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Boat Smart is a course for all boaters (the personal watercraft operator; the hunter or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat; the skipper of a family cruiser; the sailing enthusiast). As boating is often a family activity, the course is of value to all members of a boating family. USPS encourages families to attend as groups.

While the content of this student manual serves as the basis for this course, it will also serve as a reference book in basic boating long after the course work is completed. The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the State of Indiana. xCompletion of the Boat Smart course generally qualifies the boater for a discount on insurance. X

Boat Smart® Course
Class coming soon...

Welcome Aboard !
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Three Locations:	Dates: X(3 Meetings)	xxTime:
. Coming soon! Schedule to be posted.... For information, contact....... Hoosier Sail & Power Squadron, Inc. 143 Chadwick Court Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: (317) 843-1084 Email: George Herrington - george@handy.pair.com

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xXxCost:xxxxxNo fee for the course!
xXxCost:xxxxxText available for $23

xXxTopics:xxxBoat types
xXxTopicsxxxxBoat handling
xXxTopicsxxxxRules of the road/navigating
xXxTopicsxxxxDealing with emergencies
xXxTopicsxxxxTrailoring
xXxTopicsxxxxState and local laws
xXxTopicsxxxxPlus much more.....

XXTo Enroll:

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED

Please call 843-1084 for more information xFamily groups are encouraged.

Directions: ..........

Lawrence Library MAP

Wayne Twp Library MAP

Southport United Methodist MAP

 

The Squadron Boating Course is a traditional civic service of the United States Power Squadrons organization.  Since 1914 local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished to attend - to date more than 3 million people.  Learning boating safely is important, and the increased knowledge will enhance your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport.

There are now two courses, The Squadron Boating Course and Boat Smart, both designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat.  All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations.  The courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome.  We encourage your family to attend as a group.

The Squadron Boating Course contains sixteen sections.  (Boat Smart contains three sections.)  There are homework questions at the end of each section to assist retention of the information presented.

The Squadron Boating Course covers additional topics such as an introduction to reading charts and plotting courses that are not in Boat Smart.

The Squadron Boating Course®
Class coming soon...

(OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC)

Location:	Dates:	Time:
. Coming soon! Schedule to be posted.... For information, contact....... Hoosier Sail & Power Squadron, Inc. 143 Chadwick Court Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: (317) 843-1084 Email: George Herrington - george@handy.pair.com

xXxCost:xxxxxNominal fee for materials only

xXxTopics:xxxBoat types
xXxTopicsxxxxBoat handling
xXxTopicsxxxxRules of the road/navigating
xXxTopicsxxxxDealing with emergencies
xXxTopicsxxxxTrailoring
xXxTopicsxxxxState and local laws
xXxTopicsxxxxIntro to chart reading
xXxTopicsxxxxIntro to course plotting
xXxTopicsxxxxPlus much more.....

XXTo Enroll:

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED

Please call 843-1084 for more information xFamily groups are encouraged.

QUESTIONS? (317) 299-7420 or 843-1084

Directions: ..........

Ind. School for the Blind - MAP
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xSEAMANSHIP

Building on the basics taught in the USPS Boating courses, Seamanship is the recommended first course for new members, both power boaters and sailors. The student learns practical marlinespike, navigation rules, hull design and performance, responsibilities of the skipper, boat care, operating a boat under normal and abnormal conditions, what to do in various emergencies and weather conditions, nautical customs and common courtesy on the water. This course provides an introduction to the USPS educational program and a strong foundation for the other Advanced Grades courses and the Elective Courses Cruise Planning and Basic Sail.

USPS Seamanship Course
Begins April 24th !

Location:	Dates:	xxTime:
. Coming soon! Schedule to be posted.... For information, contact....... Hoosier Sail & Power Squadron, Inc. 143 Chadwick Court Carmel, IN 46033

xXxInstructor:xxFred Plantz

xXxCost:xxxxxNo fee for the course!
xXxCost:xxxxxTexts available for $30 for set

xXxQuestions?xCall Fred Plantz - (317) 787-2792.........

Class Location - MAP

xOPERATIONS
xTRAINING 2005

The USPS Operations Training course offers a unique opportunity for all squadron members to acquire knowledge of the workings of and to appreciate the United States Power Squadrons®, its members, and its objectives. OT05 is a must for bridge officers and is open to any member.

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USPS Operations Training
To be scheduled soon!

Location:	Dates:	xxTime:
TBA	TBA	TBA

xXxInstructor:xxP/C Ralph J. Walsh, SN

xXxSignup Deadline:xxTBA

xXxCost:xxxxxNo fee for the course!

The OT05 course will involve two classroom sessions. Participants will be asked to indicate a preference for classroom times and dates. Course materials will be distributed at the HPS ExCom/Members Meeting on 3 October or be mailed to students.

To register..call 317-888-6730, email rjmjwalsh@earthlink.net, or mail to 1616 Briarstone Way, Indianapolis, IN 46227. We need to know your full name, address, and email address if you have one. The Chairman will get back to you with more detailed information. See you in class!

xXxQuestions?xCall Ralph Walsh - (317) 888-6730

Chart Smart® Course

(OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC)

To be scheduled soon!

Location:	Dates:	Time:
TBA	TBA	TBA

xxCost:xxxxxxxNominal fee for materials only

xxTo Enroll:xxxCall 275-8522 for details/availability

xxTo Enroll:xxxThis course will be scheduled soon!

THE SQUADRON BOATING COURSE, BOAT SMART, AND CHART SMART CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL BOATING PUBLIC

EVERYONE WELCOME ABOARD!

The USPS Boat course teaches the fundamentals of safe boating, rules and regulations, training and basic navigation. It is appropriate for both beginners and those with boating experience. Most insurance companies offer premium discounts for boaters who complete the course. Meets Indiana state boating education operator requirements.

For additional course information call (317) 843-1084

or use the email link below:

Advanced Grade Courses for Squadron Members 

Advanced Piloting (AP)

Advanced Piloting builds on the knowledge gained in Piloting to teach how to navigate safely in coastal waters -- predict tides and tidal currents and their impact on boat position, advanced positioning techniques, and the use of electronic navigation systems for positioning and course planning.

Call.............................
Ron Gacsko	(317) 257-8522
George Herrington	(317) 843-1084
Bob Lampi	(317) 881-8023

Junior Navigation (JN)

Junior Navigation begins the study of offshore (open-ocean) navigation -- integrated electronic positioning systems, sight taking with a mariner's sextant on the sun, moon, planets, and stars, how to reduce sights using the nautical almanac to determine position, and passage planning with special open-ocean charts.

Where: (MAP)

North United Methodist Church
38th & Meridian
Indianapolis

When: .TBA

Instructor: Neville Edenborough, JN

Navigation (N)

Navigation further develops the understanding of celestial navigation theory and the skills in sight taking and reduction -- additional sight reduction techniques and the orderly methods of carrying on the day's work of a navigator at sea. Of particular interest and importance is the study of offshore navigation using minimal data and/or equipment, such as when on a disabled vessel or lifeboat.

Where: (MAP)

North United Methodist Church
38th & Meridien
Indianapolis

When: .TBA

Instructor: P/D/Lt/C Louis F. Chenette, FC

Contact: P/D/Lt/C Louis F. Chenette, FC