06/09/2026
On behalf of our Public Service, The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron is providing the following for all boaters and interested participants. Please consider this for yourself, shared social media announcements and calendars.
GET YOUR VA BOATING SAFETY CARD! - Saturday June 20 & 27 from 10am - 3pm. The fee is $25 and will include use of a Boating Skills Virtual Trainer and a free Vessel Safety Check. This is the most comprehensive in-person boating course available to give you the skills needed to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. Classes are presented in 2 consecutive sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive your card!
2 FREE Boating Seminars - Sunday June 28
10am - Intro to Marine Batteries - Learn the ins and outs of marine batteries. How to: choose the best battery for your boat, maintain your battery for longer life, get the best performance from your charging system, and work safely with batteries. Learn tips on both lead-acid and lithium batteries, plus upgrade considerations.
1pm - Fuel and Boating - Safety first - handling gasoline and diesel fuel respecting its lethal potential. Learn how to evaluate fuel consumption to avoid running out of fuel, and how to care for your fuel system. How to: practice environmentally safe fueling, control and prevent "oily waste" discharge, maintain engines, transmissions and propellers for best performance, boat ventilation, and employ special fueling rules and practices.
All seminars and courses are held at the NNSPS Classroom, located at 453C North Main St, Kilmarnock, VA.
Register by phone: Call Jim (804) 339-7218, email: [email protected], or our training page
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