Recreational Boating

Date:

April 4, 2026

Hours:

8:00am - 6:00pm

Location:

Petersburg Parks and Rec

Address:

500 N. 3rd St. Petersburg, AK 99833 United States

Cost:

FREE to all participants

Instructor:

Katy Pendell, Stephanie Payne, Annie Grenier

Registration:

Email: spayne@petersburgak.gov

AMSEA is conducting a Recreational Boating class in Petersburg, Alaska. For boaters operating small power, wind and paddle-powered vessels on near-shore coastal waters and lakes. It is designed for new, inexperienced boaters as well as for more experienced individuals who are new to boating in Alaska. The course length varies, as this basic course can be tailored to the needs and desires of groups such as teenage boaters, hunters who boat in winter conditions, kayakers, etc.

Topics in this class may include:

Float plans
Boating trip risk assessment
Reading the weather
Essential items for every boating trip
Handling an outboard engine malfunction
Retrieving someone who falls overboard
Tying knots
Basic anchoring skills
Docking skills
Cold water survival skills
How to use a VHF radio
How to make a proper Mayday call

Additional topics can be added depending upon the needs of your group.