Come for the Boating Education... Stay for the Friends

Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron

A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons^® and
America's Boating Club^® Mid-Atlantic

America's Boating Course

Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation plus basic piloting in this comprehensive classroom course. This newly revised course will give you the basics of line throwing, knot tying, boat handling, anchoring, navigation rules and aids, emergencies on the water and more. More Information

Current Courses

Sep 30 - ADVANCED MARINE NAVIGATION - The course covers techniques of navigation with GPS-driven tools. details

Seminars

Nov 19 - INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BATTERIES - Reliable Power for Starting, Cruising, and Life Onboard details

Dec 03 - EMERGENCIES ON BOARD: Preparation for Handling Common Problems details

Jan 26 - ALL ABOUT VHF/DSC MARINE RADIO - Hear & Be Heard details

Feb 23 - AIS ELECTRONICS FOR BOATERS - See and Be Seen on the Water - Avoid Collisions in Crowded Waterways details

Join us and become a Confident, Competent Mariner

Our organization's primary goal is to promote safe boating by offering courses in all aspects of boating: seamanship, navigation, cruise planning, use of electronics, marine weather forecasting, engine maintenance, sailing, and more.

Members can take advantage of events with interesting speakers, draw on the knowledge of experienced boaters, and build friendships with people with the same love of the water.