Piloting

August 13, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146


  • OpenCPN
    October 14, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Beginning GPS
    October 21, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monitoring Progress
    October 28, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    November 4, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    November 11, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return
    November 18, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn the essentials of coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS, charts and other marine data, dead reckoning techniques, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway.

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Marine Communication Systems

June 21, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992


  • FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses
    October 15, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Other Marine Communication Services
    October 22, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    October 29, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    November 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Marine MF/HF Radios (optional)
    November 12, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn voice communications and the use of digital selective calling (DSC), and get the skills you need for a day sail or offshore adventure. Learn in an interactive classroom environment.

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Piloting

August 8, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146


  • Beginning GPS
    October 15, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monitoring Progress
    October 22, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    October 29, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    November 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return
    November 12, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn the essentials of coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS, charts and other marine data, dead reckoning techniques, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway.

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Marine Electrical Systems

June 21, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992


  • Alternating Current Power
    October 17, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
    October 24, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Trouble Shooting and Repair
    October 31, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    November 7, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Final Exam
    November 14, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gain the confidence to tackle direct current, shore power and communications installations, understand galvanic and stray current corrosion systems, lightning protection and more.

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Seamanship

June 21, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 409-682-5575


  • Anchoring & Mooring
    October 19, 2019
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Emergencies
    October 26, 2019
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Marlinspike
    November 2, 2019
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Review & Examination
    November 9, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A foundation of knowledge and skills in boat handling and maneuvering, boat operation, skipper’s responsibilities, and boating techniques that will advance your boating enjoyment.

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Dinner Meeting

October 3, 2019 Leave a comment

  • Social time
    November 13, 2019
    6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Dinner and Meeting
    November 13, 2019
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

General Meeting at TBD Join us for our general meeting at TBD.  Sit down to dinner and fellowship, followed by an update on the upcoming District Conference, Squadron events and the adventures of our friends and members!   (more…)

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Dinner Meeting

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  • Social time
    December 11, 2019
    6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Dinner and Meeting
    December 11, 2019
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

General Meeting at TBD Join us for our general meeting at TBD.  Sit down to dinner and fellowship, followed by an update on the upcoming District Conference, Squadron events and the adventures of our friends and members!   (more…)

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Dinner Meeting / Elections

October 3, 2019 Leave a comment

  • Social time
    January 15, 2020
    6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Dinner and Meeting
    January 15, 2020
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

General Meeting at TBD Join us for our general meeting at TBD.  Sit down to dinner and fellowship, followed by an update on the upcoming District Conference, Squadron events and the adventures of our friends and members!   (more…)

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Instructor Development

November 21, 2018 Leave a comment

  • Instruction Dates
    January 20, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 5 Minute presentation
    January 27, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 10-minute presentation
    February 3, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 15-minute presentation
    February 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Presentation Make-up
    February 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Lesson Plans Due
    February 24, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gain confidence and practical skills needed to deliver training professionally and interestingly.

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Change of Watch

October 3, 2019 Leave a comment

  • Social time
    February 2, 2020
    6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Dinner and Meeting
    February 2, 2020
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Change of Watch Meeting at TBD Join us for our change of watch meeting at TBD.  Sit down to dinner and fellowship, followed by an update on the upcoming District Conference, Squadron events and the adventures of our friends and members!   (more…)

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Cruising and Cruise Planning

June 21, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 832-512-9582


  • Session 1
    February 3, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 2
    February 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 3
    February 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 4
    February 24, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    March 2, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    March 9, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    March 16, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    March 23, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 9
    March 30, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Presentation, Review & Exam (Home Port)
    April 4, 2020
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gain the confidence and practical skills needed to explore ports and coves for a weekend or weeks at a time.

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Advanced Piloting

October 12, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 832-570-3663


  • Session 1
    February 10, 2020
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 2
    February 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 3
    February 24, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 4
    March 2, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    March 9, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    March 16, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    March 23, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    March 30, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Test Handout
    April 6, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Return Test
    April 13, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to use RADAR, chart plotters, AIS and other electronic tools to supplement basic GPS navigation in a variety of coastal tide, current and wind conditions.

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