A unit of the United States Power Squadrons ® District 30
Member Boating Courses
BVSPS teaches a series of USPS courses that cover advanced boating topics. These classes are instructor based typically 6-8 weeks in duration and are open to non-members as well as members.
For scheduling questions on any of these courses contact the BVSPS Education Officer. See the officers page for contact information.
| Course Name/Link | Dates Offered | Instructor(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamanship* | Mar 20-May 1 2010. Every other Saturday | Various Members | Mountain View United Methodist Church, Boulder |
| Seamanship Online | Self Paced Online | www.usps.org | Home Study |
| Piloting* | Open | ||
| Advanced Piloting* | Open | ||
| Junior Navigation* | Open | ||
| Navigation* | Open | ||
| Engine Maintenance | Open | ||
| Marine Electronics | Open | ||
| Cruise Planning | Open | ||
| Weather | Open | ||
| Sail | Open | ||
| Instructor Development | Open |
Note from the BVSPS Educational Officer:
Just because an offering does not have dates etc. does not mean it is not a possibility. Your interest is a primary driver in what courses are offered. Communicate your interests to Dave Hughes, Squadron Education Officer (SEO). Often friends will put together interest groups which can be the impetus for a class. All classes can be done independent study. If you are interested in a topic and have the skills to teach it due to life experience and/or formal education, let the SEO know. We always need instructors so that some of our veterans can have a break occasionally. As the need to teach more students increases, so does our need for instructors. It is very rewarding work.