Local Course Offerings
Except as noted, all classes are held at:
705 Mohawk Ave
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-921-9950
For more information, contact the Flotilla Public Education Officer
The Flotilla offers a variety of instructor led and self-study classes.
FREE ONLINE OFFERINGS
Paddle Responsibly - click the course link
Everyone wants to have fun on the water. The important thing to remember is staying safe while having fun. Paddling.com has partnered with the United States Coast Guard to bring you this 8-part "Safer Paddling" video series that shares valuable safety guidelines, paddling technique pointers, and other various gear tips. These paddling skills and tips will help to ensure your paddling adventures stay fun and danger-free.
Topics include:
- Life Jackets
- What to Wear
- Essential Gear
- Basic Strokes
- Plan Your Trip
- Paddling Traffic Routes
- What Happens if I Flip?
- Calling for Help
ACA Paddlesports Online - click the course link
This online training program is brought to you through a partnership between the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast guard. It was developed to meet the ACA standards for paddlesports safety education. The course is mobile-friendly from start to finish and is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
The course takes less than an hour to complete. While it doesn't cover every possible contingency, it addresses fundamental safety issues such as:
- Weather hazards
- Cold water immersion syndromes
- Trip planning
- Life jacket wear
INSTRUCTOR LED OFFERINGS
Boat Wisconsin - A Course on Responsible Boating
Both youth and adults enjoy this DNR approved Boating Safety course that satisfies all the State of Wisconsin requirements for boaters age 12+.
Topics include:
- Know your boat
- Before you get underway
- Operating your boat safely
- Legal requirements for boating
- Boating emergencies
- Enjoying water sports
- Wisconsin boating regulations
Cost $10.00
Time: 10 hours (8 for material instruction and 2 for role play exercises and exam)
Boating Skills and Seamanship
This course is offered on demand only - 10 student minimum.
The course material is in-depth, adult level that focuses on:
Cost $35.00
Time: 26 hours - for the full 13 chapter instruction
Coastal Navigation
This course is offered on demand only - 10 student minimum.
This two-hour short course demonstrates basic navigational skills with practical application using charts, dividers and parallel rulers.
This is a hands-on course that covers:
Cost $10.00
Time: 2 hours
SELF-STUDY COURSES
Boat Wisconsin - A course on responsible boating
- An internet based online course.
- Fully certified and meets all State of Wisconsin requirements.
- Covers the same material topics as the instructor led version.
- Start and stop whenever you want. Your progress is always saved.
- Use your smart phone, tablet, notebook or PC.
- No minimum age requirement to take this course.
Cost $34.95
Time: 4+ hours at your own pace
Modern Marine Navigation
- An internet based online course.
- Course designed by the USCG Auxiliary and BoatUS Foundation.
- Plotting, charting, identifying Aids to Navigation.
- Electronic Navigation introduction (GPS).
- The ONLY navigation course vetted by the USCG Navigation Center.
Cost $40.00 - use promo code 0954701 to get a 10% discount
Time: 2+ hours at your own pace
America's Boating Course
Cost $34.95
Time: 4+ hours at your own pace
Basic Boat Handling
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Enhanced E-book (EPub, PDF, or Mobi) format with embedded videos.
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Engines and how they affect steering.
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Leaving the dock.
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Steering a straight course.
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Trimming the boat.
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Man overboard.
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Docking the boat.... and much more
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This course is designed to advance boating knowledge and does not provide any State certification.
Cost: $9.99
Time: 6+ hours at your own pace