The Cape Coral Power Squadron has scheduled six America’s Boating Course sessions for after the start of the new year.

The course is 12 hours in length and the classes will be held on Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 2, April 5, May 3 and June 7, each starting at 7 p.m., at the Cape Coral Sail and Power Squad-ron, 917 S.E. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral.

America’s Boating Course gives boaters the basics needed to get out on the water safely, and it meets most states boating education re-quirements. The courses include an introduction to use of nautical charts.

Additional topics 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 information, call 239-549-9754 or visit www.ccsaps.org.