Upcoming events
Classes
Courses will be listed when they are open for registration.
- CAPCA members must log in to register for members-only courses and also to register for public courses at the discounted price for members. Some courses may not offer a discount for members.
- Only online registrations will be accepted at www.capca.net/classes
Space is limited. No walk-ins will be accepted. - Reservations and payments - CAPCA uses PayPal for all payments. You’ll be automatically directed to the PayPal website whenever you click on a button that invites you to pay. You don’t have to have a PayPal account. You can enter your credit card information into the PayPal form each time you want to pay. However, if you sign up for a PayPal account, it’ll make future payments for membership renewal or course fees easier because PayPal will have your details on file. Setting up a secure account is FREE and easy. www.paypal.com/us
- No refunds unless space can be filled.
- If any refund is allowed, the request must be received via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 5 days before the class.
- Class cancellation - In the event of a cancellation (such as weather) you will receive an email and/or text message from the class coordinator
CPR/AED & First Aid for Boaters
Date: November 4, 2023
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost: $100 for CAPCA and SBYC members and their families; $115 for all others.
CAPCA MEMBERS MUST LOG IN TO THE MEMBER SIDE OF THE WEBSITE TO GET THE DISCOUNTED PRICE.
Location: Selby Bay Yacht Club, 1116 Turkey Point Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037
This one-day course is designed especially for boaters. The program is taught by American Heart Association Certified Instructors who are all experienced boaters.
Upon completion of the training, students will receive an American Heart Association Course Completion Card in CPR, AED & First Aid. This certification card has a two-year expiration date, and it is accepted by the USCG for captain’s license requirements.
An AHA-approved CPR face mask is required for this course. If you do not have one, a mask will be available for purchase at the class for $15.00.
Direct course questions to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This class is presented by the Safety Institute of Maryland in conjunction with CAPCA.
| Event Date | 11-04-2023 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 11-04-2023 5:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 08-04-2023 12:05 am |
| Capacity | 24 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available places | 24 |
| Cut off date | 10-28-2023 11:55 pm |
| Individual Price | CAPCA & SBYC Members $100. All others $115 |
Medical Emergencies at Sea: “Beyond First Aid”
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00am to 4:00pm (8:30 sign-in)
Price: $40.00 per person. ($25 for CAPCA and SBYC members) CAPCA members must log in to register at the member price.
Location: Selby Bay Yacht Club, 1116 Turkey Point Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037.
This course is designed to teach the recognition and management of medical emergencies off shore where timely communications and rescue are limited or not possible.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 11
| Event Date | 11-11-2023 8:30 am |
| Event End Date | 11-11-2023 4:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 08-11-2023 12:05 am |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available places | 30 |
| Cut off date | 11-10-2023 11:00 pm |
| Individual Price | CAPCA & SBYC Members $25. All others $40 |
Electronic Charting, Voyage Planning and Simulator
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Price: $150.00 per person. ($135 for CAPCA and SBYC members) CAPCA members must log in to register at the member price.
Location: Selby Bay Yacht Club, 1116 Turkey Point Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037.
This 8-hour 'Voyage Planning and Electronic Charting' class is designed for licensed captains and experienced recreational boaters to gain knowledge in safe voyage planning and electronic chart navigation. Students will receive instructor lead classroom presentation and hands-on electronic charting techniques using Rose Point's Coastal Explorer.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 18
| Event Date | 11-18-2023 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 11-18-2023 4:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 08-18-2023 12:05 am |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available places | 30 |
| Cut off date | 11-17-2023 11:00 pm |
| Individual Price | CAPCA & SBYC Members $135. All others $150. CAPCA members must log in to register at the member price. |