Member and Class Information Page

The United States Power Squadrons® have been offering boating courses to the public for over 80 years, and have instructed more than 3 million boaters.

Both of our public courses are designed to be useful to all boaters, from the hunter or fisherman in an outboard boat to those piloting larger boats. These courses cover boat handling and seamanship, required equipment, rules of the road, engine troubleshooting, basic first aid, lines & knots, and boat trailering.

Additional information regarding the United States Power Squadrons® can be found at the following sites:

The Ensign is the official magazine of the United States Power Squadrons®

Boat Insurance is available to members of the United States Power Squadrons®

Port Captains are available to provide advice and assistance to members of the United States Power Squadrons® in visiting ports.

Member Benefit Summary lists the many compeling reasons why membership in the United States Power Squadrons® makes sense for you.

The following classes are open to the public and provide solid background in safe boating techniques for the benefit of all boaters.

Boating Class

This eight week course is open to the public. A nominal fee covers coursework and materials. The following are the locations and dates for upcoming boating classes:

Location: College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030

Starting: January 29, 2008, 7:00 PM

Contact: John Josko, 847-247-9938

Location: Libertyville High School District 128, 708 W. Park Av.Libertyville, IL 60048

Starting: April 1, 2008 7:00 PM

Starting: September 23, 2008 7:00 PM

Contact: John Josko, 847-247-9938

Location: Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club

Starting: May 10, 2008 7:00 PM

Contact: John Josko, 847-247-9938

Presented as a public service by the Waukegan Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, the course teaches the basics of safe boating. This nine-session course will include boat terminology, required equipment, regulations, marine communications, boat handling, aids to navigation, rules of the road, emergency conditions and trailering. Also covered will be charts, the magnetic compass, plotting, and basic piloting techniques for use on open water such as Lake Michigan.

After completing one of the basic courses, you may wish to continue your boating education. There are two groups of courses available to members that add to the basic skills that are taught in the the Squadron Boating Course and the Boat Smart Course. The Advanced Grade courses are designed to cover boat handling in adverse conditions, differences in boat designs, charting, piloting, and navigation. We also offer a series of Elective Courses in marine electronics, cruise planning, engine maintenance, sailing, instructor training, and weather.

Interested in becoming a member to take advantage of all the benefits we have to offer? Contact Andy LeBoeuf at 847-370-9207 or srfix@aol.com

The following advanced level classes are planned for the upcoming winter season:

Winter 2008

Piloting

Location: Waukegan Port Authority Building

Start Date: January 7, 2008

Sail

Location: Waukegan Port Authority Building

Start Date: February 13, 2008

Marine Electronics

Location: Waukegan Port Authority Building

Start Date: March 11, 2008

Seamanship

Location: TBD

Start Date: September 22, 2008

Advanced Piloting

Location: TBD

Start Date: September 24, 2008

Engine Maintenance

Location: TBD

Start Date: Fall, 2008

Seminars

3/13/08 VHF/DSC Radio Seminar at Waukegan Yacht Club

4/12/08 Sail Trim and Rig Tuning at Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club

4/19/08 VHF/DSC Radio Seminar at Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club

If you are interested in taking any of these courses, please contact John Josko at 847-247-9938.