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November 2026
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Techniques of Navigation with GPS-Driven Tools
Dates: Wednesdays, September 30, 2026 to December 2, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
Where: Via Zoom, Login Information Provided After Registration
Materials: ASPS members $55.00, Non-Members $70.00
Tuition: Free
Instructors: St/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N
Course Description: Advanced Marine Navigation is the second course in the USPS navigation series. It builds on coastal and inland navigation skills and prepares students for more demanding situations, including unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. The course is a major update to Advanced Piloting, which it replaces.
Advanced Marine Navigation teaches today’s boaters how to use electronic navigation tools, including chartplotters with vector charts, to plan routes and navigate in more challenging conditions. Students use OpenCPN, a free charting program, to learn and complete the charting work for the course. The course also covers essential backup navigation skills for electronic failures, including dead reckoning and the use of tides and currents. Like Marine Navigation, it features numerous in-class exercises that build skills through hands-on practice. The course is typically presented in ten two-hour classes, and students have seven days to complete the open-book exam. Topics include:
For Questions or Additional Information: Email seo@aspsmd.org, or call 410-739-7800
1:00 PM - Luncheon
1:45 PM - Speaker – ASPS Member Terry Slattery
Speaker's Subject: Cruising - i.e Boat Repair in Exotic Places
Meal will include: Egg Station with Made-To-Order Omelets, Country Fried Chicken and Waffle Station, Southern Shrimp, House-made, Home Fries, Maple Sausage, Turkey Sausage and Bacon, Pasta Salad & Mixed Field Greens Salad, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Raw Oysters, Breads, Pastries, Toast and Bagels, Fresh Fruit, Desserts, and Coffee and Tea
$20.00 per person for USPS members by cash or check at the door. $25.00 for non-members, $10.00 for children under 12.
Make checks payable to ASPS.
RSVP by Wednesday, November 4, 4 PM to aspsdinnerreservations@gmail.com
Note: All no show reservations
are responsible for the cost of the dinner
We would love you to join us for lunch! Please R.S.V.P. to Georgiana Maszczenski at gmaszczenski@hotmail.com or 410-739-7799. See the latest edition of the Anchor Watch for details.
Techniques of Navigation with GPS-Driven Tools
Dates: Wednesdays, September 30, 2026 to December 2, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
Where: Via Zoom, Login Information Provided After Registration
Materials: ASPS members $55.00, Non-Members $70.00
Tuition: Free
Instructors: St/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N
Course Description: Advanced Marine Navigation is the second course in the USPS navigation series. It builds on coastal and inland navigation skills and prepares students for more demanding situations, including unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. The course is a major update to Advanced Piloting, which it replaces.
Advanced Marine Navigation teaches today’s boaters how to use electronic navigation tools, including chartplotters with vector charts, to plan routes and navigate in more challenging conditions. Students use OpenCPN, a free charting program, to learn and complete the charting work for the course. The course also covers essential backup navigation skills for electronic failures, including dead reckoning and the use of tides and currents. Like Marine Navigation, it features numerous in-class exercises that build skills through hands-on practice. The course is typically presented in ten two-hour classes, and students have seven days to complete the open-book exam. Topics include:
For Questions or Additional Information: Email seo@aspsmd.org, or call 410-739-7800
EXCOM Member Point of Contact: James P. Zeigler, SN-CN (jim@jpzeigler.com)
EXCOM Member Point of Contact: James P. Zeigler, SN-CN (jim@jpzeigler.com)
EXCOM Member Point of Contact: James P. Zeigler, SN-CN (jim@jpzeigler.com)
ASPS Executive Board Meeting via ZOOM @ 7:00pm
Techniques of Navigation with GPS-Driven Tools
Dates: Wednesdays, September 30, 2026 to December 2, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
Where: Via Zoom, Login Information Provided After Registration
Materials: ASPS members $55.00, Non-Members $70.00
Tuition: Free
Instructors: St/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N
Course Description: Advanced Marine Navigation is the second course in the USPS navigation series. It builds on coastal and inland navigation skills and prepares students for more demanding situations, including unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. The course is a major update to Advanced Piloting, which it replaces.
Advanced Marine Navigation teaches today’s boaters how to use electronic navigation tools, including chartplotters with vector charts, to plan routes and navigate in more challenging conditions. Students use OpenCPN, a free charting program, to learn and complete the charting work for the course. The course also covers essential backup navigation skills for electronic failures, including dead reckoning and the use of tides and currents. Like Marine Navigation, it features numerous in-class exercises that build skills through hands-on practice. The course is typically presented in ten two-hour classes, and students have seven days to complete the open-book exam. Topics include:
For Questions or Additional Information: Email seo@aspsmd.org, or call 410-739-7800
Title: Introduction to Marine Batteries
Date: Thursday, Novenber 19, 2026
Time: 6:45pm - 9:15pm
Where: Via Zoom, Login information provided after registration
Materials: Provided through emails
Cost: Free to ASPS Members - $10.00 to All Others.
Instructors: Stf/C John Locke, SN-ACN
Sooner or later, you will need to replace the 12-volt batteries used to start your boat engine and run your onboard electronic systems. This seminar is intended to help you get longer, more reliable service from your current boat battery and to familiarize you with the options available when it comes time for an upgrade or replacement.
Topics include:
Special attention is given to lithium batteries and the items you need to consider if you are thinking of a lithium upgrade.
For Questions or Additional Information: Email seo@aspsmd.org, or call 410-739-7800
Techniques of Navigation with GPS-Driven Tools
Dates: Wednesdays, September 30, 2026 to December 2, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
Where: Via Zoom, Login Information Provided After Registration
Materials: ASPS members $55.00, Non-Members $70.00
Tuition: Free
Instructors: St/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N
Course Description: Advanced Marine Navigation is the second course in the USPS navigation series. It builds on coastal and inland navigation skills and prepares students for more demanding situations, including unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. The course is a major update to Advanced Piloting, which it replaces.
Advanced Marine Navigation teaches today’s boaters how to use electronic navigation tools, including chartplotters with vector charts, to plan routes and navigate in more challenging conditions. Students use OpenCPN, a free charting program, to learn and complete the charting work for the course. The course also covers essential backup navigation skills for electronic failures, including dead reckoning and the use of tides and currents. Like Marine Navigation, it features numerous in-class exercises that build skills through hands-on practice. The course is typically presented in ten two-hour classes, and students have seven days to complete the open-book exam. Topics include:
For Questions or Additional Information: Email seo@aspsmd.org, or call 410-739-7800
Advanced Marine Navigation Course