Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation plus basic piloting in this comprehensive classroom course. This newly revised course will give you the basics of line throwing, knot tying, boat handling, anchoring, navigation rules and aids, emergencies on the water and more.
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Our organization's primary goal is to promote safe boating by offering courses in all aspects of boating: seamanship, navigation, cruise plannig, use of electronics, marine weather forecasting, engine maintenance, sailing, and more.
Members can take advantage of events with interesting speakers, draw on the knowledge of experienced boats, and build friendships with people with the same love of the water.
Nov 02 - Course on Marine electrical Systems
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Dec 13 - D4 2026 Holiday Party
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Nov 14 - 2026 Fall Conference
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Oct 19 - Boating Safety Course for NYS Certificate
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Friends,
At the Governing Board in Raleigh, North Carolina, District 4 met with Districts 1, 2, and 3 and decided to hold joint meetings to see how we might help each other. As a result of those discussions, we have formed a collaborative group whose goals are to share resources, coordinate efforts, and take advantage of the strength that comes from working together.
One of our first initiatives is to develop a shared group of instructors willing to teach courses virtually via Zoom. We know we often have qualified, willing instructors, but not always enough students within a single District to justify holding a class. By working together, we hope to bring students and instructors from across the region together and offer more educational opportunities.
We would like to compile a list of instructors interested in teaching virtually to students in both their own District and in neighbouring Districts. These would be virtual sessions and would not require instructors to travel.
If you are interested in exploring this further please reach out to me at javelez112433@gmail.com. Let me know what course or courses you would be interested in.
Please understand that expressing interest is not a commitment to teaching. It simply means that we may reach out if we have enough students interested in a particular course.
We appreciate your support as we work to strengthen our educational programs through this new collaboration.
Best Regards,
D/C Joseph A. Velez, AP
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