Chattanooga Area Course Offerings
Schedule and Pricing
Click below for more information about classes. Or, send questions to csps.signup@gmail.com.
America’s Boating Course (ABC)
TENNESSEE LAW
Tennessee residents born after January 1, 1989 must have in their possession a TWRA issued Boating Safety Education Certificate showing proof of successful completion of the TWRA administered boating safety exam if operating a boat or personal watercraft alone. Non-Tennessee residents born after January 1, 1989 must show a certificate from any course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
The class includes a final examination that satisfies the TWRA Boating Safety education requirements. If you need a TWRA issued Boating Safety Education Certificate, you must purchase a boating safety “Type 600” Exam Permit from any business (licensed agent) that sells hunting and fishing licenses (Wal-Mart, Academy Sports, bait stores, marinas, etc.) prior to the class. You must bring the exam permit to the examination administrator to take the exam. The exam permit fee is in addition to the class fee. The permit will not be available for purchase at the class site.
COURSE DETAILS
Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (ET)
Location: Soddy Daisy
Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (ET)
Location: Lookout Mountain
America’s Boating Course offers the basics needed to get out on the water safely, and also meets Tennessee state boater education requirements.
The 8-hour America’s Boating Course covers:
- Introduction to Boating
- Boating laws and rules of the road
- Safety equipment and safe boating practices
- Finding your way – basic navigation
- Adverse conditions and boating problems
- Trailering, storing and protecting your boat
- Basic knots and lines
- Water sports and other boating tips
The cost of this class is $25. This does not include the TWRA exam permit fee. An optional comprehensive, full-color course book is also available for $25.
Advance registration is required. Email questions to csps.signup@gmail.com
ABC AT YOUR OWN PACE
You can learn boating basics at home with the online version of America’s Boating Course, available in Spanish and English.
A comprehensive full-color downloadable course book in either Spanish or English is included with this course. For more information or to enroll, visit https://americasboatingclub.org/learn.
http://www.usps.org/localusps/sss-cha
If you require a TWRA issued Boating Safety Education Certificate, the state of Tennessee requires that you successfully complete an in-person proctored (not online) exam. If you take ABC online or wish to self-study for the TWRA exam, America’s Boating Club of Chattanooga periodically offers a proctored examination that satisfies the TWRA boating safety education requirements.
Advance registration required.
Before you can take this exam, you must purchase a boating safety “Type 600” Exam Permit from any business (licensed agent) that sells hunting and fishing licenses (Wal-Mart, Academy Sports, bait stores, marinas, etc.).
You must bring the exam permit to the examination administrator or you will not be able to take the exam.
Advanced Classes
Advanced courses are intended to be taken in sequence, otherwise, there are no prerequisites. These classes normally meet for 2 hours a week and have assigned homework. End dates are estimated and do not necessarily reflect the number of sessions as classes may not meet every week.
Some courses may have family discounts available for family members who wish to share course materials.
Advance registration is required.
Location: Privateer Yacht Club
Boat Handling (BH)
Tuesdays, 02/28/23 – 04/18/23
Members: $90
Non-Members: $160
Marine Navigation (Piloting)
Tuesdays, 04/25/23 – 07/18/23
Members: $90
Non-Members: $160
Advanced Marine Navigation (AP)
Tuesdays, 08/15/23 – 11/7/23
Members: $70
Non-Members: $130
Offshore Navigation (JN)
Dates TBD
Members: $120
Non-Members: $210
Celestial Navigation (N)
Dates TBD
Members: $160
Non-Members: $270
Elective Classes
Elective classes normally meet for 2 hours a week and have assigned homework. End dates are estimated and do not necessarily reflect the number of sessions as classes may not meet every week.
Some courses may have family discounts available for family members who wish to share course materials.
Advance registration required.
Location: Privateer Yacht Club
Engine Maintenance (EM)
Tuesdays, 02/28/23 – 05/02/23
Members: $70
Non-Members: $130
Marine Electrical Systems (MES)
Tuesdays, 09/05/23 – 11/07/23
Members: $80
Non-Members: $150
Marine Communication Systems (MCS)
Dates TBD
Members: $70
Non-Members: $130
Weather
Dates TBD
Members: $80
Non-Members: $150
Cruise and Cruise Planning (C & CP)
Tuesdays, 05/09/23 – 06/27/23
Members: $70
Non-Members: $130
Seminars
There is no charge to attend although some seminars may have optional course materials available. A $25 USPS Administration Fee applies to participants who want their completion registered with USPS.
Advance registration required.
Rules of the Road
Tuesday, February 28, 6-8 PM (ET)
Docking and Undocking
Tuesday, March 7, 6-8 PM (ET)
Boating With Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway
Tuesday, March 14, 6-8 PM (ET)
Anchoring With Assurance
Tuesday, March 21, 6-8 PM (ET)
Emergencies On Board
Tuesday, March 28, 6-8 PM (ET)
Knots and Line Handling
Tuesday, April 11, 6-8 PM (ET)
Basic Weather and Forecasting
Saturday, April 1, 9 AM – Noon (ET)
Location: Erwin Marine Sales
