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Flotilla Ipswich typically offers the following courses & seminars:
- "Boat America": Our in-depth "standard' boating safety class, which offers state certificates. Typically 4 evenings, or 1-2 weekend days.
- "Suddenly in Command": A concise seminar meant for beginners/non-operators to become sufficiently knowledgeable to operate a vessel, if they ever find themselves - suddenly in command. Typically 1 evening.
See main flotilla page for next class. Upcoming classes and their detailed descriptions are available on our Eventbrite page.
2025 upcoming Boat America dates:
- Mar 18, 25; Apr 1, 8 - 2025
- May 6, 13, 20, 27 - 2025
2025 upcoming Suddenly in Command dates:
- Feb 25 - 2025
Important Boating Safety Education Resources:
Massachusetts Info:
- MA Boating Law Summary
- MA Boating Law - more details
- MA Handbook
- MA age requirements
- Report a boating accident - MA
Helpful Operating Info:
- Animated Knots
- Paddlecraft info
- NOAA Tide Charts - Plum Island South
- LNM - Local Notice to Mariners - District 1 (Maine to New Jersey)
- CG Nav Rules
Recent Law updates:
- ECOS requirements
- Fire Extinguisher requirements
- PFD Basics
- CG Rules - life Jacket / PFD's - w/ newton explanations