>>All courses are subject to minimum enrollee requirements<<
| Course 100 Two Day Basic Powerboat Handling (single engine) |
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It covers basic engine checks and diesel theory, basic deck seamanship, docking and maneuvering in close quarters, advantages and disadvantages of single vs. twin engines and some rudimentary navigation.
| Course 123 Two Day Basic Powerboat Handling (twin engine) |
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The same as # 100 with an emphasis on twin engine boat handling.
| Course 352 Two Day Advanced Powerboat Handling (single engine) |
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A follow-up course to #100. More detailed systems information, more challenging docking and maneuvering challenges and much more emphasis on basic navigation, GPS and use of Chart plotter as well as estimating range and endurance.
| Course 357 Two Day Advanced Powerboat Handling (twin engine) |
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The same course as #352, but modified for twin engine boat handling.
>>All courses are subject to minimum enrollee requirements<<
| Course 215 Five-Day Powerboat Cruising |
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cruising not only offers you the opportunity to practice the basics and learn new skills, but offers you an unparalleled opportunity to experience the Chesapeake Bay at its best. You might even have time to try a little fishing, if you are so inclined.
During each day’s trip, you will
partake in navigation exercises as well
as boat-handling drills and hands-on
practice. After meeting the challenges of navigating unfamiliar channels and right-of-way
situations, the days end with a great meal ashore and comfortable overnight ccommodations
in a picturesque tidewater hotel or inn. We have
arranged a veritable sampler of the best of Bay
country regional cuisine and charming tidewater
hostelries. In addition to new boating knowledge,
you will also learn bits of history of the
Chesapeake Bay and have plenty of time to relax
and enjoy each stop along the way. This course
offers you a rare opportunity to experience the
central Chesapeake Bay region in the oldest and
best way — by water.
Since this is a learning vacation, your full-time
Coast Guard licensed Captain/Instructor will
work with you continuously to develop fully your
powerboat knowledge and boat-handling skills.
While we designed this course as a follow-up to
our two-day basic boat-handling course, students
without experience may also take this course.
Each day is divided into a morning session that begins around 9:00 a.m. with a lesson and cruise to a unique anchorage for lunch, and an afternoon session that concludes at a charming Bay inn around 4:00 p.m. At the beginning of each session, the instructor will introduce new topics. During that session, the students will practice the new skills and build on the principles that were learned in the previous sessions. On the final day, under the watchful eye of their instructor, the students will apply all of their skills learned during the week by doing everything on their own from preparing the boat in the morning and cruising back to Annapolis to, finally, docking and closing the boat.
Although there is a formal course outline and lesson plan to follow each day, the most
valuable lessons take place when dealing with the unexpected and unpredictable things that
happen in the course of a five-day trip. Your skilled instructor turns each occurrence into a
learning experience. This “incidental learning,” as it is called in formal learning theory, is
often the most productive and
useful part of any learning situation.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (Subject to Change)
DAY 1: ANNAPOLIS TO
ROCK HALL
| 9:00 a.m. | Meet at School and discuss the week’s itinerary. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Load boat. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Run checks on
safety equipment and engine. Lesson on ship’s systems and VHF operation. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Departure to Back Creek with lesson on leaving dock (lines, fenders, wind, and current). |
| 12:00 Noon | Cruise to the Magothy River via the Chesapeake Bay with a lesson on the control panel (RPM’s, temperature, voltage, and oil pressure), and steering with wheel and throttles. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lesson and demonstration on anchoring. Anchor behind Dobbin’s Island for lunch. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cruise to Rock Hall Harbor. Lesson on knots and cleats, preparing dock lines and fenders, and steering with a compass. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Practice docking in Rock Hall Harbor. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Shut down procedures and final arrival at Inn at Osprey Point on Swan Creek. |
Accommodations and Dining:
Osprey Point Yacht Club and Inn
Rock Hall, Maryland
Located within the quaint village of Rock Hall, this historic colonial guesthouse features a
pool and bicycle usage for its guests. The gourmet restaurant specializes in delicious
Bay cuisine.
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrive at boat. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Get underway and practice new skills. Cruise up the scenic Chester River while practicing right of way situations and paying close attention to channel markers. |
| 12:00 Noon | Anchor for lunch next to Cacaway Island on Langford Creek. Anchoring practice and discussion on safety at sea (foul weather, fire, etc.). |
| 1:30 p.m. | Slow cruise to scenic spots on Langford Creek, “gunkholing.” Time to discuss bird watching, ecology, small channels, etc. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cruise towards Chestertown, allowing for more hands-on practice following channel markers and steering by compass and a review on preparing for docking before practicing docking in close quarters at Chestertown Marina. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Dock at Chestertown where group is met by the staff of the historic Imperial Hotel. Time on your own to explore Chestertown and a delightful dinner at the hotel restaurant. |
Accommodations and Dining:
The Imperial Hotel and Restaurant
Chestertown, Maryland
The comfortable, yet elegant Imperial Hotel is located in Chestertown, which is a charming
historic town, rich in tradition, with quaint shops along the brick sidewalks on its main
street.
| 9:00 a.m. | Board boat and perform engine checks. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Lesson on Basic Navigation (Part II): magnetic vs. true (variation and deviation), compass rose, plotting a course, finding distance, and estimating time of arrival. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cruise to Kent Narrows via the Chester River, while practicing all aspects of navigation. |
| 12:00 Noon | Lesson on fueling while at Mears Point Marina to top off fuel. Lesson on draw bridges (right of way, current, etc.) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Cruise to Shaw Bay off the Wye River for lunch. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Additional anchoring practice and lunch. Lectures on man-overboard situations and fuel consumption (calculated from amount of fuel added and time underway). |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cruise to Oxford by way of the Eastern Bay, Knapps Narrows, Choptank River, and Tred Avon River. Navigation practice and discussion on cruise planning. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Docking preparation and maneuvering in close quarters upon arrival at Mear’s Yacht Haven in Oxford. Students are driven to Robert Morris Inn. |
Accommodations and Dining:
Robert Morris Inn
Oxford, Maryland
Set on the scenic Tred Avon River, this charming historic Eastern Shore town offers many
wonderful things to explore on foot or bicycle, from picturesque neighborhoods and beautiful
gardens to the quaint boatyards. Built in early 18th century, Robert Morris Inn offers simple
comfort and quiet hospitality, with a delectable restaurant specializing in traditional Bay
cuisine and well known for its crab cakes.
| 9:00 a.m. | After boarding boat,
lecture on Basic
Navigation (Part III):
dead reckoning, set
and drift, and obtaining a fix. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Navigation cruise in the Tred Avon River with practice, practice, and more practice! |
| 12:00 Noon | Anchor for lunch on Trippe Creek off the Tred Avon River with time for review. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Make a slow cruise down the Choptank River, south of Tilghman Island and across the Chesapeake Bay to Herrington Harbor Marina in Friendship. Along the way, lecture on Basic Navigation (Part IV): introduction to electronic navigation and finding and setting waypoints. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Practice maneuvering and docking with only one engine. |
| 4:30 p.m. | End for the day and students walk to Herrington Inn. |
Accommodations and Dining:
Herrington Inn
Friendship, Maryland
You’ll feel like you’re in the Caribbean at the colorful Herrington Inn, which
features a resort atmosphere complete with thatched roofs, large pool, palm trees, private
beach, and water sports galore.
Each guest room has its own
private courtyard with
jacuzzi. On the grounds, the Inn
has available paddle boats and
bikes for its guests’
use. The restaurant features an
expansive selection of savory
continental cuisine.
| 9:00 a.m. | (Students perform all aspects of cruise on their own.) After boarding, check engines and practice docking and departure procedures. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cruise to Annapolis via the Chesapeake Bay and Severn River. |
| 12:00 Noon | Anchor for lunch near St. Helena Island on the Severn River with a discussion on “good seamanship” practices. Student and instructor evaluations. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Final arrival at Back Creek in Annapolis. |
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