9th Western Public Education courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. Please note that not all courses are offered all of the time.
| Multi-Lesson Classroom Courses |
Avg. Length of Class |
Audience |
| Boating Skills & Seamanship - For both beginning and experienced powerboaters. |
5-13 sessions |
Power Boaters |
| Sailing Fundamentals - For both beginning and experienced sailors. (Also known as 'Let's Go Sailing'.) |
2-4 sessions |
Sailors |
| Sailing & Seamanship - A comprehensive course to prepare the sailor with the knowledge needed to safely operate a sailboat. |
7 sessions |
Sailors |
| Basic Coastal Navigation - An introduction to coastal piloting. |
6 sessions |
All boaters |
| Advanced Coastal Navigation - For boaters who want to learn further advanced piloting techniques. |
6 sessons |
All boaters |
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| Seminar (One-Day) Classroom Courses |
Avg. Length of Class |
Audience |
| About Boating
Safely - a unique study program covering the fundamentals of boating. Designed for all types of watercraft. |
8 hours |
All Boaters |
| How To Read A Nautical Chart - An introduction
to the principles of nautical chart reading including concepts and terminology. |
2-4 hours |
All Boaters |
| GPS for Mariners - A basic introduction to navigating with GPS (Global Positioning System). |
2 hours |
All Boaters |
| PWC Safety - A basic introduction to the safety issues involved when operating a PWC. |
8 hours |
All Boaters |
| State Courses - State specific boating rules/laws are taught. |
8 hours |
All Boaters |
| Suddenly in
Command - A short course for passengers who find themselves in command
when the captain becomes suddenly incapacitated. |
4 hours |
All Boaters |
| Intro to Navigation
- Introduction to navigation principles. |
4 hours |
All Boaters |
| Boating Fun - Teaches basic safe boating concepts to children in grades K-3. |
1 hour |
4-9 Year Olds |
| Waypoints - A version of 'Boating Safely' for older children and youths in grades 4-6. |
1-3 hours |
10-12 Year Olds |
