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Name of CourseDateSponsoring OrganizationLocationAddressContactFeePre-Reg RequiredAdditional Info
USCG Auxiliary
Boat Safely
2/10/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 4)
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 53 Dauphin County
Flotilla 53 Offices
321 Milroy Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
John Petrone
jepetrone@verizon.net
717-657-7710
 yesThe class is FREE, the manual is $30.00. This course will cover a broad range of topics including: Pennsylvania State Boating Requirements, Small Boat Handling, Boat Trailering, Necessary Safety Equipment, Rules of the Road, Piloting & Coastal Navigation, Lines, & Knots, Radio Operation, Weather and . . . . . so much more! Flotilla 53 volunteers are practical boaters for all your needs on the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay. Students completing the course will earn the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Certificate and be eligible for the Pennsylvania State Safe Boating License( required to operate a boat if under 16 years of age).
Basic Boating
2/13/2010
09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 2)
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Peters Marine Service Lehigh County
Peters Marine Service
1402 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
Bobby Michener
bobby@petersmarine.com
610-433-1606
 yesRelaxed family friendly learning environment. Thank you!!!
USCG Auxiliary
USCGAux BOATING SKILLS &SEAMANSHIP
2/16/2010
07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
( Weekly 1 of 14)
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USCG AUX Lehigh County
Lehigh County Senior Center
1633 Elm St
Allentown, PA 18102
Norman Houser
jho2228n@ptd.net
610-868-9089
$40.00no 
USCG Auxiliary
boating skills & seamanship
2/17/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 7)
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uscg-aux Philadelphia County
Wissinoming yacht club
5200 devereaux st
phila, PA 19135
vince paone
vincent.paone@phila.gov
215-783-8259
$50.00yes 
Basic Boating
2/20/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & P & L Boat Sales Allegheny County
P and L Boat Sales
1401 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
P and L Boat Sales
sales@pandlboatsales.com
412-323-1010
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
2/20/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PPL and Fish & Boat Commission Lancaster County
PPL Holtwood Environmental Center
9 New Village Road
Holtwood, PA 17565
Karen Ament
kament@pplweb.com
717-284-6274
$0.00yesRegistration by Feb. 16. PPL Holtwood Environmental Center, 9 New Village Road, Holtwood, PA 17565. If you have any questions or to register, contact Karen Ament at 717-284-6274 or kament@pplweb.com. To participate you must be 12 or older. Participants choosing to receive a Boating Safety Education Certificate will need to mail a $10 check to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission after successfully completing the course with a score of 80% on a Boating Safety Exam.
Boating and Water Safety Awareness
2/21/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC, Venture Outdoors, Sarah Heinz House Allegheny County
Sarah Heinz House
One Heinz Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mandy Smith
mirsmith@state.pa.us
814-443-9841
$0.00yesMust register with Venture Outdoors - (412) 255-0564 or www.ventureoutdoors.org
USCG Auxiliary
BS&S
2/22/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 71)
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SPRINGFORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Montgomery County
857 S LEWIS ROAD
ROYERSFORD, PA 19468
KEN SOLNTEFF
610-935-1097
$60.00  
USCG Auxiliary
Introduction to Sailing
2/24/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 4)
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USCG Aux Flotilla 4-11 Montgomery County
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Rosemont, PA 19010
Amy Conard
info@mainlineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$55.00yesnon-certificate course
USCG Auxiliary
Sailing Skills & Seamanship
2/24/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Date 1 of 8)
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USCG Aux Flotilla 4-11 Montgomery County
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Rosemont, PA 19010
Amy Conard
info@mainlineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$99.00yesCoast Guard Sailing Certificate Course
Basic Boating
2/27/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Indiana County Parks & Trails Indiana County
Blue Spruce County Park - Lakeside Center
1128 Blue Spruce Road
Indiana, PA 15701
Mandy Smith
mirsmith@state.pa.us
814-443-9841
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/6/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of Washington Washington County
Washington Gander Mtn.
1500 W. Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Washington Gander Mtn.
724-229-9800
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/6/2010
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
( Date 1 of 2)
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USCG AUX FLOTILLA 14-07 Lancaster County
AMERICAN LEGION POST56
109 N BROAD STREET
LITITZ, PA 17543
TERRY MILLARD
717-627-3885
$15.00yes 
US Power Squadron
America's Boating Class
3/7/2010
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 4)
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Pittsburgh Power Squadron Allegheny County
Oakmont Yacht Club
11 Washington Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
Jane Brandenstein
jane.brandenstein@verizon.net
724-728-2284
$35.00nocompletion qualifies for Pennsylvania Boating Education certificate
US Power Squadron
Squadron Boating Course
3/8/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 8)
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Erie Power Squadron Erie County
Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies (BCMS)
40 Holland Street
Erie, PA 16507
Tony Kloszewski
akloszewski@roadrunner.com
814-878-3636
$40.00yesCourse meets all state and NASBLA requirements.
Basic Boating
3/10/2010
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 2)
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PFBC Erie County
Rm 112 Tom Ridge Environmental Center
301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 1
Erie, PA 16505
Chad Foster
chfoster@state.pa.us
814-683-5126
$0.00yes 
USCG Auxiliary
Boating Safety Certification
3/11/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Date 1 of 4)
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USCGAux 4-11 5NR Chester County
Conestoga High School
200 Irish Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Amy Conard
info@mailineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$65.00yes 
USCG Auxiliary
Navigation Certification
3/11/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Date 1 of 8)
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USCG Aux Flotilla 4-11 Chester County
Conestoga High School
200 Irish Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Amy Conard
info@mainlineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$75.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/13/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center Armstrong County
Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center
142 Kerr Road
Ford City, PA 16226
Mandy Smith
mirsmith@state.pa.us
814-443-9841
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/13/2010
09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 2)
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Peters Marine Service Lehigh County
Peters Marine Service
1402 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
Bobby Michener
bobby@petersmarine.com
610-433-1606
 yesRelaxed family friendly learning environment. Thank you!!!
Basic Boating
3/13/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PPL Luzerne County
PPL Susquehanna Energy Information Center
634 Salem Blvd.
Berwick , PA 18603
Clem McIntyre
570-542-2886
 yes 
Basic Boating
3/13/2010
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

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Delaware River Yacht Club/PFBC Philadelphia County
Delaware River Yacht Club
9635 Milnor Street
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Art Friedman
art747@comcast.net
215-817-3451
$20.00yesThe course fee includes breakfast, lunch & beverages. Please make your reservation by contacting Art at art747@comcast.net or 215-817-3451 prior to February 27.
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
3/13/2010
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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USCG Auxiliary 05-07 Mifflin County
Rhodes Mem. Church
500 Highland Ave.
Lewistown, PA 17044
James Gotthelf
woodenshipsironmen@tds.net
570-758-8604
$15.00yesRegistration required. Please call listed number or (814) 386-8486 to register. Participants choosing to receive a permanent Boating Safety Education Certificate will need to mail a $10 check to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission after successfully completing the course with a score of 80% on the Boating Safety Exam.
Basic Boating
3/20/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of Greensburg Westmoreland County
Greensburg Gander Mtn.
1040 Towne Square Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Greensburg Gander Mtn.
724-834-2400
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/20/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & P & L Boat Sales Allegheny County
P and L Boat Sales
1401 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
P and L Boat Sales
sales@pandlboatsales.com
412-323-1010
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/20/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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Upper Dublin Township & PFBC Montgomery County
Upper Dublin Township Building
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Upper Dublin Township Parks & Recreation
215-643-1600
$0.00yesParticipants can register for the course through the Upper Dublin Township website provided. If this specific address does not work, then use www.upperdublin.net and go to the Parks & Recreation page.
Boating and Water Safety Awareness
3/21/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC, Venture Outdoors, Sarah Heinz House Allegheny County
Sarah Heinz House
One Heinz Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mandy Smith
mirsmith@state.pa.us
814-443-9841
$0.00yesMust register with Venture Outdoors - (412) 255-0564 or www.ventureoutdoors.org
Basic Boating
3/27/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of West Mifflin Allegheny County
West Mifflin Gander Mtn.
4505 Century III Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
West Mifflin Gander Mtn.
412-653-7300
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/27/2010
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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  Erie County
Dan Cliff Hose Co.
4th & High Street
Waterford, PA 16441
WCO Jim Smolko
jsmolko@state.pa.us
814-572-0078
 yesPlease contact Brook Tolbert 814-573-5149 or Jim Smolko 814-572-0078 about registering for this basic boating course
Basic Boating
3/27/2010
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 2)
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East Coast Marine Montgomery County
3363 W Ridge Pike
Pottstown, PA 19464
Chuck Ritschard
610-495-2400
$10.00 Two Saturday class from 8am to 12 noon each Saturday.
Basic Boating
3/27/2010
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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USCG AUX Montgomery County
East Coast Marine
3363 W. Ridge Pike
Limerick, PA 19468
Ken Solntzeff
webmaster530404@juno.com
610-935-1097
$10.00yes 
Basic Boating
3/30/2010
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
( Date 1 of 2)
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Carbon County
Beltzville State Park
2950 Pohopoco Dr.
Lehighton, PA 18235
Beltzville State Park
610-377-0045
 yesThe course will be held each night from 6 pm - 10 pm and participants must attend each night of the course session. To register please contact Beltzville State Park at 610-377-0045.
USCG Auxiliary
Boating Safety Certification
4/6/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Weekly 1 of 4)
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Main Line School Night Montgomery County
Lower Merion High School
245 Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
Amy Conard
info@mainlineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$65.00yesmeets certification requirements for PA, NJ, DE, MD
US Power Squadron
America's Boating Class
4/7/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 29)
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Pittsburgh Power Squadron Allegheny County
West Marine Store
4885 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3400
Jane Brnadenstein
jane.brandenstein@verizon.net
724-728-2284
$35.00nocompletion qualifies for Penna. Boating Education Certificate
Basic Boating
4/10/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of Moon Township Allegheny County
Moon Township Gander Mtn.
2400 Market Place Blvd.
Moon Township, PA 15108
Moon Township Gander Mtn.
412-494-9229
$0.00yes 
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
4/10/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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US Coast Guard Auxiliary Montour County
PPL Montour Preserve
700 Preserve Road
Danville, PA 17821
Kathleen Mitcheltree
kmitcheltree@wildblue.net
570-458-6662
$20.00yes 
USCG Auxiliary
Cruising the Chesapeake
4/15/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Date 1 of 4)
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USCG Aux Flotilla 4-11 Chester County
Conestoga High School
200 Irish Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Amy Conard
info@mainlineschoolnight.org
610-687-0460
$55.00yes 
Basic Boating
4/24/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of Washington Washington County
Washington Gander Mtn.
1500 W. Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Washington Gander Mtn.
724-229-9800
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
4/24/2010
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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: Derry Township Parks & Recreation Dauphin County
Granada Ave. Gym & Fitness Center
30 East Granada Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033
Zach Jackson
zrjackson@derrytownship.org
717-533-7138
 yes 
Basic Boating
5/1/2010
09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

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Corry Higher Education Erie County
Corry Higher Ed. Building
221 North Center St
Corry, PA 16407
Chad Foster
chfoster@state.pa.us
814-683-5126
 yes 
USCG Auxiliary
About Boating Safely
5/1/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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US Coast Guard Auxiliary Northumberland County
Fantasy Island Campground
Sunbury, PA 17810Kathleen Mitcheltree
kmitcheltree@wildblue.net
570-458-6662
$20.00yes 
Basic Boating
5/4/2010
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
( Date 1 of 2)
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610-377-0045 Carbon County
Beltzville State Park
2950 Pohopoco Dr.
Lehighton, PA 18235
Beltzville State Park
610-377-0045
 yesThe course will be held each night from 6 pm - 10 pm and participants must attend each night of the course session. Please contact Beltzville State Park at 610-377-0045 to pre-register.
Basic Boating
5/8/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Gander Mtn. of Johnstown Cambria County
Johnstown Gander Mtn.
600 Galleria Drive
Johnstown, PA 15904
Johnstown Gander Mtn.
814-266-1777
$0.00yes 
US Power Squadron
America's Boating Class
5/12/2010
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 29)
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Pittsburgh Power Squadron Allegheny County
Three Rivers Custom Canvas
HAMCO Bldg rear 106 Rochester Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Jane Brandenstein
jane.brandenstein@verizon.net
724-728-2284
$35.00noCompletion qualifies for Penna. Boating Education certificate
Basic Boating
5/15/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Community College of Beaver County Beaver County
Community College of Beaver County
1 Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
Community College Beaver Co.-Continuing Education
724-480-3452
$10.00yesMust regisister with Community College of Beaver County. Contact the Division of Continuing Education at 724-480-3452 for more information.
Basic Boating
5/22/2010
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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PFBC & Ohiopyle State Park Fayette County
Ohiopyle State Park - Resource Bldg.
305 Pressly Ridge Road
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Mandy Smith
mirsmith@state.pa.us
814-443-9841
$0.00yes 
Basic Boating
5/25/2010
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 2)
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Butler County Parks and Rec. Butler County
Butler Township Building
468 S. Duffy Rd.
Butler, PA 16001
Dave Hutner
alameda@nauticom.net
724-284-5383
$0.00yes6-10pm both nights
Basic Boating
6/9/2010
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
( Daily 1 of 3)
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BOWLDER VALLEY SPORTSMEN ASSOC Montgomery County
BOWLDER VALLEY SPORTSMEN ASSOC
PERKIOMENVILLE ROAD
SUMNEYTOWN, PA 18084
AMOS C SHANER
215-855-1200
$0.00