The Cape Coral Power Squadron’s next America’s Boating Course session will be held Monday, Nov. 2, at the Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron, 917 S.E. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral. Each class starts at 7 p.m.

The November class is the last one for the year. The next local session will be held Jan. 4, 2021.

America’s Boating Course gives boaters the basics they need to get out on the water safely, and it meets most states boating education requirements. The 12-hour courses include an introduction to use of local nautical charts.

Additional topics for the program include boat handling, cruising/cruise planning, engine maintenance, hurricane preparedness for boaters, marine electrical systems, marine communication systems, electronic navigation, paddle smart, weather and more.

For more about the course or for additional information about the Cape Coral Power Squadron, please call 239-549-9754 or visit the website at www.ccsaps.org