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
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
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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.
Click ABC for date of next Class
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Kalamazoo Old Central High School
714 S. Westnedge Ave
Between Vine and Dutton Streets
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Our Two Newest Class Locations
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