North River Power Squadron, a division of the United States Power Squadrons,
a nnon-profit boating education organization, announces an accelerated Summer
Basic Boating course. The 16 hours course will be taught over one weekend with
all day sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The class will be conducted on a
rolling basis as soon as 10 or more students enroll in a downtown Manhattan
location. Persons who enroll will be notified of the first available date and
place of the classes as soon as the required number of students enroll. The
course is normally given over 8 weeks in the Spring and Fall. An examination
will be given following the completion of the course which if passed will
entitle the student to a certificate and right to join USPS. It can also be
used toward licensing requirement in Connecticut and New Jersey. If you wish
to enroll email or call our Commander, Marvin Lipper at
212-686-7509 or you may leave a message on the Squadron voice mail at
(212)-217-2900. There is a nominal charge of $55 for materials which includes
a course book and ploting tools.