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			America's Boating Club North Strand District 26
			Little River, SC | N. Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach, SC
This 287 page America’s Boating Course Student Manual is yours to keep and reference for a lifetime. Keep it handy on your boat for quick reference.			The following courses are available through America's Boating Club North Strand. Click on the course of interest for full details of the course. America's Boating Course the first, basic safe boating course where all boaters, new and experienced, should start. It gives you the basics you need to get out on the water safely, and it meets all South Carolina and North Carolina state boating education requirements. Why our safe boating course over the many online courses? We realize there are many free online boating courses available that qualify you for the required State-issued boat operator’s license. So why should you take our course at cost? There are several reasons of which the following are a few: - The online courses cover the bare minimum topics to get you through the exam. But do you really want to just know the bare minimum, when your vessel and the lives of your crew and guests are at stake? There is so much more that you need to know to be a safe and responsible skipper on the water. Are you the type of person that is happy in knowing “just enough” to get by, or do you want to be truly knowledgeable in all aspects of boating? - Our courses are taught by knowledgeable, experienced, NASBLA-certified (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) live instructors in a classroom setting. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and delve deeper into the topics covered for a better understanding of the topics covered. - You will receive a 287 page student manual, yours to keep, to reference whenever needed well into the future. Keep this manual on your vessel for ready reference whenever the need arises. This manual covers topics that even we cannot cover in the time allotted. - Interaction with other students. Shared boating experiences. Shared stories. Future lifelong boating friends. - Supplemental boating materials handed out in class – Federal Laws, SC Boating Laws, VHF radio procedures, Rules of the Road reference manual and the USPS University catalog. Convinced? Are you ready to really learn about safe boating, or do you just want to know the minimum to “get by”? Come join us by signing up for the next presentation of America’s Boating Course. The next class is posted in the left column of our Club Info page under Squadron Events. See you in class! Want more boating education beyond the basics? After completing America’s Boating Course - the basic safe boating course - your appetite for more boating knowledge will surely have been wetted. In that case, have we got great news for you! America’s Boating Club North Strand has at its disposal a complete catalog of boating courses for every aspect of boating. Many are taught by highly trained and experienced instructors in their field of expertise in a classroom setting. The manuals are professionally produced and provided by our national organization. And in these classes, taught over a few weeks, a couple hours per night, you will solidify those boating friendships with your fellow students. So, what do these classes cover? Read on: Advanced Grades these courses should be taken in this order as each builds on the knowledge gained by taking the previous course. Boat Handling - builds your competence and confidence on the water with an in-depth look at the practical boating skills. Marine Navigation - builds your competence and confidence on the water with an in-depth look at the practical boating skills. Advanced Marine Navigation - builds upon the topics learned in Marine Navigation with the addition of accounting for tides, current and wind. Offshore Navigation - a must for oceangoing captains, teach you about planning and monitoring your voyage using modern marine electronics and how celestial observations can help you estimate your vessel s position with confidence. Celestial Navigation - builds further on the topics learned in Offshore Navigation, as well as advanced use of the marine sextant. Also, additional advanced topics in Navigation. Electives these courses may be taken in any order as there are no prerequisites. Cruise Planning - prepares you for a multi-day voyage. Engine Maintenance - gives you information on how engines work and basic maintenance procedures, as well as how to recognize problems. Marine Electrical Systems - provides information on Alternating and Direct current, as well as boat electrical systems. Marine Communication Systems - explains the different types of radios and communication options. Sail - lets you learn about basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety from experienced sailors. Then tackle the physical aspects of all forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsman ship, and handling of difficult conditions. Weather - is a detailed study of the causes of weather, various types of storms, clouds, and predicting weather. Radar For Boaters - gives you basic information on radar. In addition, there are many seminars and webinars available on specific boating related topics. America's Boating Club®, For Boaters, By Boaters®
Copyright 2025 United States Power Squadrons | Contact Us | Disclaimer Statement | Trademark Statement | Privacy Statement America's Boating Club is a registered trademark of United States Power Squadrons, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety and education. Our members are boaters and boating families who boat together, learn together, and contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. America's Boating Club has nearly 20,000 members organized into more than 300 squadrons across the country.