Public Education available through us in the St Helens vacinity. The Squadron Boating Course (SBC) This course on basic boating skills satisfies the Oregon and Washington mandatory boater education requirement and assists students to apply for their State Boater Education Certificate.

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. Qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced USPS instructors provide instruction as a civic service. There is no charge for instruction; the only costs are those for classroom materials and the course book, which you keep. Course cost is $30 for each set of student materials. If books are shared, additional students will be charged $5.00, for course materials.

Sign-up now for SBC !!!! Select a time that works for you and call to reserve your seat. Classes fill quickly. To sign up call John Gillespie-Instructor, at: 503-269-7471, slipaway@colcenter.org

St. Helens SBC Class Schedule for “2008”

The register by date is so that we make sure we have enough books to go around

Village Inn
Motel - Restaurant - Lounge
535 S. Columbia River Hwy.
St Helens, OR 97051
503 397-1490

Member classes - 2008 Dates:

Remember, once you have passed this basic boating safety class, you are qualified to join the St. Helens Power Squadron and take advanced grade courses (Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation, Navigation, etc.), elective courses (Weather, Marine Electronics, Cruise Planning, Sail I & II, Engine Mechanics, etc.), and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded boaters at socials, cruises, and informational meetings.

To sign up, call Doug Hamilton at (503) 556-8104 or e-mail Doug Hamilton