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   9th Western Region       Division 7
  
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Education
One of the 4 cornerstones of the Auxiliary
Seminar (One-Day) Classroom Courses
Class Length
Audience
America's Boating Course - a unique study program covering the fundamentals of boating. Designed for all types of watercraft. 8 hours

All
Boaters

How To Read A Nautical Chart - An introduction to the principles of nautical chart reading including concepts and terminology. 2-4 hours All
Boaters
GPS for Mariners - A basic introduction to navigating with GPS (Global Positioning System). 2 hours All
Boaters
PWC Safety - A basic introduction to the safety issues involved when operating a PWC. 8 hours All
Boaters
State Courses - State specific boating rules/laws are taught. 8 hours All
Boaters
Boating Fun - Teaches basic safe boating concepts to children in grades K-3. 1 hour 4-9
Year Olds
Waypoints - A version of 'Boating Safely' for older children and youths in grades 4-6. 1-3 hours 10-12
Year Olds
     
Multi-Lesson Classroom Courses Class Length Audience
Boating Skills & Seamanship - For both beginning and experienced power boaters. 5-13 sessions Power Boaters
Sailing Fundamentals - For both beginning and experienced sailors.
(Also known as 'Let's Go Sailing'.)
2-4 sessions Sailors
Sailing & Seamanship - A comprehensive course to prepare the sailor with the knowledge needed to safely operate a sailboat. 7
sessions
Sailors
Basic Coastal Navigation - An introduction to coastal piloting. 6
sessions
All
Boaters
Advanced Coastal Navigation - For boaters who want to learn further advanced piloting techniques. 6
sessions
All
Boaters

All classes are given by US Coast Guard Auxiliary and/or Illinois State certified instructors