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Rockville Sail & Power Squadron (RSPS)

A unit of the United States Power Squadrons ® (America´s Boating Club) District 5

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Elective Courses

We teach seven specialized courses that are independant, each focusing on a specific topic.

  • Engine Maintenance covers the operating principles and basic care and maintenance of outboard and inboard engines, including diesels.
  • Marine Electrical Systems covers onboard alternating current(AC) and direct current(DC) theory, operation and maintenance.
  • Marine Communication Systems covers marine VHF radios, the new digital select calling system, marine single side band (SSB) radion, and emergency communication systems.
  • Marine Electronic Navigation covers global positioning systems, depth finders, radar and integrated navigation systems.
  • Cruise Planning covers topics of interest for someone planning a cruise – whether for just a weekend or for a year – including preparation and planning, anchoring, security, chartering, and cruising outside the US.
  • Weather covers weather systems, patterns and forecasting.
  • Sail covers everything from the basic elements of how a sailboat works to sail trim, rig tuning, and sailboat racing.