Advanced Courses
America’s Boating Club Wilmington offers educational courses to its members in two general categories: Advanced Grades and Elective Courses. Additional information relating to any of the following courses is available to membership through the ABC Education Department. It is important to note that the form of study materials may be offered in printed or electronic formats. The Squadron Education Officer can offer you guidance in your course selection.The Advanced Courses listed below are for members of the United States Power Squadrons ®. Click here to find out how to join ABC-Wilmington.
Boat Handling | Marine
Navigation | Advanced
Marine
Navigation | Offshore
Navigation | Celestial
Navigation |
Please contact our Education Officer at education@abc-wilmington.com if you are interested in any of our courses.
Check out the link for some great news regarding Education Awards received by ABC Wilmington at a recent Fall Conference!
Check out the link for some great news regarding Education Awards received by ABC Wilmington at a recent Fall Conference!
Basic Boating Certification Course
(an introductory course)
Boater Certification is required for operators of mechanically propelled vessels born after January 1, 1978 on Delaware waters and July 1, 1975 on Maryland waters, and highly recommended for ALL boaters.
Our club offers the Delaware Safe Boating and Certification course two times a year, usually in the Spring. The course is NASBLA approved and meets the educational requirements of all state and local authorities. We strive to ensure that students are prepared to have fun on the water through safe practices. Course topics are broad introduction to boating laws and skills—boat hulls and propulsion, rules of the road, aids to navigation, charts, anchoring, emergencies, trailers, water sports and more.
It is taught in three three-hour sessions with an exam at the end of the final session. Upon successfully completing the Boater Certification course and becoming a member of America's Boating Club - Wilmington, you are eligible to attend the many educational opportunities available as Advanced Courses and even some Home Study courses. Advanced Courses include: Boat Handing, Marine Navigation, Advanced Marine Navigation, Offshore Navigation, and Celestial Navigation. Please see our Advanced Courses page for descriptions of each course.
Electives Courses include: Cruising and Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Communications, Electronic Navigation Systems, Radar for Boaters, Sail, Weather, and Instructor Development. Please see our Elective Courses page for descriptions and prerequisites of each course.
Our club offers the Delaware Safe Boating and Certification course two times a year, usually in the Spring. The course is NASBLA approved and meets the educational requirements of all state and local authorities. We strive to ensure that students are prepared to have fun on the water through safe practices. Course topics are broad introduction to boating laws and skills—boat hulls and propulsion, rules of the road, aids to navigation, charts, anchoring, emergencies, trailers, water sports and more.
It is taught in three three-hour sessions with an exam at the end of the final session. Upon successfully completing the Boater Certification course and becoming a member of America's Boating Club - Wilmington, you are eligible to attend the many educational opportunities available as Advanced Courses and even some Home Study courses. Advanced Courses include: Boat Handing, Marine Navigation, Advanced Marine Navigation, Offshore Navigation, and Celestial Navigation. Please see our Advanced Courses page for descriptions of each course.
Electives Courses include: Cruising and Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Communications, Electronic Navigation Systems, Radar for Boaters, Sail, Weather, and Instructor Development. Please see our Elective Courses page for descriptions and prerequisites of each course.