In addition to the Advanced Core Classes and Electives, more than 20 self-study and video courses are available
on a variety of subjects such as GPS, Radar, Oceanography, Boat Insurance
and Navigational Astronomy.
ADVANCED CORE CLASSES for Members:
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Seamanship Grade: S
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Piloting Grade: P
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Advanced Piloting Grade: AP
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Junior Navigator Grade: JN
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Navigator Grade: N
ELECTIVE CLASSES for Members:
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Cruise Planning
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Engine Maintenance
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Instructor Qualification
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Marine Electronics
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Sail
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Weather
USPS Supplemental Programs:
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USPS Boating Course Video
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USPS Boating Course Kit
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Boat Pro Computer Program
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Amateur Radio
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Boat Insurance
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Calculators for Navigation
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Compass Adjusting
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Elements of Boat Design & Construction
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Global Positioning System
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Hand Tools
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Intro to Navigational Astronomy
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Introduction to Sailing
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Loran-C
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Marlinespike
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Skipper Saver
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Oceanography
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Predicted LOG Contest
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Preparation for Coast Guard Licensing
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Principles of Waterskiing Safety
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Radar
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Sight Reduction Methods
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Joining:
Becoming a member of USPS requires passing a boating safety course
taught by a local squadron and being sponsored by a squadron member.
As additional public service, the USPS helps the National
Ocean Service keep nautical charts accurate and save taxpayers millions
of dollars each year by reporting chart corrections. The USPS also
helps locate Geodetic survey
marks and reports their condition together with any change in the directions
needed to locate them.
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