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Contributed by: Robert Scully on 11/1/2009

The Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS) has established their 2010 Safe Boating Program and is offering the following to the public and the VBPS Members. Most of the classes are open to the public. Some classes are offered to Members Only. Classes are taught at 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, FL. The facility is right next to the Barber Bridge (northeast side) and the boat launch ramp area.

These classes were developed to enhance your boating knowledge, thus making you a safer boater. Things covered in the courses include fundamentals of types of power and sailboats, handling characteristics and boat handling, marlinespike, docking and undocking, anchoring, towing, required equipment and rules of the road. All of the classes offered to the public are posted at www.verobeachps.com/. Classes for members only are posted on bulletin boards inside the building.

Weekend Classes Open to the Public
Americas Boating Course. Cost is $30 per person. Please pre register www.verobeachps.com/ or call Howard at 772-978-9769. Times - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dates - Feb 20 & 21, Apr 17 & 18, June 19 & 20, Oct 16 & 17.

Tuesday Night Class Open to the Public
Squadron Boating Course. The cost is $45 for materials. Please arrive at 6:30 to the first meeting so we can take care of registration or pre-register at www.verobeachps.com/ or call Margaret at 772-770-2855. Dates: November 2 thru December 14. Time - 7 to 9 pm.

This is a nationally approved boating course. It covers various elements of boating for powerboats, sail boats and personal watercraft. The 7-week program covers safe boating, rules of the water, navigation, knots, safety equipment, and charts.

University Seminar Series - Open to the Public
These seminars cost 20-$30 depending on the subject matter. These will be held in June during the evening. Check www.verobeachps.com for details or contact Dan Thomas, at 772-978-1701.

These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides. Each seminar provides credits toward the soon to be released Boat Operator Certification program, and credit toward elective courses.

Seminars available now - Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio, Using GPS, How to Use a Chart, Onboard Weather Forecasting, Boat Handling under Power, Sail Trim and Rig Tuning, Paddle Smart, Knots for Mariners, Onboard Emergencies, Using Digital Charts, and Heavy Weather Sailing.

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VBPS encourages boaters to take Advanced Grades, which they offer, as well. They start out with Seamanship, then Piloting, Advance Piloting, Junior Navigation and Navigation.

VBPS also holds additional classes in Marine Electronics, Weather, Engine Maintenance, Sail, Navigation and Cruise Planning. These are posted on the bulletin board at the VBPS Building. Members are encouraged to sign up. Experienced skippers teach classes.

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