One of the main goals of the America's Boating Club of the Pamlico (ABC-Pamlico) is “providing superior boating education”. We believe that an educated boater is a safer boater. ABC-Pamlico provides skill building opportunities to the general public through a variety of seminars, learning guides, courses and advanced courses. Our instructors are experienced and certified regarding their ability to teach the topics offered and in the use of modern instructional techniques. All classes are fun and informative, and bring you into contact with other boaters.
Become a Better Boater, take the Comprehensive America’s Boating Course
This course is for all boaters including skippers of a family cruiser, sailing enthusiasts, fishermen, personal watercraft (PWC) operators, canoe, kayaks and paddlers. It will give you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. You'll learn about boating laws and regulations as well as boat registration and licensing. Get in-depth knowledge of boating safety equipment and learn how to become a safe boater by learning the dos and don'ts of boater safety. Gain practical knowledge of navigation, rules of the road, handling emergencies and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering, important information for hunters, anglers and water sports enthusiasts, and so much more.
Taking a boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance and qualifies you for a state boat license or operator certificate in most states. To learn more about convenient ways to take this course at Home or In the Classroom or Online, click here.
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Get your Feet Wet with Seminars
These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two to three hour format, and valuable take-away guides. Each seminar provides credits toward the Boat Operator Certification program and credit toward elective courses.
Flare Demo Seminar Instructors: Don Dunlap and Donna Dunlap
The following seminars are available. Be sure to check the ABC-Pamlico Calendar for the dates and convenient locations of courses planned during 2024.
Boat Handling Rules of the Road Anchoring with Assurance Advanced Power Boat Handling Boating on Rivers, Locks & Lakes Confidence in Docking/Undocking Boating with Confidence Navigation How to Use a Chart Using GPS Introduction to Navigation Mariner's Compass Rules of the Road for Boaters AIS Electronics for Boaters Facing the Environment Basic Weather & Forecasting Hurricanes Preparation for Boats Tides & Current Modern Weather Forecasting Safety On-Board Emerginces Fuel & Boating Partner in Command Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio Man Overboard Propane Systems on your Boat Techniques Working with Knots & Lines Paddle Smart Trailering Your Boat Sail Trim Cruising Crossing Borders
America's Boating Club® continues to develop meaningful seminars and, as they are released, our ABC-Pamlico Squadron will fit them into the Educational Program. Learn more about all Seminars available.
Learning Guides
America's Boating Club® Learning Guides are self-study handbooks on specialized boating-related subjects of interest to amateur skippers and navigators. Topics range from GPS to Knots, Bends & Hitches; from Amateur Radio to Oceanography, from Boat Design & Construction to Navigational Astronomy and How to Fly Flags. These Guides are available through our Educational Department, simply email
One of the best ways to have a fun boating experience is to "know before you go".
Beyond the America's Boating Course, seminars and learning guides offered, ABC-Pamlico also teaches a large number of Elective Courses and Advanced Grade Courses ranging from basic deck seamanship to advanced navigation and engine maintenance.
Visit our Calendar for dates and locations of seminars and courses planned for 2024. We hope to hear from you soon or see you in our next classroom. If you would like more information relative to the public courses and seminars offered by the ABC-Pamlico, email
The Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT) was used to reinforce the concept of docking and trailering during high wind and currents during an Americas Boating Course. Pictured above is Linda Erickson, past Educational Officer.
America's Boating Club of the Pamlico is fortunate to have a number of certified instructors within the Education Department led by our Education Officer, Bob Vecchi and Cathy Karlovich our Assistant Educational Officer, Cathy Karlovich.
Pictured below is our Educational Team. From left to right, Kelly Hasslinger, Course Coordinator; Beth McCluskey, Admin Coordinator; Cathy Karlovich, Assistant Educational Officer, and Bob Vecchi, Educational Officer. Feel free to reach our to Bob at
