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Marine Electrical Systems 

ID:5399
Gain skills and understanding of marine electrical systems beginning with electricity basics, followed by boat battery systems, shore power, lighting ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions; starting 3/23/2026, ending 5/11/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

Please call (231) 995-1700 to register
 
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Weather 

ID:5396
An America's Boating Club course, this general weather course will benefit those sitting in their living rooms, as much as those standing behind the h ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 10 sessions; starting 3/24/2026, ending 5/26/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

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America's Boating Course 

ID:5400
Learn the fundamentals of safe boating in this core America’s Boating Club course. Successful completion qualifies you for motorized boat operator cer ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 4/21/2026, ending 5/12/2026

Cost: $125.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

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(NEW DATES April 29-June 17) Sailing 

ID:5398
Discover sailing this spring on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Novice and experienced sailors will enjoy learning the comprehensive essentials of saili ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions; starting 4/29/2026, ending 6/17/2026

Cost: $299.00

Instructor : ABC Staff 

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Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

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  Masters Camp Learn 2 Row: Week-long Intensive 

ID:6092
New! Ready to master the oars or shake off the rust? This 4-day intensive at historic Fountain Point Resort is the ultimate kick-start for beginners a ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 5/18/2026, ending 5/21/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Fountain Point Resort Location : 
  Fountain Point Resort.

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Masters Camp Learn 2 Row (Spring Session) 

ID:6093
Want to learn the sport of rowing or improve your rowing development? Row on beautiful Lake Leelanau from historic Fountain Point Resort on the northe ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 5/25/2026, ending 6/10/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Multiple

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Location: Fountain Point Resort Location : 
  Fountain Point Resort.

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Downrigger Fishing: Rig Your Boat for Results 

ID:6085
Learn how to rig your boat for big lake fishing success. If you are new to downrigger fishing, or simply want to learn more about trolling equipment, ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 5/31/2026, ending 5/31/2026

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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Great Lakes Fishing Charter: Catch & Cook 

ID:6086
Head to the Elmwood Marina and meet up with Captain Scott Anderson of Far-Fetched Fishing Charters for a morning of Lake Michigan fishing fun. Ply t ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; starting 6/7/2026, ending 6/7/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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Adult & Child: Charter Fishing Experience (Grades 4-8) 

ID:5922
Catch big fish on the big lake! You and an adult will experience deep-water fishing aboard the 'Farfetched.' Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun mor ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/14/2026, ending 6/14/2026

Cost: $399.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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Adult & Child: Charter Fishing Experience (Grades 4-8) (Option 2) 

ID:6225
Catch big fish on the big lake! You and an adult will experience deep-water fishing aboard the 'Farfetched.' Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun mor ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/21/2026, ending 6/21/2026

Cost: $399.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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Beginner Kayak Adventure With Paddle Antrim 

ID:6170
This half-day course meets paddlers where they are and helps them build confidence on the water. You’ll learn essential skills every paddler should kn ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM; starting 6/25/2026, ending 6/25/2026

Cost: $99.00

Instructor : Paddle Antrim Staff 

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Location: Milton Township Waterfront Park Location : 
  Milton Township Waterfront Park.

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Intro to Practical Outdoor Gear & Packing 

ID:6205
New! Love to hike, and planning to hit the trails this summer for outdoor work or travel? Learn how to balance pack weight against distance and worklo ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; starting 7/9/2026, ending 7/9/2026

Cost: $75.00

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons Location : 
  Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons.

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