Education

Boating Education

North Olympic Sail and Power Squadron offer a number of educational courses and clinics.

These courses offer a natural progression, from beginner to advanced. Also offered, are focused two-hour Seminars and Clinics for new and experienced boaters. The purpose is to promote safety, enjoyment and confidence on our North Pacific waters by advancing your know-how of seamanship & boat handling, piloting & navigation, boat systems maintenance, weather, sailing, cruise planning, and other related topics.

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Education

For questions, further information or to register for a course

We will respond to your request

Paul Areida

Squadron Education Officer

TBD

Assistant Education Officer

Carmel & Dwight Campbell, Susy Webb, Don Stem receive Cruise & Cruise Planning

The Campbells, Suzy Webb, Bob Stem receive Cruise & Cruise Planning Certificates

Education

ABC Course

ABC Course is designed for the beginning boater, personal watercraft operator, hunter or fisher operating an outboard boat, skipper of a power cruiser, sail boater and those to receive the Washington State Boater Education Card. Safety, weather, waves, nautical rules, regulations, courtesies of the sea & more are covered. Open to everyone.

Education

Advanced & Elective Courses

Advanced Courses & Electives are generally held once a week and vary according to the course over a 4 - 12 week period with one additional week period including Exam. Exams are optional but encouraged. Most classes are typically 2 hours long. Students are expected to complete homework assignments between classes.

Education

Clinics & Seminars

Seminars & Clinics are offered in 2-4 hour blocks on the first Saturday morning of each month
(September - May).
These Clinics provide an enjoyable way to learn about specific marine topics. Seminars include theory along with local knowledge & experience in the Pacific Northwest waters.
Open to everyone.