Online courses

Boat Handling is a full course offered by the United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club. It is the replacement for the recently retired Seaman...

Marine Navigation teaches you how to chart and follow a course on the water. It is a full course offered by the United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club.

Weather, an in-depth online course updated for 2021, introduces students to the science of meteorology and focuses on the causes, analysis, and forecasting of weather events.

Get ready for road trips on the water. Take Cruising under Power and Sail to gain the skills and confidence you need to head out the waterways for the weekend—or weeks at a time.

Know how to use your VHF marine radio. You’ll need it in an emergency and for important ship-to-ship communications.

Know where you are and where you are going using GPS. Learn how to use GPS, select and use GPS devices, and apply GPS to your navigational needs.

Learn how to avoid collisions with other ships in crowded waters with AIS. Discover AIS advantages over using radar alone.

This seminar provides an overview of how to use electronic and paper charts to plan a safe route with waypoints, how to navigate along the route, and how to check underway that you’re on course.