Flotilla 63

   Poquoson, VA

Boating Classes

Flotilla 63 holds classes in several locations at varying times.  Most classes require a nominal fee to cover course material.

Class Descriptions

Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) - All at Warwick High School (WHS) in Newport News, Mondays and Wednesdays unless otherwise noted, 6:45 (promptly) to 8:45 for 4 weeks (7 sessions).  BS&S is a NASBLA-certified curriculum that satisfies the Virginia boater education requirement.   Missed classes can be made up if arranged with the instructor.  Cost of the text is $35 ($42 for couples).  For additional information, please contact Greg Reese.

Starting May 5.

Starting July 9.

Starting September 8.

F63 reserves the right to change course time/date/content to suit WHS and Instructor availability.

America's Boating Course (ABC) - this short course is generally offered as an alternative to the BS&S noted above, however, the BS&S class offers more thorough information.

2008 course offerings have not been scheduled.

Coastal Navigation  - this course is offered in two segments - Basic and Advanced - to suit Auxiliarist and/or public demand.  Check this web site for updates!

 2008 course offerings have not been scheduled, however, if you are interested, contact Mr. Reese using the link above.

Virginia Safe Boating Course - Flotilla 63 offers this course in cooperation with the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries.  If successfully completed, the course satisfies the requirements for ages 14-16 to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC).

April 5, York County Yorktown Library, Rt. 17, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Lunch is not provided.

April 26 York County Tabb Library, Long Green Blvd., 9:30 a.m. -  5 p.m.  Lunch is not provided.