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- Organized in 1914
- Non-profit educational
organization
- Dedicated to safe boating
- 421 squadrons across the country
and some US territories
- 41,000 members
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- Civic service
- Continuing self-education
- Fraternal association of members
- Have Fun Boating
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- Chapter 1
- Getting Started - nautical terms.
- Required Safety Equipment-life jackets, fire ext.
- Going Boating - fueling, casting off, underway.
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- Chapter 2
- Navigation Rules.
- Navigation Aids.
- Lights and Sound signals.
- Government Regulations.
- State and Local Regulations.
- Chapter 3
- Finding Your Way - nautical charts, electronic navigation.
- Anchoring.
- Adverse Conditions and Emergencies.
- Communications Afloat.
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- Chapter 4
- Water Sports Safety - water skiing, hunting/fishing, paddling.
- Trailer Operation.
- PWC Operation.
- Knots and Lines.
- Chapter 5 (additional)
- Featuring hands-on exercises using standard plotting tools. This chapter
is presented in a classroom setting under the expert guidance of an
experienced instructor. Classroom plotting exercises build skill and
confidence for larger lakes and rivers and coastal waters.
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- Cooperative agreement with NOAA
- Update nautical charts
- Update Coast Pilot
- Land and water surveys
- Geodetic mark recovery
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- Mariner's Compass
- Mastering the Rules of the Road
- Onboard Weather Forecasting
- Paddle Smart
- Partner in Command
- Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
- Trailering Your Boat
- Using GPS
- Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
- Advanced Powerboat Handling
- Anchoring
- Basic Coastal Navigation
- Boat Handling under Power
- Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes
- How to Use a Chart
- Hurricanes and Boats
- Knots, Bends and Hitches
- Marine RADAR
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- Go to
- www.illinoisvalley.uspsd20.org
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Notes
