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The above courses are for members only. The Seminar below
are available to anyone. Come and join our squadron and take our courses.
Click on the titles below to goto USPS Website for more detailed information.
Contact our Education Officer
Lt/c Tony Abar to check
on availability of any of the below courses and seminars
ADVANCED COURSES
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SEAMANSHIP |
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Basic boating
knowledge for every prudent skipper USPS
Operations and Traditions |
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PILOTING |
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Coastal navigation techniques
using GPS and dead reckoning procedures. This course geared to Lake
Thurmond. |
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ADVANCED PILOTING |
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Advanced techniques including electronic
navigation including tide and current prediction |
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JUNIOR NAVIGATION |
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Off shore navigation including celestial
navigation using the Sun |
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NAVIGATION |
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Advanced celestial navigation techniques
using other celestial bodies |
ELECTIVE COURSES
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CRUISE PLANNING |
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Proper planning for those boat trips
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE |
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Covers outboard motors, gas and diesel
engines, power trains and other related systems |
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INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT |
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Practical techniques and training in
making effective presentations |
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MARINE ELECTRONICS |
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Essential information about electrical
and electronic systems for boats
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SAIL |
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Information on terminology and dynamics
of sailing |
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WEATHER |
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Helping predict and anticipate weather
developments |
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