Public Boating Courses 2008  Please call to register! Squadron Boating Course ~ 8 weeks Where: Harper College ~ 1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine  When: March 18 from 7:30-9:30 pm To register: Please call 847-925-6707 or online @ Harper College   Boat Smart Course ~ 5 weeks Where: Elgin Centre, 101 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL When: April 2 To register: Please call 847-531-7000,  Registration begins March 01

Public Boating Courses

If you are new to boating or experienced and looking to broaden your knowledge, this is where you want to be:

If you have any questions regarding these classes, please contact: Rick Nelson,  847-742-8367 or rnelson1145@sbcglobal.net. 

SQUADRON BOATING COURSE^®

The Boating Course, presented by the Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron, is an introduction to the fundamental tools required for the SAFE OPERATION of sail and power watercraft.  Instructors are all experienced boaters.  Subjects covered include types of boats, boat handling under normal and adverse conditions, navigation rules, aids to navigation, knots and lines, nautical charts, basic piloting techniques, docking, proper operation of marine radio, boat trailering, operation of safety equipment, safe operation of personal watercraft and relevant State and Federal regulations. This course meets the standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and includes a proctored exam as required by many states and insurance companies for both youth certification (for operation of motor driven watercraft without adult supervision) and discounted insurance rates.  A $50 fee for course materials (which may be shared by families) is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

BOAT SMART^® COURSE

Boat Smart is a 5-week course presented by the Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron is appropriate for individuals and families who operate, or plan to operate, sail or power watercraft on the area’s lakes and waterways.  Experienced Instructors will provide a basic introduction to SAFE BOATING which will familiarize the student with the fundamentals of boat types, boat handling, navigation rules, navigation aids, personal safety on the water, proper operation of safety equipment, and relevant laws and regulations in Illinois.  This course meets the standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and includes a proctored exam as required by many states and insurance companies for youth certification (ages 12-17) and discounted insurance rates.   A course materials fee of $25 will be collected at the beginning of the first class.  Family members may share a single course materials packet if they wish.