Local power squadron offers classes
The San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will offer two classes on Saturday, Sept. 4.
The Local Waters/Local Charts Class will be held from 8:15 a.m. to noon. The class is directed towards new boaters and boaters new to the area, as well as those wishing to learn chart reading. It will provide the boater with some of the basics of navigation, oriented to the Fort Myers area. Students will be using chart 11427, and you must bring this chart to class. Optional On-the-Water training is also offered at a later date. Please check with the class instructor for details.
The local power squadron will be offering a class in basic GPS operation from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. This class will be offered again in November. The class is designed to introduce new users to GPS. The class will include discussions of marine navigation, how a GPS works, and GPS limitations. There will be an extensive presentation on what a GPS can do and what a boater can do with GPS. For those interested in purchasing a GPS, you will understand what a GPS can do for you and some of the key features to look for as you shop for a GPS.
The cost of each class is $40.00. The class is being taught at the San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron classroom located at 16048 San Carlos Blvd at the corner of Kelly Road (across from ACE Hardware). Students can register online at www.scbps.com or call 466-4040.