If you'd like to come and visit us at one of our functions to get a first-hand look at what we're all about, that's wonderful! Just reach out to any of the club officers and we'll make sure we save a place for you at our next event. However, if you're already convinced you want to become a member, please continue reading and find out how!
Step 1
First, download the membership form (PDF, 377KB).
Step 2
The form can be filled out on your computer. Enter the requested information.
Step 3
Then, email the form to our Membership Chairman, Phil Cherry. You can do this via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Phil will confirm what the current membership dues will be. Phil can review options for payment at that time.
Step 4
Our Membership Chair will contact you once all of the information has been processed and a membership number gets assigned to you. Once you have this number, you can enjoy all of the perks that membership brings. Welcome aboard!
NOTE: While there is a way to join the USPS / America's Boating Club national organization online, we recommend against doing so for two reasons. First, it's slightly more expensive to join that way. Second, your membership will not be automatically associated with our local chapter and you'll have to go through another half dozen additional steps to get this link established. Be lazy! Talk to our Membership Chairman and get it all done at once.
To register, scroll to the bottom of the page.
To register for this class online, choose one of the following options:
- Register on the national USPS Web Site.
- Contact Education Director Jim McGinnis via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Call Jim at 607-346-5408
6/03 ABC-FLX Social
Join us at the Hotel Laurel at Seneca for our June social on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 18:00 (6:00pm).
Mark Wittig will be presenting on his decades of experience helping boaters with repair projects, as well as boat production and restoration. He is a former white water rafting guide and aquatic environment instructor. He has a deep knowledge of the boating industry and interesting stories to share with us!
The event is open to the public. We look forward to an evening of camaraderie, good food, and wine.
Dinner consists of a pasta entree, salad bar, and a glass of wine for $25/per person. No RSVP required.
6/06 Boat Tying Workshop
After the wind storm this past week, a number of boats broke free of their docks in our marina. Want a quick refresher so that you'll sleep better at night knowing your boat can't get away? Kris will be hanging out at the picnic table near Dock 3 to show you the ropes (literally). Catch her at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 6th.
Please RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so she brings enough practice supplies.
7/31-8/02 Boaters' Weekend Rendezvous
Motor by boat or car to our 2026 Rendezvous! Friday to Sunday, July 31-Aug. 2, at Lodi State Park. The pavilion at Lodi State Park is reserved for a pitch in dinner and games on Friday, July 31, starting at 4 p.m. On Saturday, from 10-12, all will gather for brunch across the lake at Sapalta, the restaurant at Plum Point Lodge. At 3 p.m., all gather at Miles Winery, which is accessible by water. At Miles, an anchoring seminar will be presented. On Sunday, overnighters will head home.
Please RSVP to Jim McGinnis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to attend any or all of the weekend's events.
The table below shows how all of our courses and seminars map into different certification levels within America's Boating Club. Vertical columns show the different Boat Operator Certification Levels, progressing from left to right. Rows indicate related courses or sequences of courses that are often classified together. Once a student has completed all of the courses, seminars and skill demonstrations in a column, they can receive the Boat Operator Certification listed at the top of the column.
Completion of each course in the Navigation Series will result in the award of a "Grade" (shown below each course name). Each grade after "Seaman" has the prerequisite of the grade to the left of it in order to be awarded.
The Educational Proficiency Award is given to students who attain the grade of "Advanced Pilot" and complete at least three elective courses.
The Educational Achievement Award, also known as a "Full Certificate", is awarded to students who attain the grade of "Navigator" and complete all of the elective courses. Recipients of this award are then awarded a grade of "Senior Navigator".
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Inland Navigator |
Coastal Navigator |
Advanced Coastal Navigator |
Offshore Navigator |
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Boat Handling |
Marine Navigation |
Advanced Marine Navigation |
Offshore Navigation |
Celestial Navigation |
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MARINE ELECTRONICS SERIES |
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Operations Training |
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Instructor Development |
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Seminars |
Computer Weather Forecasting |
Instructor Recertification |
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Using GPS |
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Other |
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First Aid |
First Aid |
First Aid |
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Skills |
Basic Powerboat Handling |
Coastal Navigation |
Advanced Coastal Navigation |
Offshore Navigation |
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Fire Extinguishers |
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* Course titles in italics are not offered by America's Boating Club. Sign up with for these courses with your local chapter of the American Red Cross or American Heart Association for these courses.