Monterey Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Monterey Bay Sail and Power Squadron instructors provide instruction as a civic service. There is never a charge for instruction; the only costs are those for materials, plus overhead costs such as classroom rental, shipping and handling, sales tax, etc. All instructors are unpaid, experienced, volunteers.

BOAT SMART is a course for all boaters (the personal watercraft operator; the hunter or fisherman operating an outboard utility boat; the skipper of a family cruiser; the sailing enthusiast). The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and features a proctored examination as required by many state licensing authorities and insurance companies. Many insurance companies (not all) will offer a substantial discount for boat insurance if the owner has passed this course.

CHART SMART is a course for all USPS Boat Smart Course graduates who are interested in information on using compasses, charts, GPS receivers and plotting courses.

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