Boating classes offered

The Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron will offer a number of boating classes on the Eastside during winter and spring. The classes will be taught by experienced, certified instructors.

 

The Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron will offer a number of boating classes on the Eastside during winter and spring. The classes will be taught by experienced, certified instructors.

ABC all-day courses that qualify a person for the Washington Boaters Card, will be offered on Saturdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 14 and March 14. All Classes Begin at 7:30 a.m. Check http://www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/Education for location.

A number of seminars, one-day, two-hour classes taught by experienced, certified instructors, also will be offered.

Marine Weather Forecasting: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at West Marine, 13211 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Marine Radar: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at West Marine, 13211 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Boat Handling Under Power: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Newport Yacht Basin Marina, 3911 Lake Washington Blvd. S.E., Bellevue.

Tides and Currents: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at West Marine, 13211 Northup Way, Bellevue.

VHF Marine Radio: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at West Marine, 13211 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Anchoring: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at West Marine, 13211 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Trailer Boating: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Newport Yacht Basin Marina, 3911 Lake Washington Blvd. S.E., Bellevue.

A five-week elective seminar on Skipper Saver begins Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at a private residence.

Advance grade classes and electives also will be offered and now are open to non-members. Classes are from 7-9 p.m. and are eight weeks in length. Registration and more information is available at http://www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/Education. Under Education, Advanced Grades and Electives.

Sail: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Neptune Sailing Club (http://www.neptunesailing.org).

Marine Electrical Systems: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Lake Hills Elementary School, 14310 S.E. 12th St., Bellevue

Seamanship: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Lake Hills Elementary School, 14310 S.E. 12th St., Bellevue

Advanced Piloting: Begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at Lake Hills Elementary School, 14310 S.E. 12th St., Bellevue

Cruise Planning: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Lake Hills Elementary School, 14310 S.E. 12th St., Bellevue

Engine Maintenance: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, 9927 Meydenbauer Way S.E., Bellevue.

Junior Navigation: Begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at a private residence.

For information or to Register on-line for all classes and seminars, go to: http://www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/Education.