A Unit of the
United States Power Squadrons ®
Sail and Power Boating
America's Boating Club®
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About our Classes: Our Instructors are experienced Sail and Power Boaters. Teaching a Basic Boating Course to the Public is a Traditional Civic Service of the United States Power Squadrons®. The Toledo Power Squadron has been offering this civic service for over 65 years. Those born after 01 January 1982 are required to take a Boating Course, or pass a proficiency test to operate watercraft in the Sate of Ohio. Certificates awarded upon passing a proctored exam or test. Listed below are the classes that we offer to the general public.
The Squadron Boating Course Our flagship class available to the public is called The Squadron Boating Course. The Squadron Boating Course is an excellent way for new boaters to learn the rules and regulations necessary to operate a boat safely. It is also a great way for experienced boaters to brush up on new rules and regulations. The Squadron Boating Course is offered at no charge. However, it is recommended that you purchase the text book and navigation tools, which are offered the first night of class. This text book and navigation tools can be shared between couples. This course will be coming soon and the dates have not yet been released. Please contact our education officer Jim Sommers at (419) 691-7719 or email him SomAGA@aol.com for further information. Boat Smart The Boat Smart and Chart Smart and are not as in depth as The Squadron Boating Course, but are also offered throughout the year. Boat Smart is a great introductory course to the rules and regulations that you need to know to share the waterways with other boaters and commercial traffic. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boating. The following link is a list of Boat Smart classes to be held 2007:BoatSmart2007 GPS Seminar
Weather Seminar While not a course in weather, this seminar explains how just using your own senses can help you determine what conditions you will encounter where you are. By all means, a forecast is important. It will tell you what weather systems are headed your way, but they are challenged to tell exactly where and when conditions will change. Add your own observations and you have an extra edge. Add a couple of instruments and you can verify your observations. The seminar explains weather systems, how to understand clouds and their changes, using changing wind direction, temperature, and pressure to hone in on emerging weather fronts. The seminar includes an excellent book Fundamentals of Weather written by the Canadian Power amd Sail Squadrons, and the McGraw-Hill On Board Weather Forecasting waterproof Captain’s Quick Guide to take aboard your boat. VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio Seminar VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and essential for emergency communications. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is rapidly becoming a reality as more Coast Guard Rescue 21 System operations go live. Currently, the mid Atlantic coast is operational with DSC. The Gulf region will be operational early next year and all Cutters will be DSC equipped by next year.DSC vastly simplifies and improves rescue and routine call signaling – making it easier to make a call while the system frees up Channel 16 for essential communications. However, you need to know how to use it. This seminar answers those needs and explains basic VHF operation. A CD is included with a DSC Simulator that allows you to practice on your computer at home. A handy waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide Using VHF is included with essential information that you should have aboard, which will explain to anyone on your crew how to use the radio.Your insurance company may offer a discount on rates on your boat insurance upon completion of one of our courses. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO REDUCE YOUR BOAT INSURANCE PREMIUM BY 23%? Here’s how: Every time that you complete a USPS Education course, and every year your boat passes a Vessel Safety Check, you can earn credit on your premium. Call the USPS Boat Insurance Program Service Department @ 1-800-763-8777, option #2, and tell the representative you’ve completed an additional course, or Fax your new VSC form to 205-581-9447. Here are some examples:
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