Sign up for our boating course! And take advantage of advanced course on many boating topics by joining the Madison Sail and Power Squadron!

A variety of courses are offered by the Madison Sail and Power Squadron, both to the public and to our members. Member courses are typically from 7 Pm- 9 PM, once a week. Members should reserve a spot early and obtain a manual by calling the instructor listed below.

Lt/C David Miran, SN, Squadron Education Officer
David Miran 608-274-0765

The Boat Smart® course is AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Visit USPS for course description.

America's Boating Course® is also AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, and is a self-study course with CD-ROM and workbook. More information is available on the ABC Course here .

Most of the other courses on this listing are available to MEMBERS ONLY. It's easy to join the Madison Sail and Power Squadron, and then you too can take advantage of these advance grade courses.

If you wish to find a course being offered in another location, click here .

WATCH FOR MORE CLASSES IN OUR EXPANDING SCHEDULE!

Course

Who to Contact

Start Date
Public - Boat Smart® Jim Pahl-Washa 608-846-8088 Call for Info
Public - America's Boating Course® Jim Pahl-Washa 608-846-8088 Home Study w/CD
Members - Seamanship Steve Bruns 608-271-9266 Mons. beginning 12 Jan 09
Members - Piloting Dave Miran 608-274-0765 Thurs. beginning 11 Sept 08
Members - Advanced Piloting David Mielke 608-838-9661 Thurs. beginning 15 Jan 09
Members - JN Ken Schmitt (day)608-243-9152
(evenings) 608-244-4219		 Call for Info
Members - Navigation Ken Schmitt, 608-243-9152 Call for Info
Members - Weather Fred Petillo 608-257-3187 Weds. beginning 7 Jan 09
Members - Basic/Advanced Sail Fred Petillo 608-257-3187 Weds. 10 Sept-17 Dec 08
Members - Engine Maintenance John Finstad608-835-5508 Tues. beginning 13 Jan 09
Members - Instructor Development Fred Petillo 257-3187 Call for Info
Members - Cruise Planning Fred Petillo 257-3187 Call for Info
Members - Marine Electronics, Section 103) Bob Niemi 608-592-3462 Tues. beginning 9 Sept 08
Members - Operations Training Dick Baker 608-850-5192 Call for info
Members - Standard First Aid/Adult CPR Red Cross 608-233-9300 X253 Call for Info

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