Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes

Recreational boaters use line and knots to: secure their boat to docks, piers, and other boats; handle rescue and repair situations; manage running rigging; anchor securely; and tow other vessels or people.  

Learn how ocean waves are generated, how to access wave data and forecasts, and navigation software that includes the effect on waves on your route. You will le...

Weather forecasting is critical for boaters heading offshore. This seminar covers how to use the 500 millibar upper-air chart to forecast your weather including when and where large storms will develop and how they will move.

Confidence in Docking and Undocking is offered as a seminar and as part of the Boat Handling course.
Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can per...

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.