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
2025 Education Program
US Power Squadron/America's Boating Club
Sail Class
The course starts on Monday 1/6/2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registration is 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm on 1/6/2025. The course is 9 weeks long (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3).
The course registration day (1/6/2025) and course examination day (probably Mon 3/3/2025, 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, 1822 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701 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 $142 (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).
Sail Class Description
Learn about basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety from experienced USPS sailors. Then tackle the physical aspects of sailing forces, techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions. This course will benefit non-sailors as well as novice and experienced sailors.
What's included?
If you would like to enroll or have additional questions please use the form below:
The course registration day (1/6/2025) and course examination day (probably Mon 3/3/2025, 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, 1822 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701 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 $142 (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).
Sail Class Description
Learn about basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety from experienced USPS sailors. Then tackle the physical aspects of sailing forces, techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions. This course will benefit non-sailors as well as novice and experienced sailors.
What's included?
- Types of sailboat rigs and hull shapes, including sail configurations and standing rigging
- Wind and water forces affecting sailboat stability and balance
- Sail shape and tuning the standing rig
- Steering and helmsmanship
- Sailing upwind, downwind and spinnaker handling
If you would like to enroll or have additional questions please use the form below:
