Boating Classes Schedule
Our best-in-class courses are designed for BEGINNER and ADVANCED
Sail, Power, Water Sports, and Paddle Craft Boaters
Call this Squadron today at 775-419-2460
AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE
When: October 1st & 2nd, 2022
Basic boating course for beginners and advanced refresher
Ready To Go Boating On Lake Mead or Lake Mohave? Building confidence and experience matters to you and your passengers for safer boating. The Las Vegas Sail and Power Squadron will build up your confidence and experience with this hands-on course - Americas Boating Course, with Nevada and Arizona Approved Boater Cards certification. Beginner boater or advanced, an educated boater is a Safer Boater!
Yes we are!
Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron is APPROVED by the great STATES of NEVADA and ARIZONA for both virtual and live classroom, boating education.
An Educated Boater Is A Safer Boater
During the popular Americas Boating Course you will learn about
Types of boats and their uses
Boating laws - federal and state
Safety equipment
Emergency planning
Introduction to knots and lines - Marlinspike
Finding your way, and adverse conditions
Communications
Water sports topics
Trailering
... and more
Sailing
Contact us today to launch your Sailing experience
This live classroom Sail course is designed for beginner and advanced sailors wanting to learn more about sailing. During this course students will learn about sailboat design, rigging, safety, the physical requirements experienced when sailing, techniques, knots and lines, navigation rules, safety, and more.
Boat Handling
A 12-hour, 6-part Advanced Boating Course
IN PROGRESS
August, September, October 2022
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In-person - Sunday, August 21st, 0900 - 1100
Where: Lake Mead Marina Boat House Grille Banquet Room
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Monday Virtual Sessions
August 29th, September 12th, 19th, 26th, & October 3rd
Zoom information provided as the course progresses
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Course Pre-requisite
America's Boating Course Certificate of Completion or a state-issued Boater Education Card
Topics
Rules of The Road: A Practical Approach
Docking & Un-Docking: Slow Speed Maneuvering
Boating With Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway
Anchoring With Assurance: Don't Get Carried Away!
Emergencies Onboard: Be Ready for Common Problems
Knots & Lines: Easy to Tie, Easy to Untie
Optional: Exam to test your new knowledge. Receive a Certificate of Completion
After taking America's Boating Course (ABC), Boat Handling is the next step to building boating confidence and competence for safe and fun on-the-water adventures. Boat Handling presents material applicable to both power and sail. Many important safety-related topics are covered. We'll also discuss boating in the waters of Canada and Mexico, the effects of weather on the boater’s health, and more.
For more information about Boat Handling
Call the Las Vegas Sail and Power Squadron today at 775-419-2460
Offshore Navigation
What happens when your GPS fails? In this course, you will learn to use a marine sextant to take sights on celestial objects such as the sun. Even if you are not traveling long distances offshore, remember that GPS can fail and at times not reliable. Ancient sailors traveled the globe without electronics and satellites. This course will build your confidence when no aids to navigation or land objects are in sight.
For more information about Offshore Navigation and all our boating courses, call the Las Vegas Sail and Power Squadron today!
Celestial Navigation
Brave mariners sailed the great seas for hundreds of years without electronics and satellites. How did they know where they were?
This Celestial Navigation course will teach you how to...look up! Using the the moon, planets, and stars you will determine your position at different times of the day and evening. And yes, you will use navigational software tools that build upon your skills and improve your confidence to plan and execute any voyage.
Does this sound like fun! Call the Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron today!