| Name of Course | Date | Sponsoring Organization | Location | Address | Contact | Fee | Pre-Reg Required | Additional Info |
Basic Boating
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2/1/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| PFBC |
Clinton County
Library at Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
| 236 E. Main St.
Loganton, PA 17747 | Justin Boatwright
juboatwrig@pa.gov
717-603-1306 | | yes | Please pre-register via e-mail or phone to Justin Boatwright. |
USCG Auxiliary
Sailing Skills & Seamanship
|
2/5/2020
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
(Weekly 1 of 16)
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $135.00 | yes | This is a comprehensive sailing safety course ending in a boating safety certificate. Gift Certificates are available. The class starts on Wednesdays for 5 sessions then moves to Mondays for the remainder. |
Basic Boating
|
2/15/2020
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Tioga County Bass Anglers |
Tioga County
Ive's Run
| 710 Ives Run Lane
Tioga, PA 16946 | WCO Chad A. Lauer
Chlauer@pa.gov
814-359-5250 | $0.00 | yes | The course is open to the public and is limited to 25 seats. Pre-registration is required via email to CHLAUER@PA.GOV.
Weather date is set for 02/22/2020 in case of postponement, times and location will be the same.
Lunch and other refreshments will be provided by the Tioga County Bass Anglers. |
USCG Auxiliary
Boating Skills & Seamanship
|
2/17/2020
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
(Weekly 1 of 14)
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $105.00 | yes | This is a comprehensive boating safety course ending in a boating safety certificate. Gift Certificates are available. |
Basic Boating
|
2/18/2020
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
(Daily 1 of 2)
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| PFBC |
Venango County
Sandycreek Conservancy
| 688 Polk Cutoff
Franklin, PA 16323 | WCO Mark Kerr
mkerr@pa.gov
814-337-0444 | $0.00 | yes | Course is open to the general public. Pre-registration is required. Register via email through WCO KERR (EMAIL: mkerr@pa.gov) Please provide name, age, email, and contact number� A RETURN REPLY WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 72 HOURS, BY WCO KERR.
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Basic Boating
|
2/22/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| PFBC & DCNR |
Butler County
Unionville Fire Hall
| 102 Mahood Road
Butler, PA 16001 | Moraine State Park
morainesp@pa.gov
724-368-8811 | | yes | This PA Fish & Boat Commission�s PA Basic Boating Course was developed to supply boaters with practical information so they can make better informed decisions on the water. Instructors provide students with information to help them reduce the risk of injury and conflict on the water.
Course is free. Donations to Unionville Volunteer Fire Company appreciated. Bring own drinks and lunch if desired. Juveniles must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No one younger than 11. Please advise/request disability accommodations when signing up. No sign ups after 2/7/20. While the course is free, it is the attendees' responsibility to provide a check or money order, payable to the PFBC, in the amount of $10.00 (ten dollars) to cover the cost of the actual certification card.
Reservations are required, call Moraine State Park office to register 724 368-8811 or email morainesp@pa.gov.
Boating Safety Education Certificates are required for all operators of personal watercraft, regardless of age, and for boat operators born after January 1, 1982 that operate motorboats of more than 25 horsepower. Students who successfully complete this course may apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the Commission and good for a lifetime.
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Basic Boating
|
2/22/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| PA Fish and Boat Commission |
Blair County
Jaffa Mosque
| 2200 Broad Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601 | Sean Sauserman
ssauserman@pa.gov
814-483-0886 | | no | |
Basic Boating
|
2/23/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Dauphin County
PFBC Headquarters; Susquehanna Room
| 1601 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110 | Dee Fisher
deafisher@pa.gov
717-705-7919 | | yes | Please email deafisher@pa.gov to pre-register. While the course is free, it is the student's responsibility to obtain his/her BSE card (cost is $10.00) after successfully passing the course.This course will be taught by local WCO's. |
Basic Boating
|
2/29/2020
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| PFBC/Chester County Parks |
Chester County
Hibernia County Park Mansion
| 1 Park Road
Coatesville, PA 19320 | Andrew Desko
adesko@pa.gov
215-968-3631 | $0.00 | yes | A minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction is required to pass the course. Participants should bring a lunch and snacks. Space is limited so register soon. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov (preferred contact) or by phone at 215-968-3631. Those who successfully complete the course may obtain this certificate, which is good for a lifetime (fees apply). |
Basic Boating
|
3/1/2020
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| PFBC/Chester County Parks |
Chester County
Hibernia County Park Mansion
| 1 Park Road
Coatesville, PA 19320 | Andrew Desko
adesko@pa.gov
215-968-3631 | $0.00 | yes | A minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction is required to pass the course. Participants should bring a lunch and snacks. Space is limited so register soon. Pre-registration is required by emailing Andy Desko at adesko@pa.gov (preferred contact) or by phone at 215-968-3631. Those who successfully complete the course may obtain this certificate, which is good for a lifetime (fees apply). |
US Power Squadron
America's Boating Course
|
3/2/2020
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
(Weekly 1 of 8)
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| Erie Power Squadron |
Erie County
Bayfront Maritime Center
| 40 Holland Street
Erie, PA 16507 | Carl Emerson
waldoingrapeland@yahoo.com
814-899-4558 | $50.00 | no | 8 week course on Monday nights. $50 for the first person. $10 for the second person, if 2 people are sharing a book. Plotting supplies are extra $20 if interested. Qualifies for state board driver's license. |
USCG Auxiliary
Coastal Navigation
|
3/5/2020
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
(Weekly 1 of 12)
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $165.00 | yes | This is a comprehensive, hands on, Coastal Navigation class. This will teach you how to get there and back even if your electronics fails you! There is NO previous experience necessary. Gift Certificates available. |
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
|
3/7/2020
07:30 AM to 05:00 PM
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $75.00 | yes | This is an all day course ending in a boating safety certificate. Lunch at the base is included. Gift Certificates are available. |
Basic Boating
|
3/7/2020
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Wellsboro Fire Department |
Tioga County
Wellsboro Firemans Annex
| 21 East Ave.
Wellboro, PA 16901 | Chad A. Lauer
Chlauer@pa.gov
814-359-5250 | | yes | Course is open and free to the public. Course is limited to 20 seats. A meal will be provided by the sponsor for a donation. Please pre-register by email to WCO Chad Lauer @ CHLAUER@PA.GOV |
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
|
3/7/2020
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Date 1 of 2)
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| Ranger Lake Rod & Gun Club |
Lehigh County
Ranger Lake Rod & Gun Club
| 2450 Quarry Street
Coplay, PA 18037 | Joseph Shambo
J.Shambo@RCN.com
484-515-7722 | $26.00 | yes | PA Boating Safety Education Certificate additional $10
Registration & Course fee collected prior to first session. Class session 4 hours each Saturday for 2 weeks. |
Basic Boating
|
3/14/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Clarnence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick |
Lebanon County
Gov. Dick Environ. Ed. Center
| 3283 Pinch Road
Lebanon, PA 17064 | Audrey Wells
governordick@hotmail.com
717-964-3808 | $0.00 | no | One day classroom course. Must attend the full course and pass the written exam. Successful participants will be required to mail to the PFBC $10 to receive their BSE cert. A donation will be accepted to cover the costs of using the Ed. Center. |
Basic Boating
|
3/14/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| PFBC & DCNR |
Erie County
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
| 1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16505 | WCO Matt Visosky
mvisosky@pa.gov
814-337-0444 | $0.00 | yes | Please register with Matt Visosky using email @ mvisosky@pa.gov. Please provide your name, telephone number, and the amount of people in your group when registering. Space is limited so sign up as soon as possible. |
Basic Boating
|
3/14/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| L.S.L Sportsmen's Club |
Franklin County
L.S.L. Sportsmen's Club
| 3549 Orrstown Road
Orrstown, PA 17244 | Emery L Horn
susanhrn@yahoo.com
717-530-1288 | | no | All Walk-in's welcome. Free Lunch |
Basic Boating
|
3/21/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Corry Higher Education |
Erie County
Corry Higher Education
| 221 North Center St.
Corry, PA 16407 | WCO Tyler Soety
tsoety@pa.gov
814-337-0444 | | yes | Please contact Sandra McClellan @ (814) 664-9405 or email her @ smcclellan@corryhied.org to preregister for this Basic Boating class. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. |
US Power Squadron
Mosquito Lake Power Squadron
|
3/28/2020
08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Mosquito Lake Power Squadron |
Beaver County
Boat World Bridgewater
| 1481 Riverside Drive
Beaver, PA 15009 | Alvin Martin
cyclops_al@hotmail.com
412-671-6314 | $40.00 | no | Coffee, donuts and lunch provided |
USCG Auxiliary
Sailing Skills and Seamanship
|
4/1/2020
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
(Weekly 1 of 8)
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| USCG Auxiliary York Flotilla |
York County
Susquehanna Yacht Club
| 1930 Long Level Road
Wrightsville, PA 17368 | Wendy A. Behr
Wbehr118@gmail.com
717-858-1474 | $40.00 | yes | |
Basic Boating
|
4/4/2020
09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
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| Brookfield Renewable |
Pike County
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
| 126 Lamberton Lane
Hawley, PA 18428 | Michelle Chorba
michelle.chorba@brookfieldrenewable.com
570-226-1370 | $0.00 | yes | Bring a packed lunch. No vending machines on site. No need to bring money, you will mail in for your certificate with $10 to PFBC after class. |
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
|
4/4/2020
07:30 AM to 05:00 PM
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $75.00 | yes | This is an all day course ending in a boating safety certificate. Lunch at the base is included. Gift Certificates are available. |
USCG Auxiliary
ABS Course
|
4/4/2020
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Date 1 of 2)
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| USCG Auxiliary |
Berks County
Reading Flotilla Training Base
| 2058 River Rd.
Reading, PA 19605 | Barry McElwee
barrymcelwee@comcast.net
610-775-1524 | $26.00 | yes | |
US Power Squadron
Ten Mile
|
4/25/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Ten Mile Power Squadron |
Washington County
Greene Cove Yacht Club
| Route 88 South
Millsboro, PA 15348 | Lynn Brockman
lynnabrockman@gmail.com
412-720-2821 | $25.00 | yes | |
Basic Boating
|
4/25/2020
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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| PFBC |
Crawford County
Conneaut Lake Sportsman Association
| 11861 Sportsman Rd.
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 | WCO Chad Doyle
chadoyle@pa.gov
814-337-0444 | $0.00 | yes | Please register with Chad Doyle using email @ chadoyle@pa.gov. Please provide your name, telephone number, and the amount of people in your group when registering. Space is limited to 50 so sign up now. |
Basic Boating
|
5/2/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| CCBC |
Beaver County
CCBC
| 469 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009 | James DeGori
jdegori@beaverpolice.us
724-773-6709 | $10.00 | yes | Community College of Beaver County / CCBC
PA Fish and Boat Commission / Basic Boating Certification
(1 Day course 9am -5pm) (May 2nd 2020) Classroom 9115 Classroom LRC-9115 (CCBC Campus) MUST register with CCBC (Use Code FITS01501) / Bring Bag Lunch. |
USCG Auxiliary
How to Read a Nautical Chart
|
5/2/2020
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $65.00 | yes | If you would like to get started with you Navigation skills, this is fun 4-hour course provides the basics. Gift Certificates available. |
USCG Auxiliary
Suddenly in Command
|
5/2/2020
01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
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| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary |
Philadelphia County
Coast Guard Base
| 1 Washington Avneue
Philadelphia, PA 19147 | Ralph J. Onesti
ralphonesti@verizon.net
610-745-3998 | $65.00 | yes | What to do, when unexpectedly...it's up to you! Gift Certificates available. The skipper of the boat is strongly urged to attend with their crew! Gift Certificates available. |
Basic Boating
|
5/3/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Forest County
Tionesta Lake
| 477 Spillway Road
Tionesta, PA 16353 | WCO Erik P Shellgren
eshellgren@pa.gov
814-572-0096 | | yes | A minimum of ten students are needed to conduct the class. |
Basic Boating
|
5/16/2020
09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
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| Brookfield Renewable |
Pike County
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
| 126 Lamberton Lane
Hawley, PA 18428 | Michelle Chorba
michelle.chorba@brookfieldrenewable.com
570-226-1370 | $0.00 | yes | Bring a packed lunch. No vending machines on site. No need to bring money. You will mail in for certificate with $10 to PFBC after class. |
US Power Squadron
Ten Mile
|
6/6/2020
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Elizabeth Boat Club |
Allegheny County
Elizabeth Boat Club
| Use GPS 309 North 1st Ave
Elizabeth, PA 15037 | Lynn Brockman
lynnabrockman@gmail.com
412-720-2821 | $25.00 | yes | please pre register by email elizabethboatclub@gmail.com |
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