Marine Navigation

Saturday, January 9, 2021 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146


  • Introduction to Navigation
    Tuesday, March 23, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tools of Piloting
    Tuesday, March 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Tuesday, April 6, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Tuesday, April 13, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • OpenCPN
    Tuesday, April 20, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Beginning GPS
    Tuesday, April 27, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Monitoring Progress
    Tuesday, May 4, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    Tuesday, May 11, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Tuesday, May 18, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Exam Return to Instructor
    Tuesday, May 25, 2021
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

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.

Continue Reading →

Weather

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713 861-4384


  • Session 4
    Monday, March 8, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    Monday, March 15, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    Monday, March 22, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    Monday, March 29, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    Monday, April 5, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Monday, April 12, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Examination (Home Port)
    Saturday, April 17, 2021
    10:00 am - 12:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Cruising and Cruise Planning

Saturday, December 5, 2020 Leave a comment

Event Phone: (832) 512-9582


  • Session 1
    Tuesday, September 21, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 2
    Tuesday, September 28, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 3
    Tuesday, October 5, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 4
    Tuesday, October 12, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    Tuesday, October 19, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    Tuesday, October 26, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    Tuesday, November 2, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 9
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Presentation, Review & Exam (Home Port)
    Sunday, November 21, 2021
    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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Communication Systems

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992


  • Radio History & Communication Elements
    Monday, September 20, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • VHF-FM Radio Communications
    Monday, September 27, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • GMDS
    Monday, October 4, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses
    Monday, October 11, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Other Marine Communication Services
    Monday, October 18, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Monday, October 25, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Monday, November 1, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Marine MF/HF Radios (optional)
    Monday, November 8, 2021
    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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Electrical Systems

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992


  • Boat Electrical Wiring Practices and Diagrams
    Thursday, March 4, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Direct Current Power
    Thursday, March 11, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Alternating Current Power
    Thursday, March 18, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
    Thursday, March 25, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Trouble Shooting and Repair
    Thursday, April 1, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Thursday, April 8, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Final Exam
    Thursday, April 15, 2021
    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.

Continue Reading →

Instructor Development

Monday, November 9, 2020 Leave a comment

Event Phone: (832) 570-3663


  • Lesson 3
    Thursday, March 4, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Lesson 4
    Thursday, March 11, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Lesson 5
    Thursday, March 18, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 15-minute Presentations
    Thursday, March 25, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 15-minute Presentations (Backup)
    Thursday, April 1, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Lesson Plans Due
    Thursday, April 8, 2021
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gain confidence and practical skills needed to deliver training professionally and interestingly. Required for teaching ABC3.

Continue Reading →

Marine Electrical Systems

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2 Comments

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Properties of Electricity
    Tuesday, July 14, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Boat Electrical Wiring Practices and Diagrams
    Tuesday, July 21, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Direct Current Power
    Tuesday, July 28, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Alternating Current Power
    Tuesday, August 4, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
    Tuesday, August 11, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Trouble Shooting and Repair
    Tuesday, August 18, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, August 25, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Final Exam - Home Port
    Saturday, August 29, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, May 16, 2020
    10:00 am - 3:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713 517-2204

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Sunday, March 1, 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.

Continue Reading →

Junior Navigation

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Electrical Systems

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Communication Systems

2 Comments

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

ACA Kayak Instructor Training

Monday, November 11, 2019 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Navigation

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Introduction to Navigation
    Saturday, January 25, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Tools of Piloting
    Saturday, February 1, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Saturday, February 8, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Saturday, February 15, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • OpenCPN
    Saturday, February 22, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Beginning GPS
    Saturday, February 29, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Monitoring Progress
    Saturday, March 7, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    Saturday, March 14, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Saturday, March 21, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Exam Return
    Saturday, March 28, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

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.

Continue Reading →

Sail

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, January 21, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, January 28, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, February 4, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, February 11, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, February 18, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, February 25, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, March 3, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, March 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, March 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Continue Reading →

Weather

Monday, November 4, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713 861-4384

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Monday, February 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 24, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 2, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 9, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 16, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 23, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, March 30, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Advanced Marine Navigation

Saturday, October 12, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 832-570-3663

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Session 1
    Monday, February 10, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 2
    Monday, February 17, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 3
    Monday, February 24, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 4
    Monday, March 2, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    Monday, March 9, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    Monday, March 16, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    Monday, March 23, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    Monday, March 30, 2020
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Piloting

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Introduction to Navigation
    Monday, September 16, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tools of Piloting
    Monday, September 23, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Monday, September 30, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Monday, October 7, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • OpenCPN
    Monday, October 14, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Beginning GPS
    Monday, October 21, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monitoring Progress
    Monday, October 28, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    Monday, November 4, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Monday, November 11, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return
    Monday, 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.

Continue Reading →

Piloting

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 281-451-1146

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Introduction to Navigation
    Tuesday, September 10, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tools of Piloting
    Tuesday, September 17, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Tuesday, September 24, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Plotting and Planning Techniques
    Tuesday, October 1, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • OpenCPN
    Tuesday, October 8, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Beginning GPS
    Tuesday, October 15, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monitoring Progress
    Tuesday, October 22, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Practical Navigation Tips
    Tuesday, October 29, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Exam Distribution
    Tuesday, November 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam Return
    Tuesday, 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.

Continue Reading →

Cruising and Cruise Planning

Friday, June 21, 2019 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Electrical Systems

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Properties of Electricity
    Thursday, September 12, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Thursday, September 19, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Thursday, September 26, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Boat Electrical Wiring Practices and Diagrams
    Thursday, October 3, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Direct Current Power
    Thursday, October 10, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Alternating Current Power
    Thursday, October 17, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic & Stray Current Corrosion/Lightning Protection
    Thursday, October 24, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Trouble Shooting and Repair
    Thursday, October 31, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Thursday, November 7, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Final Exam
    Thursday, 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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Communication Systems

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Radio History & Communication Elements
    Tuesday, September 10, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • VHF-FM Radio Communications
    Tuesday, September 17, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Tuesday, September 24, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Tuesday, October 1, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • GMDSS
    Tuesday, October 8, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses
    Tuesday, October 15, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Other Marine Communication Services
    Tuesday, October 22, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, October 29, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Tuesday, November 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Marine MF/HF Radios (optional)
    Tuesday, 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, July 27, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, May 25, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, October 19, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, August 24, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, June 29, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Vessel Safety Examiner

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713-865-6992

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, January 26, 2019
    9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructors

This class teaches our Vessel Safety Examiner course.  It includes time to take the exam.     (more…)

Continue Reading →

Instructor Development

Leave a comment

Event Phone: (281) 451-1146

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Cruising and Cruise Planning

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Wednesday, February 13, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, February 20, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, February 27, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, March 19, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, March 27, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, April 9, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Sunday, April 28, 2019
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Continue Reading →

Advanced Piloting

Sunday, August 12, 2018 Leave a comment

Event Phone: 832-570-3663

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Session 1
    Tuesday, October 2, 2018
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 2
    Thursday, October 4, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 3
    Tuesday, October 9, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 4
    Thursday, October 11, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 5
    Tuesday, October 16, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 6
    Thursday, October 18, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 7
    Tuesday, October 23, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Session 8
    Thursday, October 25, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review & Test Handout
    Tuesday, October 30, 2018
    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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Monday, July 2, 2018 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, November 10, 2018
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, October 27, 2018
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Saturday, September 22, 2018
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Kayaking Level 1

Friday, June 22, 2018 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Sunday, July 15, 2018
    9:00 am - 1:30 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.

Continue Reading →

Advanced Piloting

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, November 7, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 5, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, December 19, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Exam
    Tuesday, December 26, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Piloting

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 832-467-1998

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Sunday, September 30, 2018
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 21, 2018
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, November 18, 2018
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 9, 2018
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, January 13, 2019
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 10, 2019
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Review
    Sunday, March 10, 2019
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Exam
    Sunday, March 10, 2019
    5:00 pm - 6:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Junior Navigation

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, November 7, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 5, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, December 19, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Exam
    Tuesday, December 26, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Navigation

Leave a comment

  • 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.

Continue Reading →

Sail

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Monday, January 14, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, January 21, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, January 28, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 4, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 11, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday, February 18, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Monday, February 25, 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Monday, March 4, 2019
    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.

Continue Reading →

Weather

Leave a comment

Event Phone: 713 861-4384

We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Sunday, January 20, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, January 27, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 3, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 10, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 17, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 24, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 3, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 10, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Review
    Sunday, March 17, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Examination
    Sunday, March 24, 2019
    2:00 pm - 4:00 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.

Continue Reading →

Electronic Navigation

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Tuesday, November 7, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 5, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 19, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 26, 2017
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Understand functions on your GPS and chart plotter, using your tablet or smartphone to help you navigate on your boat.

Continue Reading →

Marine Communication Systems

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction Dates
    Tuesday, June 12, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, June 19, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, June 26, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 3, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 10, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 17, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, July 24, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
    Tuesday, July 31, 2018
    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.

Continue Reading →

Marine Electrical Systems

Leave a comment
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.

  • Instruction
    Tuesday, September 11, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Electrical Wiring
    Tuesday, September 18, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Direct Current
    Tuesday, September 25, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Alternating Current
    Tuesday, October 2, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Galvanic
    Tuesday, October 9, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Tuesday, October 16, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • No Class
    Tuesday, October 23, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Troubleshooting
    Tuesday, October 30, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Review
    Tuesday, November 6, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Examination
    Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Make-up Exam
    Tuesday, November 20, 2018
    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.

Continue Reading →