America's Boating Course
America's Boating Course ABC-3 (formerly Boat Smart) is a
course for all boaters - the personal watercraft operator; the
hunter or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat; the
skipper of a family cruiser; or the sailing enthusiast.

America's Boating Course is designed for both new and
experienced boaters. It is taught by knowledgeable volunteer
members of the Kalamazoo Sail and Power Squadron. The
sessions cover boat terms and types, knots, boat handling,
regulations, navigational aids, marine radio, adverse
conditions, trailering and PWC use.  Course is 8 hours
(usually 2 hrs/nite 5 weeks with test on the final night of class).
Lakeview Middle School
300 S 28th St at Columbia Ave
1 block east of Meijers & Helmer Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Milwood Magnet School
2916 Konkle Street
Off Cork St, east of Portage Rd
and west of Sprinkle Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Lakeview High School
Milwood Magnet School
Introduction to Piloting is a companion course to ABC and teaches students how to
read and use a nautical chart to safely plot a course. Very hands on.

DNR - Boating Safety for Youth is required of all persons ages 12 through 26 who
wish to operate a PWC or boat of 6 hp or more on Michigan water. Participants must
pass the 8 hour class with a score of 70% or higher. All students should bring two no.
2 pencils and their social security number. DNR = Department of Natural Resources.
Those living closer to Battle Creek may take the ABC course.

Passing either the ABC or DNR exam will provide certification for PWC operation.

Winter - Battle Creek
America's Boating Course
Register for only 1 session for ABC
One session is 4 nights + exam
Usually offered each winter in
Late February / March and April / May

Intro. to Piloting (formally Chart  
Smart)  Usually offered in May

7:00 to 9:00 PM
please come early first night for
registration

Battle Creek Contact:
Nils or Karen Strand
(269) 964-6690
nils.strand@gsa.gov

Details also available via
Lakeview Community Education
click on Enrichment Classes
 
Fall and Winter  -  Kalamazoo
America's Boating Course
Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Usually offered early October,
and again in March or April.

Kalamazoo ABC Contact:
Wally Corder
(269) 321-0751
wccorder@hotmail.com

Meeting at the same place and time:

DNR: Boating Safety for Youth (12-16)
Kal. DNR Contact:
 Lois Whitmore
(269) 345-4521
lwh@core.com

Details also available via
KPS Community Education
click on Schedule
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Gull Lake High School
34th St and M-89 (Gull Rd)

2nd traffic light east of
Richland village and park,
turn south on 34th St.  
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ABC
America's
Boating Course
Kalamazoo Old Central High School
714 S. Westnedge Ave
Between Vine and Dutton Streets
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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