nautical chart for safe boating whether you’re cruising, going fishing, or just out for the day. | |||||
| 2025-03-05 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 1 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| 2025-06-04 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 1 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| How to Use GPS Know where you are and where you are going using GPS | |||||
| 2025-03-26 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 3 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| 2025-04-16 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 Public: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOATING WITH ELECTRONICS chart plotter & RADAR | |
| 2025-06-18 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 3 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| 2025-08-20 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $30 Public: $40 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | BOATING WITH ELECTRONICS chart plotter & RADAR | |
| Introduction to Navigation Learn practical techniques to plan, navigate, and check your progress on the water using nautical charts, GPS and Chartplotters. | |||||
| 2025-03-12 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 2 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| 2025-06-11 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | CHART PLOTTER NAVIGATION part 2 of 3 fee includes all 3 sessions | |
| Rules of the Road Avoid collisions and other hazards! Know the rules of the road. | |||||
| 2025-04-02 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | COLLISION AVOIDANCE part 1 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
| 2025-08-06 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $40 Public: $50 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | COLLISION AVOIDANCE part 1 of 2 fee includes both sessions | |
America’s Boating Club Courses
As of January 17th, 2025
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
.
Classes are often recorded and available for a short time for student review.
| Start Date | Time | Duration | Location | Cost | Contact | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||
| 2025-09-15 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $85 Public: $185 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | |||
| 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 | ||||||
| 2025-01-14 | 07:00 PM | 6 sessions | Yarmouth Fire Station #2 340 Main Street Rt6a Yarmouth Port, MA | Members: $60 Public: $60 | John Crawford phone: 508-240-4603 email: | Classroom Meetings will be on January 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11 and 18, 2025. Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to attend this MA approved public boating course. We provide essential information for every kind of boater. Learn about: •Boat Handling & Seamanship •Required Equipment •Navigation Rules of the Road •Knots, Lines & Docking •Charts, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation The course will be offered as an in-person classroom course. | |
| 2025-03-06 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FOUR (4) CLASS SESSIONS MAR 6; 13; 20; 27 PLUS IN PERSON DRIVE IN PROCTORED EXAM SUNDAY MAR 30 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 | ||
| 2025-03-06 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Walter Riley phone: 978-578-5492 email: | Four (4) Class Sessions Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30 - 9 PM for North Shore Students Live in-person instruction via Zoom. PLUS In-person PROCTORED EXAM in Beverly for Boating Certificate (Tentatively March 30 at Jubilee Yacht Club, Beverly. Course Details @ abcnorthshore.org Pre Registration Required @ abcnorthshore.org. Info and registration @ abcnorthshore.org | ||
| 2025-03-11 | 07:00 PM | St. Eulalia Catholic Church 50 Ridge St. Winchester, MA | Members: $75 Public: $95 | Thomas Gonsiorowski phone: 617-877-3276 email: | Starts Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 Repeats every Tuesday for 7 weeks, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Ends Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 | ||
| 2025-04-03 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FOUR (4) CLASS SESSIONS APR 3; 10; 17; 24 PLUS IN PERSON DRIVE IN PROCTORED EXAM SUNDAY APR 27 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 | ||
| 2025-05-01 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FOUR (4) CLASS SESSIONS MAY 1; 8; 15; 22 PLUS IN PERSON DRIVE IN PROCTORED EXAM SUNDAY MAY 25 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 | ||
| 2025-05-01 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Walter Riley phone: 978-578-5492 email: | Four (4) Class Sessions May. 1, 8, 15, 22: 6:30 - 9 PM for North Shore Students Live in-person instruction via Zoom. PLUS In-person PROCTORED EXAM in Beverly for Boating Certificate (Tentatively May 25 at Jubilee Yacht Club, Beverly. Course Details @ abcnorthshore.org Pre Registration Required @ abcnorthshore.org. Info and registration @ abcnorthshore.org | ||
| 2025-05-06 | 06:30 PM | 5Tuesdays | Westwood Council On Aging 60 Nahatan Street Westwood, MA | Public: $79 | Register Joseph R Kelliher phone: 508-668-8149 email: | 5 consecutive Tuesdays- 6:30 to 9:00. Exam on night 5. Note: There is a special price of $129 for two people sharing materials. | |
| 2025-06-28 | 08:30 AM | Jonathan Bourne Public Library 19 Sandwich Road Bourne, MA | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 1 DAY ALL DAY EXAM AT THE END OF THE DAY 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 | ||
| 2025-09-18 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $60 Public: $60 | Richard Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | FOUR (4) CLASS SESSIONS SEP 18; 25 OCT 2; 9 PLUS IN PERSON DRIVE IN PROCTORED EXAM SUNDAY OCT 12 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 | ||
| Boat Handling Boat Handling builds your competence and confidence on the water with an in-depth look at the practical boating skills. | |||||||
| 2025-03-04 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $85 Public: $185 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 6 sessions MAR 4; 11; 18; 25 APR 1; 8 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
| 2025-03-12 | 07:00 PM | St. Eulalia Catholic Church 50 Ridge Street Winchester, MA | Members: $85 Public: $120 | Tom Gonsiorowski phone: 617-877-3276 email: | Class starts 12 Mar 2025 Meets for seven weeks from 7:00-9:00 pm Ends 23 Apr 2025 | ||
| 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. | |||||||
| 2025-09-24 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $150 Public: $250 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | start SEP 24 sextant use sights, sight reduction & sight folder FALL followed by plotting & cruise LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS SEXTANT USE & SIGHTS IN PERSON | ||
| Engine Maintenance Engine Maintenance gives you information on how engines work and basic maintenance procedures, as well as how to recognize problems. | |||||||
| 2025-01-21 | 07:00 PM | Westwood Council On Aging 60 Nahatan Street Westwood, MA | Members: $95 Public: $145 | Register Joe Kelliher phone: 508-668-8149 email: | 10 consecutive Tuesday nights plus an optional exam on April 1 | ||
| Marine Electrical Systems Marine Electrical Systems provides information on Alternating and Direct current, as well as boat electrical systems. | |||||||
| 2025-09-16 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $85 Public: $185 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 9 sessions SEP 16; 23; 30 OCT 7; 14; 21; 28 NOV 4; 11 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
| Marine Navigation (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. | |||||||
| 2025-02-11 | 07:00 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $105 Public: $135 | Patrick Pearce phone: 508-932-1229 email: | Marine Navigation (aka Piloting Course), 9 Tuesday Sessions 7:00 to 9:00 PM Starting February 11, 2025 Live Virtual Lectures using ZOOM. Additional in person sessions for North Shore students scheduled when necessary. Course Details @ abcnorthshore.org Pre Registration required: abcnorthshore.org. | ||
| 2025-04-15 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $140 Public: $240 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 9 sessions APR 15; 22; 29 MAY 6; 13; 20; 27 JUN 3; 10 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
| Weather Weather is a detailed study of the causes of weather, various types of storms, clouds, and predicting weather. | |||||||
| 2025-01-07 | 06:30 PM | Virtual Presentation | Members: $85 Public: $185 | Richard G. Moore phone: 508-888-8238 email: | 8 sessions JAN 7; 14; 21; 28 FEB 4; 11; 18; 25 LECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED USING A LIVE ON LINE 'VIRTUAL' CLASS ADDITIONAL IN PERSON SESSIONS MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY | ||
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.