- Wednesday, April 1, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Instruction Dates
Thursday, April 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, April 9, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, April 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, April 23, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, April 30, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, May 7, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, May 14, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Thursday, May 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Review
Thursday, May 28, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exam
Thursday, June 4, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The fundamentals of gas and diesel engines and how to perform basic maintenance and diagnose problems under way.
- Saturday, April 4, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, April 4, 2020
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Examination
Saturday, April 4, 2020
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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.
Event Phone: 832-570-3663
- Review & Test Handout
Monday, April 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Return Test
Monday, 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.
Event Phone: 713 861-4384
- Review
Monday, April 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Examination
Monday, April 13, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Understand weather systems, weather reports and available resources from others. For boaters, knowing the forecast isn’t enough; you need to understand its impact on you and your boat.
Event Phone: (605) 472-5392
- Tuesday, April 7, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, May 5, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, June 2, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, July 7, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, August 4, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, September 1, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, November 3, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, December 1, 2020
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
District 21 incoming officers meeting.
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This Month’s (rescheduled) Dinner Meeting celebrating our “Founder’s Day” at the Houston Maritime Museum.
Event Phone: 281-451-1146
- Saturday, April 11, 2020
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This course provides you with basic, accredited, first aid, CPR, and AED training with an emphasis on maritime aid.
Event Phone: (281) 451-1146
- Instruction Dates
Monday, April 13, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 5 Minute presentation
Monday, April 20, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 10-minute presentation
Monday, April 27, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 15-minute presentation
Monday, May 4, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Lesson Plans Due
Monday, May 11, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gain confidence and practical skills needed to deliver training professionally and interestingly.
- Saturday, April 25, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, May 2, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Wednesday, May 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, May 23, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
Event Phone: 713 517-2204
- Saturday, May 23, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
On the water activity, off the water sailing skill fun, National Safe Boating Week activities, picnic lunch provided! Bring your life jacket, lawn chair and stories! Invite your family, extended family, friends and neighbors. There will be kayaking adventures (bring your own if you want), activities for all ages of attendees, and a lot of (more…)
- Saturday, May 30, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Tour
Saturday, June 6, 2020
9:00 am - 12:30 pm - Buffalo Bayou Looking Back History Tour
Saturday, June 6, 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This month, join the Houston Squadron for a whirlwind tour of Buffalo Bayou and a Galveston Museum. You are welcome to pick and choose which events you want to attend. Some require reservations, so make them directly with the organization yourself, EARLY. They always sell out!
- Saturday, June 13, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, June 13, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Saturday, June 20, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, June 27, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Saturday, June 27, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Wednesday, July 1, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, July 4, 2020
10:30 am - 10:00 pm
This month, join the Houston Squadron for a whirlwind tour of Buffalo Bayou and a Galveston Museum. You are welcome to pick and choose which events you want to attend. Some require reservations, so make them directly with the organization yourself, EARLY. They always sell out!
- Saturday, July 11, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Geodetic Marker Event
Saturday, July 18, 2020
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Geodetic marker activity with a dolphin tour and dinner.
Event Phone: 281-451-1146
- Saturday, July 25, 2020
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This course provides you with basic, accredited, first aid, CPR, and AED training with an emphasis on maritime aid.
- Monday, July 27, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, August 1, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Wednesday, August 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
Event Phone: 281-451-1146
- Saturday, August 8, 2020
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This course provides you with basic, accredited, first aid, CPR, and AED training with an emphasis on maritime aid.
- Day 1 - ACA Instructor
Saturday, August 15, 2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Day 2 - ACA Instructor
Sunday, August 16, 2020
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
Event Phone: (281) 850-1111
- Friday, August 21, 2020 - Sunday, August 23, 2020
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Annual gathering of the Squadron for fun and fishing!
- Saturday, August 29, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Wednesday, September 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, September 5, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
Event Phone: 281-451-1146
- Saturday, September 12, 2020
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This course provides you with basic, accredited, first aid, CPR, and AED training with an emphasis on maritime aid.
- Saturday, September 19, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Instruction Dates
Monday, September 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, September 28, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, October 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, October 12, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, October 19, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, October 26, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, November 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Instruction Dates
Monday, November 9, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Review
Monday, November 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exam
Monday, November 23, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety, the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions.
Event Phone: 713-865-6992
- Properties of Electricity
Monday, September 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - No Class
Monday, September 28, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - No Class
Monday, October 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Boat Electrical Wiring Practices and Diagrams
Monday, October 12, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Direct Current Power
Monday, October 19, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Alternating Current Power
Monday, October 26, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
Monday, November 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Trouble Shooting and Repair
Monday, November 9, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Review
Monday, November 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Final Exam
Monday, November 23, 2020
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.
Event Phone: 832-512-9582
- Session 1
Monday, September 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 2
Monday, September 28, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 3
Monday, October 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 4
Monday, October 12, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 5
Monday, October 19, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 6
Monday, October 26, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 7
Monday, November 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 8
Monday, November 9, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Session 9
Monday, November 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Presentation, Review & Exam (Home Port)
Saturday, November 21, 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.
Event Phone: 713-865-6992
- Radio History & Communication Elements
Thursday, September 24, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - VHF-FM Radio Communications
Thursday, October 1, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - GMDS
Thursday, October 8, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses
Thursday, October 15, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Other Marine Communication Services
Thursday, October 22, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Review
Thursday, October 29, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exam
Thursday, November 5, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Marine MF/HF Radios (optional)
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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.
- Saturday, September 26, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Lighthouses in the Sky
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - The Sextant
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Sea Time
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Altitude Corrections
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Celestial Coordinates
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Light List for the Sky
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Celestial LOP
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Plotting Celestial LOPs
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Meridian Transit of the Sun
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Route Planning
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Electronics
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Wind & Current and Underway
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Learn how to use a marine sextant to take sights on celestial objects to plot your position. You will use GPS as the primary position sensor but with celestial navigation as your backup technique.
- Saturday, October 3, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, October 10, 2020
1:30 am - 4:30 am
Dinner, a cruise, and a meeting!
- Day 1 - Study
Saturday, October 17, 2020
8:30 am - 4:00 pm - Day 2 - Study
Saturday, October 24, 2020
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Day 3 - Review & Examination
Saturday, October 31, 2020
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most new ham radio operators.
- Saturday, October 17, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Saturday, October 24, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A VSC is a complementary and confidential check of your boat conducted by certified examiners, confirming that your vessel meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, November 7, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
Event Phone: 281-451-1146
- Sunday, November 8, 2020
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This course provides you with basic, accredited, first aid, CPR, and AED training with an emphasis on maritime aid.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.
- Saturday, January 9, 2021
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
This course provides you with basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards.
- Solar System
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Sunrise-Sunset
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Ho LHA Dec
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Reduce Plot
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - NASR
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Sight Planning
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Emergency Navigation
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Electronics Offshore
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Underway
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Underway Lesson Plan
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Practice Cruise
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Review and Completion
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Use the moon, planets, and stars to determine a position at morning and evening twilight to supplement daytime sights. You will use navigational software tools to plan and execute a voyage.
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly business meeting.