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Discover boating safety education with ABClubGCL | Boating Safety | Education in Upstate SC. Join our classes and community events today. Club Headlines Good News! We now offer on-line signups for ABC classes via this websites Upcoming Classes page and FaceBook ! Upcoming Classes: Boating Safety Classes: April 14, 21, 28 - America's Boating Course (ABC) See the Upcoming Classes page for more information including online enrollment. Upcoming Events Our Upcoming Events page lists the upcoming events, including boating activities, meetings and land events, during the next two months. Below are the upcoming events that we would like to highlight: March 27-29 - District 26 Spring Conference & Change of Watch, Columbia, SC April 18-19 - Keowee In-Water Boat Show 2025 Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs ): Don't leave the dock without it. Contact our VSC Chair to schedule your free watercraft inspection. Welcome! America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes Boating, Classes, Community Service, and Fun on Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell

America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes looks forward to seeing you at one of these upcoming events. Here is a summary of the events coming up in the next two months. Upcoming Events With South Carolina's year-round boating season, our club has an active program of boating activities. From beach ups to weekend adventures, there's something for everyone. Have an idea that is not on our schedule? Email our Administrative Officer at admin@abclubgcl.org . Go to our Events Calendar On Deck for March & April... March 3, 9:30 am, Newcomer Club Meeting , St. Mark United Methodist Church March 5, 4:00 pm, ExCom Meeting, Seneca Library March 7, 10:30 am, Member Meeting, Potluck Lunch & Guest Speaker , Keowee Key Activity Center March 27-29, District 26 Spring Conference & Change of Watch , Columbia, SC A pril 7, 9:30 am, Newcomer Club Meeting , St. Mark United Methodist Church April 9, 4:00 pm, ExCom Meeting, Seneca Library April 18-19, Keowee Marina In-Water Boat Show Save these Dates... May 15, Quince de Mayo Party, Woodard's Residence October 16-18, District 26 Cruise & Rendezvous, St. Simon Island, GA GET YOUR VSC

The national America's Boating Club offers discounts and other benefits to members of Golden Corner Lakes. Look here for more information, then join our club! Membership Benefits Check out our membership brochure to learn about the benefits of America's Boating Club membership. Consider the Benefits Learn Engage Connect Discounts We're Glad You're Here JOIN NOW CONTACT US

Become a member of America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes. Join our boating club for education, friendships, and boating fun. How to Join It's Easy to Join: Fill out and submit this online New Member Registration form - OR - Contact our Membership Chair at: membership@abclubgcl.org. We will contact you, answer any questions you have, and help with the rest of the process. We look forward to welcoming you on board and helping you to meet other members and begin enjoying the benefits of membership. New Member Registration Membership in America's Boating Club (United States Power Squadron) provides you with a series of benefits and opportunities to experience expanded boating activities, enhancement of your boating education, and the chance to socialize with people with the same boating and sailing interests. First name Last name Email Home Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Phone Number Gender * Male Female Birthday Are there other members of your household interested in membership? Tell us about your boating experience... If you own a boat, tell us about it... Tell us about you... Submit

America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes teaches this class about boat handling, docking your boat, dealing with emergencies, anchoring, and line handling. Course Description for Boat Handling Course Our Boat Handling course is intended for recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class like America's Boating Course, and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations. Boat Handling covers these topics: Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Under Way Anchoring with Assurance: Don't Get Carried Away Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know Building on the basics of recreational boating as presented in the public boating course (ABC), Boat Handling adds foundational information for continuing boater education. Emphasis within the course has been placed on more advanced boating skills, especially docking and boat handling, rules of the road, and marlinspike. Our small course format allows for informal questions and dialogue to ensure complete understanding of the concepts and principles. This is a 7-week course and includes On the Water training option at the end. Cost includes the printed book or E-Book in PDF format. Upon completion of the exam you will receive credit for Boat Handling/Seamanship and Club members will have an S grade after your name. As an option, each topic is also available as a free-standing seminar although we encourage taking the full suite of offerings. Worried about making a 7-week commitment? Don’t be. Our instructor team has the flexibility to work with your schedule should you miss some classes. This class is also available for self-paced learning online at America's Boating Club Online Learning (E-Book only) . Go to our Upcoming Classes page to see the current schedule of classes. If you are interested in this class, please fill out our Course Interest Form .

America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes offers classes for new and experienced boaters. We also offer online classes and seminars. Check them out today. Get Started, Become a Better Boater, Expand Your Boating Horizons The America's Boating Course trifold shares the benefits and features of this great course. The Become a Better Boater trifold provides an overview of USPS/ABClub educational programs. Our Offerings Want to be a safer, more confident boater? Whether you're looking to get started or to expand your boating knowledge and skills as the primary boat operator or crew, our educational programs are here to help. If you're new to boating or need a refresher , start with America's Boating Course , taught by volunteers who have a passion for helping students learn, certified instructor credentials, strong technical knowledge, and real-world experience. Graduates receive their state Boater Education card. Continue your education with c ourses and seminars on specialized topics such as: Boat Handling Marine Navigation All About Marine Radio Seminar Using GPS Seminar Weather for Boaters Seminar Test your knowledge and skills against the standards of our Boat Operator Certification (BOC) program and earn BOC certification as an inland or coastal navigator. How to start: Talk to our Educational Officer. Check out our trifolds, course and seminar descriptions , and overview of our OTW/BOC programs. Start planning your educational path with the help of our club's detailed How to Plan Your Courses and Seminars guide. See our list of Upcoming Classes to register and participate. UPCOMING CLASSES

America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes teaches marine navigation skills usings and OpenCPN software. These piloting skills are very useful on the Intercoastal waterway and major rivers. Course Description for Marine Navigation We are excited to offer the new Marine Navigation course. America's Boating Club has updated its Piloting course to become more relevant to today’s boater. Learn the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other available marine data. The Marine Navigation course teaches you how to use the GPS along with traditional dead reckoning techniques for planning and laying out safe routes, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway. In this course you will learn: Charts and their interpretation How to interpret landmarks and other navigation aids How to plot a course and determine distance and direction Basic compass fundamentals Use of basic GPS displays and how to interpret the information they provide The use of OpenCPN, a software tool for preplanning a course How to monitor your progress using the tools available to you The Seaman’s Eye – simple skills for safe navigation This is a 10 week class. Cost includes either the printed book or E-Book in PDF format. Upon completion of the exam you will receive credit for Marine Navigation and Club members will have an P grade after your name. Worried about making a 10-week commitment? Don’t be. Our instructor team has the flexibility and work with your schedule should you miss some classes. This class is also available for self-study online (E-Book only) at America's Boating Club on-line education . Go to our Upcoming Classes page to see the current schedule of classes. If you are interested in this class, please fill out our Course Interest Form .

America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes and teach your more about VHF radio. They are used when boating on the Intercoastal waterway or on major rivers. Seminar Description for All About Marine Radio Getting comfortable with the marine electronics available today can be intimidating to new, and even experienced, boaters. One of the most common electronic devices on board today is a VHF marine radio. This seminar will take the mystery out of these units and show you how to set your units up to get the most out of them. What you will learn How to use a VHF radio like a pro, including proper radio protocol The proper uses of the various channels How the digital selective calling (DSC) rescue feature works with the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number Explanation of AIS (automated identification system) available on the latest VHF radios. You'll also get tips on purchasing and installing a VHF to get the most out of your investment. This seminar is also available for self-study online (E-Book only) at America's Boating Club on-line education Go to our Upcoming Classes page to see the current schedule of classes. If you are interested in this class, please fill out our Course Interest Form .

Take this course to get your South Carolina or Georgia Boater Education card. America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes instructors are NASBLA Certified! Course Description for ABC America's Boating Course The America’s Boating Course (ABC3) offers a comprehensive introduction to recreational boating. Successful completion of the ABC3 review and multiple choice examination held at the end of class meets the education requirements for boater operator certification approved by the Georgia and South Carolina DNR and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Who should take ABC3? In Georgia, if you were born after January 1, 1998 you are required to have a NASBLA approved boating safety certificate to operate a boat legally. In South Carolina, if you were born after July 1, 2007 you are required to have a NASBLA approved boater education card. If you are new to boating this course begins to build your confidence around boats through knowledge of: o Boat types and terminology o Required Safety Equipment o Government and State Regulations o Navigation Rules of the Road o Water Sports Safety o Introductory Boat Handling Skills o So much more… If you are new to boating in our lakes in the Upstate and Northeast Georgia, this course introduces you to some local water’s knowledge through certified local instructors If you want to meet other boaters who are interested in enhancing their boating knowledge Go to our Upcoming Classes page to see the current schedule of classes. If you are interested in this class, please fill out our Course Interest Form .

Contact America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes about boating education, boating safety, vessel safety check, club membership, or events on and off the water! We would love to hear from you... Contacting us is easy. Complete th e form below and our Membership Chair will contact you. First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for contacting us! Send

The bridge and executive committee are at the helm of America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes Our Leadership Team Commander Jon Arterburn Email Executive Officer Jeff Woodard Email Email Educational Officer Carol Calhoun Email Administrative Officer Ken Minton Email Secretary Vicky DeCristofaro Email Treasurer Andrea Arterburn

The Golden Anchor is the online newsletter for America's Boating Club - Golden Corner Lakes. Golden Anchor and Other Publications Our Club Newsletter: Golden Anchor Current Issue Archive District 26 Website Newsletter: 026 ° True Current Issue USPS/ABClub Website Publications: Compass Newsletter The Ensign Magazine