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.
Our curriculum includes:_
- America's Boating Course (an excellent introduction to boating and safety on the water)
- Boat Handling (formerly Seamanship)
- Marine Navigation (an extensive set of courses including Marine Navigation, Advanced Marine Navigation, Offshore Navigation, and Celestial Navigation)
- Sail
- Weather
- Cruising and Cruise Planning
We also offer a range of America's Boating Club Seminars in addition to our classroom curriculum.
Mid Illini Sail & Power Squadron
2026 Education Program
US Power Squadron/America's Boating Club
Boat Handling Class (1/26/2026 - 3/30/2026)
The Boat Handling course is intended for newer recreational boaters who want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations. The sections of the course are:
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
The course starts on Monday 1/26/2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registration is 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm on 1/26/2026. The course is 10 weeks long. The course registration day (1/26/2026) and course examination day (probably Mon 3/30/2026, but may be negotiated based on group needs) need to be attended in person (at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1822 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701). The other days of the class may be attended in person at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or can be attended virtually via Webex. Cost for members of US Power Squadron/America's Boating club is $55. Cost for non-members is $168 (includes a single membership). The manual will be in PDF form, so you must have a computer to access it.
If you would like to enroll or have additional questions please use the form below:
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
The course starts on Monday 1/26/2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registration is 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm on 1/26/2026. The course is 10 weeks long. The course registration day (1/26/2026) and course examination day (probably Mon 3/30/2026, but may be negotiated based on group needs) need to be attended in person (at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1822 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701). The other days of the class may be attended in person at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or can be attended virtually via Webex. Cost for members of US Power Squadron/America's Boating club is $55. Cost for non-members is $168 (includes a single membership). The manual will be in PDF form, so you must have a computer to access it.
If you would like to enroll or have additional questions please use the form below:
