Course Annoucements!
Land of Lincoln Power Squadron, the local unit of the United States Power Squadrons, a national organization are dedicated to boating safety, which had educated more than three million boaters since 1924.
America’s Boating Course
Approved by NASBLA (North American State Boating Law Administrators) and accepted in all fifty states. Completion of this course earns the IL DNR Boat Operator’s Certificate which is required for all unsupervised boat operators between 12 and 18 years old.
Taught by certified and experienced instructors - members of the Land of Lincoln Power Squadron , a unit of the United States Power Squadrons ®
Boaters of any age will benefit from completion of the America’s Boating Course. Besides lowering the chances of being involved in a water-borne accident, course graduates will be eligible for insurance discounts offered by most insurance companies.
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Boating Classes:
On June 6, we will begin another Boating ABC
course at the Rochester Christian Church for the
Rochester Summer Learning Program. More ABC
books are on order for this class.
Contact
Greg Kelso
LCC - EIO
(217) 494-8455
GCKelso@hotmail.com
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In Taylorville:
Classes will be held on Monday nights at the Taylorville Fire Department beginning March 28, 2011.
Class times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for seven weeks. March 28, 2011 through May 14, 2011.
Call: 494-8455 or 553-0912 to register.
In Springfield:
Classes will be held on Tuesday nights at the CWLP Training Center (east of the power plant) beginning March 29, 2011 through May 15, 2011. Class times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for seven weeks. Call: 494-8455 or email LLPSSEO@hotmail.com to register.
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The 12-hour course exceeds state requirements and includes topics such as:
- Getting Started - Navigational Rules & Aids
- State & Local Regulations - Anchoring & Communications
- Adverse Conditions/Emergencies - Trailering
- PWC Operations - Knots & Lines
- Required Safety Equipment - Charts & Navigation
Course Cost: $35.00 for books & materials
www.lolps.org
Boating is Fun! We’ll Show You How.
Other courses offered: TBA
LLPS Sailing Classes ---
LLPS Sailing Class The United States Power Squadrons®, Land of Lincoln Power Squadron is offering a classroom series on SAIL. The class covers a wide range of subjects such as sailboat rigs, sail plans, hull types, standing rigging, wind, sailing upwind, sailing downwind, docking, anchoring, marlinespike, seamanship, navigation rules, etc. The classroom series will be augmented by occasional on the water experience. As you can tell, we’re going to be busy and we’re always in need of instructors. Boating Safety Course instructors must have completed the Instructor Development course and we’re looking to start one soon. If you have the heart of a teacher and would like to pass along your knowledge, please step up when the time comes. Additional fall classes may include Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Seamanship, Marine Electronics and Engine Maintenance. I’ve been asked about all of the above but we may have to narrow the list down to those in most demand. Consequently, please let me know of any educational goals you have. If you have anyone in mind let them know about the opportunity to learn sail. It’s another great way to introduce prospective members to the squadron and membership benefits. Here’s hoping you get your bottom wet soon... boat bottom, that is. Greg Kelso, P, Squadron Education Officer
Advanced Piloting(AP) is the final part of the inland and coastal navigation series. This material continues to build on the base developed in Piloting, and includes practical use of additional electronic navigation systems and other advanced techniques for finding position. Among topics covered are: finding position using bearings and angles, collision avoidance using GPS and RADAR, what to do when the electronics fail, tides, currents and wind and their effect on piloting, and electronic navigation with GPS, chart plotters, RADAR, autopilots, etc. Application of course lectures takes place through practical in-class and at-home exercises.
Fees: Book and materials
Week Nights: TBA
Date: TBA
Junior Navigation (JN)
is the first of a two-part program of study in offshore (open coast) navigation. It is designed as a practical, how-to course, leaving the theoretical and more advanced techniques for the subsequent Navigation Course. Subject matter includes: basic concepts of celestial navigation; how to use the mariner’s sextant to take sights of the sun, moon, planets and stars; the importance and techniques of accurate time determination; use of the Nautical Almanac; how to reduce sights to establish lines of position (LOPs); and the use of special charts, plotting sheets and other navigational data for offshore positioning and passage planning.
Fees: Book and materials
Week Nights: TBA
Date: TBA
Navigation (N) This is the second part of the study of offshore navigation. It further develops the student’s understanding of celestial theory. The student is introduced to additional sight reduction techniques and develops greater skill and precision in sight taking, positioning and the orderly methods of carrying on the day’s work of a navigator at sea. Of particular interest and importance is the study of offshore navigation using minimal data and/or equipment, such as when on a disabled vessel or lifeboat.
Fees: Book and materials
Week Nights: TBA
Date: TBA
Member Elective Courses:
- Cruise Planning
- Engine Maintenance
- Instructor Development
- Marine Electronics
- Sail
- Weather
- Radio
- GPS
Click here to be contacted for more information on registration and book fees.
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