Stamford Sail and Power Squadron

Stamford, Connecticut

The State of Connecticut now requires all operators of registered boats to successfully complete a safe boating course and acquire a safe boating certificate. The State recognizes successful completion of the Stamford Power Squadron’s Basic Boating Course as fulfilling the requirements to apply for the State of Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate. The Squadron presents all course graduates with a Power Squadron certificate as proof of successful course completion.

The Stamford Power Squadron’s Basic Boating Course will be held in a series of eight 2-hour meetings. The instructors are knowledgeable and experienced members of the squadron. For times, locations and registration information, click here

Boat ownership is not required to take this course. Graduates may be eligible for a discount on their marine insurance. Classroom lectures and reading assignments cover the techniques of safe handling of sail and power craft, anchoring, tying basic knots, chart reading, plotting courses, use of a mariners compass, marine radiotelephone procedures and safety afloat. Aids to navigation such as buoys and range markers are also explained in illustrated lectures. There is a fee for course materials including a textbook, charts and plotting instruments.

The Stamford Power Squadron is a unit of America’s largest private boating organization, the United States Power Squadrons. More than three million people have taken the course since it was introduced.

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