Flotilla 095--41-05 Waukegan, IL

    All seminars 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 seminars must be paid for in advance at our registration and payment portal. Refunds only if we cancel a seminar. If you have questions or need further information email [email protected]

   YOUR SHIPS VHF RADIO & MARLIN SPIKE

In-person 3 hour seminar (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 seminar also includes some line handling skills. Everyone who is on a boat should know how to operate the radio and handle lines. The seminar fee is $30.

Saturday April 27    Saturday June 1

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION- New Class!

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

Saturday May 4    Saturday July 6

INTRO TO NAVIGATION PART 1 & 2

In-person 4 Hour seminar (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 seminar and students will be using various tools to chart courses. The $50 seminar fee includes a book and chart.

Saturday June 29

HANDLING YOUR BOAT – New class!

In person 3 Hour seminar (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 seminar for new boaters and a good refresher for those who have been on the water for awhile. $40 fee includes the seminar and practice line.

Saturday May 25, 2024