Offshore Navigation

Event Phone: (281) 451-1146


  • Lighthouses in the Sky
    Thursday, July 27, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • The Sextant
    Thursday, August 3, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Sea Time
    Thursday, August 10, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Altitude Corrections
    Thursday, August 17, 2023
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Celestial Coordinates
    Thursday, August 24, 2023
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Light List for the Sky
    Thursday, August 31, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Celestial LOP
    Thursday, September 7, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Plotting Celestial LOPs
    Thursday, September 14, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Meridian Transit of the Sun
    Thursday, September 21, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Route Planning
    Thursday, September 28, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Electronics
    Thursday, October 5, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wind & Current and Underway
    Thursday, October 12, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn how to use a marine sextant to take sights on celestial objects to plot your position.

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Boater Safety Course – Crew 62

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Sunday, May 28, 2023
    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.

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Boater Safety Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204


  • Saturday, January 6, 2024
    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.

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Boater Safety Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204


  • Saturday, November 4, 2023
    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.

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Boater Safety Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204


  • Saturday, September 9, 2023
    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.

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Kayak Rendezvous

Event Phone: (713) 517-2205

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  • Galveston Island SP
    Sunday, April 2, 2023
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come have fun kayaking on urban waterways with America’s Boating Club Houston.

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Kayak Rendezvous

Event Phone: (713) 517-2205

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  • Big Island Slough
    Saturday, March 25, 2023
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come have fun kayaking on urban waterways with America’s Boating Club Houston.

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Marine Navigation

Event Phone: 281-451-1146


  • Monday, September 4, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, September 11, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, September 18, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, September 25, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 2, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review and Exams Distributed
    Monday, October 16, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exams Returned
    Monday, October 23, 2023
    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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Advanced Marine Navigation

Event Phone: (281) 451-1146


  • No meeting
    Monday, May 29, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, June 5, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, June 12, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, June 19, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Monday, June 26, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return
    Monday, July 10, 2023
    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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Marine Electrical Systems

Event Phone: 713-865-6992


  • Monday, September 25, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 2, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 30, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam
    Monday, November 6, 2023
    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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Sail

Event Phone: 832-512-9582


  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, June 13, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 11, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 18, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 25, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, August 1, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam
    Tuesday, August 8, 2023
    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.

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Cruising and Cruise Planning

Event Phone: (832) 512-9582

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  • Wednesday, February 22, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 1, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 8, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 15, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 22, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 29, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 12, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 26, 2023
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Review & Exam
    Sunday, April 23, 2023
    11:00 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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Boater Safety Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, May 13, 2023
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, April 1, 2023
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, March 4, 2023
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, February 4, 2023
    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.

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Kayak Rendezvous

Event Phone: (713) 517-2205

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  • Buffalo Run Park
    Saturday, December 10, 2022
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

Come have fun kayaking on urban waterways with America’s Boating Club Houston.

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Marine Communication Systems

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

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  • Monday, February 6, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 13, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 20, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 27, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 6, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 13, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Marine MF/HF Radios (optional)
    Monday, March 27, 2023
    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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America’s Boating Course for GLDD

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, August 13, 2022
    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.

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Ordinary Week

Event Phone: 281-787-6270


  • Monday, June 26, 2023
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2023
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, June 28, 2023
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 29, 2023
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday, June 30, 2023
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Changing a young adult from a landsman to a seaman.

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Kayaking : Level 1

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Morning
    Saturday, June 25, 2022
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm

This course provides you with basic kayaking knowledge and how to safely use your paddlecraft.

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On-the-Water Seminar

Event Phone: (713) 303-8049

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  • OTW Seminar
    Saturday, June 11, 2022
    8:30 am - 5:30 pm

This all-day event is excellent for new boaters and for those wanting to brush up on a few skills and techniques.

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On-the-Water Clinic

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Morning #1
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Morning #2
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Morning #3
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Afternoon #1
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Afternoon #2
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Afternoon #3
    Saturday, May 21, 2022
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This all-day event is excellent for new boaters and for those wanting to brush up on a few skills and techniques.

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Marine Navigation

Event Phone: 281-451-1146

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  • Thursday, May 26, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 2, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 9, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 16, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 23, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 30, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Thursday, July 7, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return to Instructor
    Thursday, July 14, 2022
    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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Kayaking : Level 1

Event Phone: (832) 392-1946

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  • Morning
    Saturday, November 19, 2022
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm

This course provides you with basic kayaking knowledge and how to safely use your paddlecraft.

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Sail

Event Phone: 832-512-9582

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  • Instruction
    Monday, July 11, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, July 18, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, July 25, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, August 1, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, August 8, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, August 15, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, August 22, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Monday, August 29, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam
    Saturday, September 3, 2022
    1:00 pm - 5:00 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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Sunday, April 24, 2022
    9:00 am - 5:30 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.

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Weather

Event Phone: 713 861-4384

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  • Thursday, October 13, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 20, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 27, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 3, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 10, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 17, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 24, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 1, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 8, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review Session
    Thursday, December 15, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Examination
    Thursday, December 22, 2022
    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.

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Marine Electrical Systems

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

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  • Properties of Electricity
    Monday, February 7, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Boat Electrical Wiring Practices and Diagrams
    Monday, February 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Direct Current Power
    Monday, February 21, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Alternating Current Power
    Monday, February 28, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
    Monday, March 7, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Trouble Shooting and Repair
    Monday, March 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Monday, March 21, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Final Exam
    Monday, March 28, 2022
    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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Kayaking : Level 1

Event Phone: (832) 392-1946

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  • Early Afternoon
    Saturday, November 19, 2022
    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This course provides you with basic kayaking knowledge and how to safely use your paddlecraft.

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Kayaking : Level 1

Event Phone: (832) 392-1946

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  • Morning
    Saturday, March 19, 2022
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Early Afternoon
    Saturday, March 19, 2022
    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This course provides you with basic kayaking knowledge and how to safely use your paddlecraft.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, January 14, 2023
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, November 5, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, October 1, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, August 6, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, July 2, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, June 4, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, May 7, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, April 2, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, March 5, 2022
    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.

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America’s Boating Course

Event Phone: (713) 517-2204

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  • Saturday, February 5, 2022
    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.

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Kayaking : Level 1

Event Phone: (832) 392-1946

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  • Saturday, December 4, 2021
    10:00 am - 1:30 pm

This course provides you with basic kayaking knowledge and how to safely use your paddlecraft.

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Weather

Event Phone: 713 861-4384

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  • Instruction
    Thursday, October 28, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Thursday, November 4, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Thursday, November 11, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Thursday, November 18, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Thursday, December 2, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction
    Thursday, December 9, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction and Review
    Thursday, December 16, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Examination
    Thursday, December 23, 2021
    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.

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West Marine Rigging Services

Event Phone: 832-964-3877

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  • Saturday, September 25, 2021
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

See-and-learn about 3-Strand, Double-Braid, Dyneema and Hi-Tech splices, as well as Rope-to-Chain (anchor rode) from the Master Riggers.

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