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  • Marine Electrical Systems
    Marine Electrical Systems
    Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    MES explains electricity and discusses boat electrical wiring, DC and AC electrical systems, galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, and ends with troubleshooting of boat electrical problems.
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  • Practical Marine Engine Maintenance
    Practical Marine Engine Maintenance
    Feb 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 09, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Feb 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 09, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    The Practical Marine Engine Maintenance stresses the diagnosis of modern systems, while also teaching the basics of engine layout and operation.
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  • Sail
    Sail
    Feb 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Feb 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    A course created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, for basic skills and knowledge.
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  • Cruising Under Sail & Power
    Cruising Under Sail & Power
    Mar 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Mar 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    A new course for new boaters for a great foundation for exploring inland and coastal waters. The course is an overview to show the various aspects of cruising.
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  • Weather
    Weather
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    In this course students will become keener observers of the weather, but weather observations only have meaning in the context of the basic principles of meteorology — the science of the atmosphere.
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  • Electronic Navigation
    Electronic Navigation
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Introduces GPS technology from the most basic receiver to chart plotter systems for navigation on board. The process of navigating by establishing waypoints and routes, and then running the planned courses, is demonstrated.
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  • Marine Communication Systems
    Marine Communication Systems
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    America's Boating Club Central Ohio, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Radio history and spectrum definitions are presented along with definitions of radio circuits that the student should learn, to choose the best communications method for his/her situation.
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  • Boat Engine Maintenance
    Boat Engine Maintenance
    Date and time is TBD
    Lewis Center, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Lewis Center, 8492 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
    Gasoline inboards, outboards, and diesel engines are taught in a way that reinforces the common aspects of how engines work. This new course is complete in one book with one exam.
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