Flotilla 095--41-05 Waukegan, IL

Start thing about the Summer. boat operator classes and seminars are here!

    All classes are held SATURDAYS at our Waukegan location, 9 N. Harbor Dr. Waukegan, IL 60085. A class may be cancelled in the event of insufficient enrollment. All classes must be paid for in advance at our registration and payment portal. Refunds only if we cancel a class. If you have questions or need further information email classes@waukeganaux.com

BOAT AMERICA CERTIFICATION

In-person 8 Hour class (9 am to 5 pm) $50.00 payable in advance. This is the course to obtain Coast Guard certificate of completion which can be used nationwide. Additional materials for reciprocal Illinois state certification are included. The fee includes workbook, supplementary materials, test, certificate and wallet card (on successful completion). In addition to course material, basic line handling will be demonstrated and students will work with and take home practice line to reinforce their skills. This class is offered the third Saturday of each month from April to September.                                     

Saturday May 18       Saturday June 15        Saturday July 20        Saturday August 17   Saturday September 21

YOUR SHIPS VHF RADIO & MARLIN SPIKE

In-person 3 hour class (9am until noon) to introduce you to the VHF radio on your boat and how to use it in the event of an emergency. The class also includes some line handling skills. Everyone who is on a boat should know how to operate the radio and handle lines. The class fee is $30.

Saturday April 27    Saturday June 1

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION- New Class!

In-person 3 Hour class (9 am to 12 pm) for boat owners or boaters who find themselves on a boat with nav gear. Also a great class for future boat owners who want to better understand what electronic nav gear can do and why you may want it. The course includes a workbook. Students must bring the manual to their chart plotter if they have one. The fee is $40.

Saturday May 4    Saturday July 6

INTRO TO NAVIGATION PART 1 & 2

In-person 4 Hour class (9 am to 1 pm) anyone who wants to learn to navigate to various destinations or just wants to better understand how to read a navigational chart. This is a hands on class and students will be using various tools to chart courses. The $50 class fee includes a book and chart.

Saturday June 29

HANDLING YOUR BOAT – New class!

In person 3 Hour class (9 am to 12 pm). Operating a boat requires a different skillset than other forms of transportation. In addition to the lack of brakes, there are many other nuances involved with safely operating a boat. A great class for new boaters and a good refresher for those who have been on the water for awhile. $40 includes class and practice line.

Saturday May 25, 2024