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Boating Classes in Washington

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Sponsored Boating Classes for 2008 in Washington (that have been posted)
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All classes ABC classes ABS classes GPS classes Basic Coastal Nav Adv Coastal Nav
Skagit & Whatcom Counties

Skagit, Whatcom Counties & San Juan Islands

Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Feb 9, 2008
8 AM
$40
235 Marine Drive
Blaine Harbor Conference Room
Blaine, WA 98230 Drew West
360-303-8047
dwest1604@earthlink.net
Flotilla 1300109
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Mar 8, 2008
8 AM
$40
235 Marine Drive
Blaine Harbor Conference Room
Blaine, WA 98230 Drew West
360-303-8047
dwest1604@earthlink.net
Flotilla 1300109
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safely (ABS)) formerly America's Boating Course Apr 12, 2008
8 AM
$45
2633 South Harbor Loop
Bellingham, WA 98225 Pamela Chelgren-Koterba
Phone: 360-647-9715
Pam_Frank@comcast.ne
Flotilla 1300101
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Boating Skills & Seamanship
(BS&S 13-Chapters)
Sep 22-Nov 6, 2008
7:30pm
$45
Fidalgo Center, 1701 22nd. St.
Anacortes, WA. 98221 Don Coleman
Phone: 360-647-9715
boatclass@ciwa.us
Flotilla 1300107
Remarks: A great class for novice and the more experienced, covering safety, regulations, piloting, navigation, and much more. Monday and Thursday evenings.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safely (ABS)) formerly America's Boating Course May 17, 2008
8 AM
$45
2633 South Harbor Loop Bellingham, WA 98225 Pamela Chelgren-Koterba
Phone: 360-647-9715
Pam_Frank@comcast.ne
Flotilla 1300101
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safely (ABS)) formerly America's Boating Course May 31, 2008
8 AM
$45
Lopez Is. Library, 2225 Fisherman Bay Rd. Lopez Island, WA 98261 Susan Eberhard
Phone: 360-378-3608
eberhard@rockisland.com
Flotilla 130-1-01
Remarks: About Boating Safely (Saturday), (formerly America's Boating Course).
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safely (ABS)) formerly America's Boating Course Jun 14, 2008
8 AM
$45
2633 South Harbor Loop Bellingham, WA 98225 Pamela Chelgren-Koterba
Phone: 360-647-9715
Pam_Frank@comcast.ne
Flotilla 1300101
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safely (ABS)) formerly America's Boating Course Sep 13, 2008
8 AM
$45
2633 South Harbor Loop Bellingham, WA 98225 Pamela Chelgren-Koterba
Phone: 360-647-9715
Pam_Frank@comcast.ne
Flotilla 1300101
Remarks: One day class for both novice and experienced boaters. Successful completion of this class qualifies you for the Boater Education Card which is being required by the State of Washington.
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Sonohomis County

Snohomish & Island Counties

Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Boating Skills & Seamanship
(BS&S 13-Chapters)
 Feb 5 thru Apr 4, 2008
7 PM
$55
Snohomish Co. PUD,
21018 Hwy 99
Edmonds, WA
98026
Al Beutler
206-234-8138
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300112
Remarks: Refresher course for experienced boaters, a must for novice boaters.  Covers all phases of being on the water, rules, regulations, safety, and operations.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  Feb 9, 2008
8:30 AM
$25
Milltown Sailing Assn.,
410 14th Street
Everett, WA
98203
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  Feb 23, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
Willis B. Tucker Mtg. Room,
6705 Puget Park Dr.
Snohomish, WA
98296
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  Mar 22, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
The Mukilteo Garage,
807 2nd St.
Everett, WA
98275
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
GPS for Mariners  Mar 29, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
M Bar C Ranch,
5264 Shore Meadow Road
Freeland, WA
98249
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: Takes the mystery out of GPS! Hands on class, students use their own Garmin GPS or one provided by the Auxiliary. We cover all pages and menus and explain how to use them.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  Apr 20, 2008
8:30 AM
$25
The Red Barn,
Jennings Park,
702 Amar Road
Marysville, WA
98271
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
GPS for Mariners  Apr 26, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
The Mukilteo Garage
807 2nd St..
Everett, WA
98275
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: Takes the mystery out of GPS! Hands on class, students use their own Garmin GPS or one provided by the Auxiliary. We cover all pages and menus and explain how to use them.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  May 17, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
M Bar C Ranch,
5264 Shore Meadow Road
Freeland, WA
98249
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  May 24, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
Lake Stevens
Senior Center,
1808 Main St.
Lake Stevens, WA
98168
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC)  Jun 21, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
The Mukilteo Garage,
807 2nd St.
Everett, WA
98275
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: By the end of 2008, all person operating a boat over 15hp will be required to have a Washington Boater's Card. This class meets the Washington State education standard and covers basic boating subjects.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
GPS for Mariners  Jun 28, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
Lake Stevens
Senior Center,
1808 Main St.
Lake Stevens, WA
98168
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: Takes the mystery out of GPS! Hands on class, students use their own Garmin GPS or one provided by the Auxiliary. We cover all pages and menus and explain how to use them.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Advanced Coastal Navigation  Sep 11 thru Oct 16, 2008
8:30 AM
$35
The Mukilteo Garage
807 2nd St..
Everett, WA
98275
Peter Meagher
206-399-9484
peter.meagher@ambientnav.com
Flotilla 1300108
Remarks: The Weekend Navigator will teach you how to navigate in the digital age and will also teach you the time-honored techniques that never lose their usefulness. Use GPS and a handful of other electronic navigation tools.
King County

Seattle & surrounding area

Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safety (ABS)

Jun 14
$25.00

Adobe Systems Complex, 801 NE 34th Street 9 AM Seattle, WA
98103
Glenn McCauley
206-282-9045
glenn.mccauley@earthlink.netFlotilla: 130-02-04
Remarks: One day, 8 hours, with a lunch break (brown bag it or eat in the neighborhood). Classroom is in the Adobe Systems Complex. Parking is available under the Aurora Bridge..
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Mar 22, 2008
9 AM
$25
Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98055 Renton Community Center
425-430-6729

Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: Max 8hr. $7 Reg fee. to Ctr. Course satisfies WA Mandatory Boating Requirements.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Mar 30, 2008
9 AM
$25
SeaRay/Boston Whaler, 17351 NE 70TH St. Redmond, WA 98052 Wyatt Hyora
425-885-2628
whyora@lakeunionsearay.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: 8 hr class. Satisfies State of Washington mandatory boating requirement.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S 13-Lessons) Apr 01 thru 22, 2008
7 PM
$50
Kent Fire Station 73
26512 Military Rd S
Kent, WA 98032 Gene Gear
253-838-9901
kefrancisco@bpa.gov
Flotilla 1300302
Remarks: This is Part 1 of a Boating Series. Part 2 NAVIGATION will start 4/24 - 5/22/08. Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Sign up for part 1 & 2, total cost $85.  Classes run Tues & Thurs evenings 7PM-9PM.  Check or cash.  No credit cards.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Apr 05, 2008
8 AM
$35
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: 1 day 8 hr session
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Apr 27, 2008
9 AM
$25
SeaRay/Boston Whaler, 17351 NE 70TH St. Redmond, WA 98052 Wyatt Hyora
425-885-2628
whyora@lakeunionsearay.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: 8 hr class. Satisfies State of Washington mandatory boating requirement.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Apr 15 thru 24, 2008
7 PM
$25
Boater's World,
351 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188 Keith Harding
425-226-9228
bkharding@earthlink.net
Flotilla 1300205
Remarks: Four 2-hr sessions 8 hr. course
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
How to Read a Nautical Chart (HRNC) Apr 24 thru May 22, 2008
7 PM
$50
Kent Fire Station 73
26512 Military Rd S
Kent, WA 98032 Gene Gear
253-838-9901
kefrancisco@bpa.gov
Flotilla 1300302
Remarks: This is Part 2 of a Boating Series includes GPS.  Part 1 BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP will start 4/01 - 4/22/08.  Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Sign up for part 1&2, total cost $85. Classes run Tues & Thurs 7PM-9PM. Check or cash only.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) May 03, 2008
9 AM
$25
Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98055 Renton Community Center
425-430-6729
email: Phone Reg Only
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: Max 8hr. $7 Reg fee. to Ctr. Course satisfies WA Mandatory Boating Requirements.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) May 5, 2008
9 AM
$25
Renton Community Center,
1715 Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, WA 98055 Renton Community Center
425-430-6700
email: Phone Reg Only
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: $7 Registration Fee payable to the City of Renton.  This course satisfies WA mandatory Boating Requirement
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Course 1: Charts May 13, 2008
7 PM
$30
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: NOT for state Boater's Ed Card
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
Course 2: GPS May 25, 2008
7 PM
$45
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: NOT for state Boater's Ed Card
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) May 13 thru 22, 2008
7 PM
$25
Boater's World,
351 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188 Keith Harding
425-226-9228
bkharding@earthlink.net
Flotilla 1300205
Remarks: Four 2-hr sessions 8 hr. course
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) June 14, 2008
8 AM
$35
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: 1 day 8 hr session
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) June 28, 2008
09:00 AM
$25
Renton Community Center,
1715 Maple Valley HWY
Maple Valley, WA 98055 Renton Community Center
425-430-6729
on-line@www.supersignup.org
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: $7 sign-up to City of Renton. Satisfies mandatory boating requirement for WA.
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Sept 14, 2008
8 AM
$35
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: Eligible for WA Boater's Ed Card
Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
America's Boating Course (ABC) Nov 01, 2008
8 AM
$35
Aux Classroom 17037 Aurora N Shoreline, WA 98133 Chuck Olson
206-546-4171
boatclasses@hotmail.com
Flotilla 1300201
Remarks: Eligible for WA Boater's Ed Card
Tacoma/Olympia area

Tacoma / Olympia Area

Class Name Date/Time/Cost Location City/State Contact
About Boating Safety (ABS) May 31, 2008
9am

$35
Wildfun Powersports, 11111 Bridgeport Way SW Lakewood, WA Lee Warnaca
253.536.4494
ttownmedia@yahoo.com
Remarks:Pre-Registration is Required