Refreshing our skills

First night of classes for the ABC3 boating course. The course covers the various types of boats, required safety equipment, navigation aids, lights and sounds, anchoring,communications afloat, adverse conditions, water sports safety, trailering, personal water craft safety, and knots and lines.   The program is taught by the Fox Valley United States Power Squadron. We will get certificates upon completion and it is usually required in order to get boating insurance. My brother and I learned these skills when we were kids, but I think it is good to get a refresher. My wife and father-in law, are taking the course as well as me and my brother.