Program Information
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Member Enrollment, Feb. 1
Open Enrollment, Feb. 15
Adventure
Morning Class 9AM-12PM
Offered
June 15-19
June 29-3
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
Prerequisites
NONE
Suggested Age
5 - 7
Safe Powerboating Course
Afternoon Class 12PM-4PM
Minimum Age Requirement
12 - 18
Offered
July 6-10
Prerequisites
AGE 12+, None
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Will be respectful to fellow classmates and instructors
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Will be attentive and willing to take chances and try new things.
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The ability to listen and work in groups
One Week, half-day class. This is an exploratory class for those that love the water and looking to learn how to safely operate a small outboard powerboat. The concept of Adventure is to introduce a love for boating and life on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Topics to be covered may include State and Federal safe boating requirements, safe powerboat handling, basic outboard operation and troubleshooting, some fishing and the ecosystem of the Bay, tides, currents, weather, marine science, and building a love for the sea. Students may choose to test for their NASBLA Safe Boating Certificate at the end of the class to obtain their powerboating license in the State of Virginia.
Objective
Safe Powerboating
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Have fun on the water
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Learn how to safely operate a powerboat (systems, safety check, docking, low speed manuevering, high speed manuevering, care and maintenance)
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Learn about different types of powerboats, 2-stroke vs 4-stroke outboards
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Instill safe habits on the water
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Traveling to local points of interest by power
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Learn Knots: Cleat Hitch, Bowline
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Basic seamanship and navigation
Intermediate Sailing
*Additional Regatta and Travel Fees May Apply
Offered
Year Round,
Full Summer, or
By Session
Prerequisites
Opti 1
Suggested Age
8 - 13
Offered
June 29-3
July 6-10
July 20-24 August 3-7
Prerequisites
Dinghy 1
Suggested Age
All
Advanced Sailing
*Additional Regatta and Travel Fees May Apply
Offered
Year Round,
Full Summer, or
By Session
Prerequisites
Opti 2
Suggested Age
8 - 15