1. USPS Course/Seminar Titles
Educational Leadership Meeting
San Antonio, TX
4 September 2013
R/C Priscilla Clarke, AP
Boating is fun, …we’ll show you how
11/21/2018

2. Overview
Publishing Com charged with review of our current course/seminar titles.
As we move forward into the public sphere in online offerings and through Ships Store we need to communicate the correct message to our potential customers as well as internally to our members.
11/21/2018

3. Goals To have readily understandable titles for courses/seminars
Show consistency in all listings (BoatUS, UWF, Ships Store, USPS website, Course Catalog)
Course/Seminar Titles must
Indicate course material subject matter
Be easily understood by anyone
Show consistency across the spheres of our activity or learning platforms.
Classroom
Online
Blended environment
Self-study
11/21/2018

4. America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition
Suggestion – change to:
America’s Boating Course
11/21/2018

5. Advanced Grade Courses
Suggestion – change to:
Seamanship and Navigation Courses
11/21/2018

6. Seamanship Suggestion – change to: Boat Handling
Seamanship (retain as is)
Basic Boat Handling
Basic Seamanship
11/21/2018

7. Piloting Suggestions – change to: Introduction to Coastal Navigation
Inland Boating
Coastal Piloting for Mariners
Piloting for Mariners
Inland Navigation
Inland Waters Navigation
Piloting-Navigating Your Boat on Inland Waters
Basic Coastal Navigation
Internally the course title distinctions are relatively clear, but the public really has no understanding of what is involved in Piloting and most likely wonders why we are teaching courses about flying anyway.
11/21/2018

8. Advanced Piloting Suggestions – change to: Advanced Coastal Navigation
Coastal Boating
Advanced Coastal Piloting for Mariners
Advanced Piloting for Mariners
Coastal Navigation
Coastal Waters Navigation
Advanced Piloting-Navigating Your Boat on Coastal Waters
11/21/2018

9. Junior Navigation - JN Suggestions – change to:
Introduction to Offshore Navigation
Offshore Navigation
Celestial Navigation Using the Sun
Celestial Navigation – Part 1
Basic Celestial Navigation
Introduction to Celestial Navigation
11/21/2018

10. Navigation - N Suggestions – change to: Advanced Offshore Navigation
Ocean Navigation
Celestial Navigation Using Stars and Planets (moon omitted for brevity)
Advanced Celestial Navigation
Celestial Navigation – Part 2
11/21/2018

11. Elective Courses Suggestion – change to: Know Before You Go Courses
Extend Knowledge Courses
11/21/2018

12. Cruising and Cruise Planning
Retain current title
11/21/2018

13. Engine Maintenance Suggestion – change to:
Inboard and Outboard Engine Basics
Basic Engine Systems
11/21/2018

14. Instructor Development
Suggestion – change to:
Presentation Techniques
11/21/2018

15. Sail Suggestions – change to: Sailing
Principles of Sailing and Sailboats
Sail – retain current title
11/21/2018

16. Weather Suggestion – change to: In-depth Weather and Forecasting
Retain current title
11/21/2018

17. Seminars
Suggestion – change to:
Informative Seminars
11/21/2018

18. Basic Coastal Navigation
Suggestion – change to:
Introductory Coastal Navigation
11/21/2018

19. Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Suggestions – change to:
VHF Marine Radio
VHF/DSC Marine Radio
11/21/2018

20. Boat Handling Under Power
Suggestion – change to:
Powerboat Handling
11/21/2018

21. Paddle Smart
Suggestion – change to:
Kayak and Canoe Safety
11/21/2018

22. Partner in Command Suggestion – change to:
Training Your Second in Command
11/21/2018

23. Mastering Rules of the Road
Suggestions – change to:
Rules of the Road
Nautical Rules of the Road
Boater’s Rules of the Road
11/21/2018

24. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
BOATING COURSE
America's Boating Course 3rd Edition
ADVANCED COURSES
Seamanship
Seamanship Course
Piloting
Pilotingw/Weekend Navigator
Piloting Course
Advanced Piloting
Advanced Pilotingw/Weekend Navigator
Junior Navigation
JN Course
Navigation
11/21/2018

25. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
ELECTIVE COURSES
Cruising and Cruise Planning
Cruise Planning -
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Course
Instructor Development
Marine Electrical Systems
Marine Communications Systems
Marine Electronics
Marine Electronics (ME 101, 102, 103)
Sail
Weather
11/21/2018

26. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
SEMINARS
Advanced Powerboat Handling
Anchoring
Basic Coastal Navigation
Basic Weather and Forecasting
Boat Handling Under Power
Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes
Emergencies on Board
Fuel and Boating
How to Use a Chart
Hurricanes and Boats
Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Mariners
Man Overboard
11/21/2018

27. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
Marine RADAR
The RADAR Book
Mariner's Compass
Mariner's Compass Seminar
Mastering the Rules of the Road
Paddle Smart
Partner In Command
Practical On The Water Training
Sail Trim
Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
Tides and Currents
Trailering
The Complete Guide to Trailering Your boat
Using GPS
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Using VHF & VHF/DSC
11/21/2018

28. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
GUIDES
Basic Plotting
Basic Plotting Guide
Boat Insurance
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
GMDSS and Marine Radio, Boatowners Guide
The Boatowner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio
How to Fly Flags
Introduction to Sailing
Introduction to Navigational Astronomy
Navigational Astronomy
Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Mariners
Marine Amateur Radio
Mariner's Compass Guide
Mariner's Compass
Plotting and Labeling Standards
Predicted Log Guide
11/21/2018

29. Courses/ Seminars
Title on "Current Course Editions Web Page"
Title from Materials Catalog
Cover Title on USPS web site
Ships Store Website Title
Introduction to Sailing
Sight Reduction Methods
USPS Nautical Glossary
USPS Glossary
Water Sports
11/21/2018