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United States Power Squadrons'®
 BOATING COURSE

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NOT this way!
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The USPS® boating course provides essential information for every boater
* Inboard * Outboard * Sail * Canoe & Kayak *
* Personal Watercraft * Anglers * Hunters *

The USPS course covers:
* Boat Handling & Seamanship * Required Equipment * Rules of the Road *
* Lines & Knots * Charts & Aids to Navigation * Boat Trailering
* and much much more!

Exceeds educational requirements in all states.

There is a nominal charge for course material

Click here to learn more about the courses.

You can signup for our 2011 courses and get more information
by calling Dave Donkers, our Education Officer at 630/554-1904
or by sending email.

Please note that class dates or locations may change.
We will make every effort to keep this page updated,
but please contact us for the latest information.

Class Dates Time Location and Map
Course &
Duration
 Mondays
 Start: March 7, 2011
 End:  April 4, 2011
 Registration Mar 7:
 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 Classes:
 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Lemont Park District
 Centennial Community Center
 16028 127th Street
 Lemont, IL    Map
 America's Boating Course
 5 Weeks
 Mondays
 Start: April 11, 2011
 End:  May 9, 2011
 Registration April 11:
 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 Classes:
 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Yorkville Park District
 Administration Office
 201 W. Hydraulic Street  
 Yorkville, IL    Map
 America's Boating Course
 5 Weeks
 Thursdays
 Start: April 28, 2011
 End:  May 26, 2011
 Registration April 28:
 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 Classes:
 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 Wheaton Fire Department
 1 Fapp Circle
 Wheaton, IL    Map
 America's Boating Course
 5 Weeks
 Saturdays
 Start: May 7, 2011
 End:  May 21, 2011
 Registration May 7:
 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 Classes:
 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Seneca Fire Department
 121 Armour Street 
 Seneca, IL    Map
 America's Boating Course
 3 Weeks

For information about USPS courses nationwide call Toll Free
1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777)
or visit the USPS website.
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