America’s Boating Club Offers Courses and Seminars for Every Skill Level
Whether you’re new to boating or looking to sharpen your skills before the season kicks into high gear, spring is the perfect time to invest in your on-the-water confidence. America’s Boating Club – Valley Forge is offering a full lineup of boating courses and seminars designed to help boaters navigate smarter, safer, and with greater ease.
From in-depth classroom courses to convenient online seminars, these programs are built for real-world boating on the Chesapeake and beyond.
Build a Strong Foundation with Weekly Boating Courses
America’s Boating Club’s seven-week boating courses meet once a week for two-hour evening sessions, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule while still gaining meaningful, hands-on knowledge.
This spring’s offerings include:
- Marine Navigation
March 17 – April 28
Downingtown West Middle School
Learn how to confidently plot courses, understand charts, and make smart navigation decisions underway. - Marine Electrical Systems
March 18 – April 29
Peirce Middle School, West Chester
A practical deep dive into onboard electrical systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance. - America’s Boating Course (ABC)
March 19 – April 30
Stetson Middle School, West Chester
A comprehensive introduction to boating safety, rules of the road, and best practices for boaters of all experience levels.
All courses begin at 6:30 p.m and are ideal for power and sailboat owners alike.
Sharpen Specific Skills with Online Boating Seminars
For boaters looking to target specific skills, America’s Boating Club also offers two-hour Zoom seminars, perfect for brushing up on essentials or filling in knowledge gaps before launch season.
Upcoming seminars include:
- Weather for Boaters – March 26
- Crew at the Helm – April 9
- Knots for Boaters – April 23
- Docking and Undocking – May 7
Each seminar starts at 6:30 p.m. and delivers practical, easy-to-apply instruction you can put to use immediately on the water.
Learn More and Register
Course and seminar descriptions are available at abcvalleyforge.org, and registration is handled through chestercountynightschool.org.
Have questions? Contact Larry Hartman at 717-860-8577 or [email protected] for more information.
