The Mid Illini Sail & Power Squadron offers boaters an extensive offering of America's Boating Club (United States Power Squadron) courses and seminars led by an excellent group of experienced boaters and sailors.
Mid Illini Sail & Power Squadron 2024 Education Program
US Power Squadron/America's Boating Club Boat Handling
The course starts on Thursday 1/11/2024 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Registration is 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm on 1/11/2024. The course is 8 weeks long (1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7). The course is on Thursdays from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1822 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701. The first day and last day of the course (1/11/2024 and 3/7/2024) is in person. The other sessions are either in person or virtual (your choice).
Cost for members of US Power Squadron/America's Boating club is $55. Cost for non-members is $141 (includes a single membership). Student class materials are in the form of an electronic PDF (which will require the student to have a computer or tablet to read the materials).
Learn how to handle your boat in a variety of situations and become the skipper you want to be. Gain confidence in docking, underway, anchoring, and other seamanship skills.
Boat Handling covers these topics:
Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Under Way Anchoring with Assurance: Don't Get Carried Away Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know. If you would like to enroll or have additional questions please use the form below: