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Operations Training
Date: TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 0900-1500 hours
Place: Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Harrington Bldg.
Cost: $10.00
Registration and First Class
Time: 0900-1500 hours
Place: Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Harrington Bldg.
Cost: $10.00
The Operations Training Program of USPS is the best general overview of
all aspects of USPS - Squadron, District and National. It is the road map that
explains how all the parts work together to produce success in our mission
to educate the boating public and advance the membership educational
and fraternal aspects of Squadron life. After completion of OT you will gain
an in-depth knowledge of the organization to which you belong.
And, best of all, there is no examination. OT is open to all members of the
Squadron, both new and old. It is particularly helpful for new members.
all aspects of USPS - Squadron, District and National. It is the road map that
explains how all the parts work together to produce success in our mission
to educate the boating public and advance the membership educational
and fraternal aspects of Squadron life. After completion of OT you will gain
an in-depth knowledge of the organization to which you belong.
And, best of all, there is no examination. OT is open to all members of the
Squadron, both new and old. It is particularly helpful for new members.
Advanced Piloting for today’s recreational boaters
Date: TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $TBD
ADVANCED PILOTING (AP) continues to build coastal and inland navigation skill,
allowing the student to take on more challenging conditions – unfamiliar waters, limited
visibility, and extended cruises. GPS is embraced as a primary navigation tool while
adding radar, chartplotters, and other electronic navigation tools. As with Piloting, the
course includes many in-class exercises, advancing the student’s skill through hands-
on practice and learning. Topics covered include:
• Review of skills learned in Piloting
• Advanced positioning technique such as advancing a line of position
• Other electronics: radar, depth sounders, autopilots, chartplotters, laptop
computer software, etc.
• Hazard avoidance techniques using electronics (e.g., “keep out” zones in GPS)
• Collision avoidance using radar and GPS
• Working with tides: clearances, depth, effects of current
• Piloting with wind and currents
• The “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking that one is on course.
allowing the student to take on more challenging conditions – unfamiliar waters, limited
visibility, and extended cruises. GPS is embraced as a primary navigation tool while
adding radar, chartplotters, and other electronic navigation tools. As with Piloting, the
course includes many in-class exercises, advancing the student’s skill through hands-
on practice and learning. Topics covered include:
• Review of skills learned in Piloting
• Advanced positioning technique such as advancing a line of position
• Other electronics: radar, depth sounders, autopilots, chartplotters, laptop
computer software, etc.
• Hazard avoidance techniques using electronics (e.g., “keep out” zones in GPS)
• Collision avoidance using radar and GPS
• Working with tides: clearances, depth, effects of current
• Piloting with wind and currents
• The “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking that one is on course.
Page updated 8 January 2008
Instructor Development
Date: TBD 2008
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Brewster Police Station
Cost: $0.00
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Brewster Police Station
Cost: $0.00
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT (ID) has been designed to demonstrate interactive
teaching methods focused on adult learning. The course includes practice
assignments in preparation and delivery of presentations in the classroom,
including the use of visual and other teaching aids. Each presentation is given on
a topic from one of the public boating classes with the intent that upon
completion of the course every student will be qualified to teach or proctor at a
squadron boating class. Successful completion results in Instructor Certification
which is required to instruct courses provided to the public.
teaching methods focused on adult learning. The course includes practice
assignments in preparation and delivery of presentations in the classroom,
including the use of visual and other teaching aids. Each presentation is given on
a topic from one of the public boating classes with the intent that upon
completion of the course every student will be qualified to teach or proctor at a
squadron boating class. Successful completion results in Instructor Certification
which is required to instruct courses provided to the public.
Engine Maintenance
Date: TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $40.00
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $40.00
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (EM) covers the general construction, operating
principles, maintenance and repair of marine gasoline and diesel engines,
cooling, electrical, fuel, and lubricating systems and associated propulsion
components such as clutches, shafting and propellers. Since one of the major
objectives of the course is to help the student become more self-reliant afloat,
trouble diagnosis and temporary remedies are emphasized along with safety
measures. The course is not intended to produce trained mechanics but rather
more intelligent and more resourceful boat engine operators.
principles, maintenance and repair of marine gasoline and diesel engines,
cooling, electrical, fuel, and lubricating systems and associated propulsion
components such as clutches, shafting and propellers. Since one of the major
objectives of the course is to help the student become more self-reliant afloat,
trouble diagnosis and temporary remedies are emphasized along with safety
measures. The course is not intended to produce trained mechanics but rather
more intelligent and more resourceful boat engine operators.
Vessel Examiner
Date: TBD
Time: 0900-1500
Place: Rhode Island Yacht Club, Cranston, RI
Cost: TBD
Time: 0900-1500
Place: Rhode Island Yacht Club, Cranston, RI
Cost: TBD
VESSEL EXAMINER (VE) classroom training and supervised Vessel Safety Checks
fulfill the requirements for certification. By providing free VSCs, Vessel Examiners
identify and discuss required safety equipment and safe practices on the water
with boat operators that can reduce accidents and injuries.
The VSC program represents a unique alliance between the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®. Less than 1% of the 13 million
registered recreational boats receives a VSC each year. More VEs are needed to
meet the demand. If you would like to share your boating safety knowledge for a
great cause, then this is the program for you!
fulfill the requirements for certification. By providing free VSCs, Vessel Examiners
identify and discuss required safety equipment and safe practices on the water
with boat operators that can reduce accidents and injuries.
The VSC program represents a unique alliance between the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®. Less than 1% of the 13 million
registered recreational boats receives a VSC each year. More VEs are needed to
meet the demand. If you would like to share your boating safety knowledge for a
great cause, then this is the program for you!
Squadron Members please provide notice of your intent to attend a class by contacting the
instructor listed in the Porthole or contacting the SEO prior to the start date of the first class.
instructor listed in the Porthole or contacting the SEO prior to the start date of the first class.
| The following are USPS member courses |
Piloting for today’s recreational boaters
Date: TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $TBD
Registration and First Class
Time: 1900-2100 hours
Place: Centerville Fire Station, Route 28
Cost: $TBD
PILOTING (P) is the first of the navigational classes focusing on reading and using
charts and how to navigate with GPS to build practical skills for piloting a boat in
coastal and inland conditions. The course emphasizes plotting and checking your
progress along with the use of GPS for determining position, and introduces digital
charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning navigation skills.
Plotting, labeling, use of the compass, aids to navigation and a host of related topics
are included..
charts and how to navigate with GPS to build practical skills for piloting a boat in
coastal and inland conditions. The course emphasizes plotting and checking your
progress along with the use of GPS for determining position, and introduces digital
charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning navigation skills.
Plotting, labeling, use of the compass, aids to navigation and a host of related topics
are included..
Marine Electronics will start Monday, 28 January at the Barnstable Middle School
library instructed by D/Lt/C Paul Brown, SN. If you are interested in attending,
contact Paul or Evan Croft as soon as possible.
The Marine Electronics course consists of three modules: ME 101, Boat Electrical
Systems; ME 102, Marine Radio Communications; and ME 103, Marine Electronics for
Navigation. There are no prerequisites for any of these modules; however, it is
suggested that a member take ME 101 before taking ME 102. All three modules must
be successfully completed to receive credit for Marine Electronics.
ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, provides information about properties
of electricity, electrical power requirements and wiring practices, direct current
power, alternating current power, galvanic and stray-current corrosion, lightning
protection, and electrical interference.
ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, delves into radio waves and
transmitters, receivers and transceivers, antennas and transmission lines, FCC
Rules and Regulations, FCC Frequency Plan, marine radiotelephone operating
procedures, and other communication services (Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications, amateur radio, and more).
ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation, presents information on
depth sounders, RADAR, LORAN-C, GPS Navigation, and two new chapters:
Electronic Charting, and Computer-Assisted Navigation (CAN). Members may take
this module independent of any other ME module.
library instructed by D/Lt/C Paul Brown, SN. If you are interested in attending,
contact Paul or Evan Croft as soon as possible.
The Marine Electronics course consists of three modules: ME 101, Boat Electrical
Systems; ME 102, Marine Radio Communications; and ME 103, Marine Electronics for
Navigation. There are no prerequisites for any of these modules; however, it is
suggested that a member take ME 101 before taking ME 102. All three modules must
be successfully completed to receive credit for Marine Electronics.
ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, provides information about properties
of electricity, electrical power requirements and wiring practices, direct current
power, alternating current power, galvanic and stray-current corrosion, lightning
protection, and electrical interference.
ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, delves into radio waves and
transmitters, receivers and transceivers, antennas and transmission lines, FCC
Rules and Regulations, FCC Frequency Plan, marine radiotelephone operating
procedures, and other communication services (Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications, amateur radio, and more).
ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation, presents information on
depth sounders, RADAR, LORAN-C, GPS Navigation, and two new chapters:
Electronic Charting, and Computer-Assisted Navigation (CAN). Members may take
this module independent of any other ME module.
Marine Electronics
Date: Monday, 28 January 2008
Time: 1900-2100
Place: Barnstable Middle School library, Route 28
Cost: $40.00
Time: 1900-2100
Place: Barnstable Middle School library, Route 28
Cost: $40.00
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