Vessel Safety Check

A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy safety examination of your boat.

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About Us

America's Boating Club Valley Forge, formerly known as The Main Line Sail and Power Squadron, is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons.

Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, we are a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation, and related subjects.

If you are not an ABC Valley Forge member, we invite you to browse through our site to learn more about the USPS organization and ABC Valley Forge.  Of special interest to you will be our Boating Courses.

If you're really serious about having a fun time, join us!. Take member courses, join your fellow members on cruises and rendezvous, and participate in civic service activities.

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America's Boating Course

A course designed for all boaters, including paddle boaters, sail boaters, power boaters, those who fish, and those who enjoy personal watercraft.

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Marine Navigation

Marine Navigation is a course which covers the basics of coastal and inland navigation.

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Marine Electrical Systems

Marine Electrical Systems covers boat electrical wiring, lightning protection, galvanic and stray current corrosion and boat electrical system troubleshooting.

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How to Use GPS

This course is designed to teach boaters how to get the most out of their GPS systems, to use waypoints, build and execute routes, monitor progress, and more.

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Confidence in Docking

This course is designed to teach boaters how to dock and undock their boats with confidence and skill. Learn how to approach the dock in a variety of conditions and safely secure your boat, and how to depart the dock in any situation.

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