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BOATING EDUCATION
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About our BOATING Classes
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Our Instructors are experienced Sail and Power Boaters. Teaching a Basic Boating Course to the Public is a Traditional Civic Service of the United States Power Squadrons®. The Toledo Power Squadron has been offering this civic service for over 65 years.
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Those born after 01 January 1982 are required to take a Boating Course, or pass a proficiency test to operate watercraft in the Sate of Ohio. Certificates awarded upon passing a proctored exam or test. Listed below are the classes that we offer to the general public.
If you are already a member check out the classes offered to our members.
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Click Here for more information on our Seamanship class, which is available to all members
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2022 Education Officer Chris Hoover, AP | (567) 343-0251. email: cshoover@yahoo.com
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America's Boating Course
Our flagship class available to the public is called America's Boating Course. America's Boating Course is an excellent way for new boaters to learn the rules and regulations necessary to operate a boat safely. It is also a great way for experienced boaters to brush up on new rules and regulations.
The Squadron Boating Course is offered at no charge. However, it is recommended that you purchase the text book and navigation tools, which are offered the first night of class. This text book and navigation tools can be shared between couples. Please contact our assistant education officer Phyllis Zibbel at (419)261-9060 or email her phylzib@yahoo.com for further information.
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Click here for a list of our current ABC classes.
GPS Seminar
We offer our GPS seminar to the public and our members alike. You are welcome to take this class, even if you do not own a boat! Outdoor enthusiasts new to GPS or interested in enhancing their existing skills, consistently find our GPS seminar informative and friendly.
You are welcome to take the seminar if you do not own a GPS unit, although you will find the seminar more rewarding if you bring your own. We may be able to help you understand that particular model. Some of the instructors may bring their personal handheld GPS for demonstration and practice.
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Click here for more information on the GPS Seminar.
GPS Seminar
We offer our GPS seminar to the public and our members alike. You are welcome to take this class, even if you do not own a boat! Outdoor enthusiasts new to GPS or interested in enhancing their existing skills, consistently find our GPS seminar informative and friendly.
You are welcome to take the seminar if you do not own a GPS unit, although you will find the seminar more rewarding if you bring your own. We may be able to help you understand that particular model. Some of the instructors may bring their personal handheld GPS for demonstration and practice.
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Click here for more information on the GPS Seminar.