Classes

The best way to learn about safe boating is to attend our Basic Skills and Seamanship course. Classes are two hours one evening per week for 7 weeks. The location is Short's Marine on Long Neck Road, just east of Route 24 between Lewes and Millsboro.

All important areas of recreational boating are covered and the comprehensive manual is a great reference to have long after the course is over.

The primary instructor, Andy Smith, has developed a famous reputation for being personable and an enjoyable presenter.

The next course is scheduled to begin the week after Labor Day. Call Andy Smith for confirmation @ 537-2350.

Above is the BS&S class beginning Feb 22, 2010

Classes meet each Monday evenings for 7 consecutive weeks and covering 8 Chapters. The first class begins at 6:30pm to accommodate the sign-up process. All subsequent classes begin promptly at 7pm and conclude by 9:00pm.

The cost is $35.00 and pre-registration is required (the classes often fill to capacity weeks before the course begins).

For more information or to sign up, contact the primary instructor, Andy Smith by telephone at 443 359-0140 or send him an email.

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Date	Subject
Session 1	Registration and Introduction. Chapters on Which boat is for you and highlights of Delaware State rules.
Session 2	Chapters on Equipment for Your Boat and for Trailering Your Boat.
Session 3	Chapter on Handling Your Boat
Session 4	Chapter on Your Highway Signs (navigation)
Session 5	Chapter on The Rules of the Nautical Road
Session 6	Chapters on Inland Boating and Boating Safety
Session 7	Exam on Chapters 1-8 plus DENRC Guest Speaker
Session 8	Optional chapters on Intro to Navigation and Your Boat's Radio

Each week begins with a review of the previous chapter(s).