Upon joining the Power Squadron, the first class to take is Seamanship. This class and the course materials are offered to our new members at no charge. This course is a natural follow up to the Squadron Boating Course and includes more practical knowledge such as boat handling skills. The text books and class are both offered free of charge to all new members.

The next seamanship class is scheduled in April, exact date not yet decided
The Course is held at:
Dave and Eileen Rickards
8076 Priem Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149-1101
(440) 238-1909
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      After finishing Seamanship, students will be encouraged to take our Piloting course. This class teaches chart plotting and was recently redesigned to be up to date with the latest navigational techniques including GPS programming and following a GPS route.

The next Piloting class will start at 7:00pm on 13 February 2008 and is held at:
Wayne Spraggins
6195 Carlyle Dr
Seven Hills, OH 44131
(216) 520-3599
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      Advanced Piloting is the next step in our advanced grade courses. This class was recently redesigned to be up to date with the latest navigational techniques including radar, digital chart plotting, and calculating tides and currents.

The next Advanced Piloting class will start at 7:00pm on 21 April 2008 and is held at:
Rickard Learning Center
8076 Priem Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149-1101
Instructor: Dan Stein (440) 238-1909
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      Coastal Navigation is the first in a two-part program of study in offshore navigation. It is designed as a practical "how to" course. Subject matter includes: precise time determination, use of the Nautical Almanac, taking sextant sights of the sun, moon, planets and stars, reducing sights to establish lines of position, special charts and plotting sheets for offshore navigation, and offshore navigational routines for recreational craft.

The next Coastal Navigation class is not yet scheduled
For more information, contact
Tom Stefanik at 440.888.8123

      Navigation is our most advanced course and part of our celestial navigation courses. It includes skills such as learning how to navigate with minimal resources, as in a lifeboat.

Our next N course is not yet scheduled.
Contact Ronny Eriksson @ rerickson2835@wowway.com or (440)572-1187 for more information.

      Designed for members who plan to cruise for just a day or for a year in either a sail or powerboat. The manual includes a twelve-month cruise planning timeline. The course is non-modular with one final exam. Contact Austin Linden for more information.

The next Cruise Planning class is not yet scheduled

      The Marine Electronics course consists of three modules: ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, and ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation. There are no prerequisites for any of these modules; however, it is suggested that a member take ME 101 before taking ME 102. All three modules must be successfully completed to receive credit for Marine Electronics.

The next Marine Electronics class will start at 7:00pm on 21 January 2008 and is held at:
Dave Barbers home

      The in depth Engine Maintenance (EM) modules that comprise the Engine Maintenance course are intended to help the recreational boater. Both modules discuss inboards, stern drives, and outboard engines. Even if you've completed EM before, these modules are well worth taking as they introduce new material and provide greater information on all subjects. Completion of both of these modules is required for credit for Engine Maintenance.

The next Engine Maintenance class will start at 7:00pm on 5 March 2008 and is held at:
North Royalton Library

      The VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Seminar is a one day class. It covers basic VHF operation and operation of a VHF equipped with DSC. If you aren't certain what DSC is, or would like more information about DSC, this class is for you.

The next VHF DSC class 7:00pm - 8:45pm on 24 January 2008 and is held at:
The New Strongsville Library  map

      This course is a great introduction to the basics of sailing.

The next Sail class is held 7:00pm - 9:00pm on 24 January 2008 and is held at:
--> Dave and Eileen Rickards
8076 Priem Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149-1101
(440) 238-1909
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      The Radar Seminar is a one day class teaching the basics of Radar.

The next Radar Seminar will start at 10:00am on 16 February 2008 and is held at:
Berea Library

      The Weather class is a great way to become your own meteoroligist. It teaches the basics of weather patterns and forecasting. Don't rely on the NOAA broadcasts alone, be prepared to understand the environment in which we operate our boats!

The next Weather Forecasting class will start at 10:00am on 1 March 2008 and is held at:
Berea Library