BATH — The Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron has announced a lineup of safeboating classes to be held throughout the region during the fall, according to Squadron Education Officer John McMullen. All classes are opened to the public.

Organizers note that whether the course covers the basics, is a refresher or deals with maintenance issues, they all contribute to the goal that “safe boating is fun boating for all involved.”

Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, the local unit of the United Power Squadrons, the oldest and largest nonprofit boating education organization in the country, will offer the following classes:

— Marine Electrical Systems: This course covers the wiring of a boat, including boat electrical wiring practices and diagrams, direct and alternating current power, galvanic and stray current corrosion, and lightning protection. Troubleshooting is emphasized throughout, so students should feel comfortable performing even tricky wiring tasks after passing this course.

The course is offered at Wiscasset High School; registration is through Wiscasset Adult Ed. The class is eight weeks on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

— America’s Boating Course: Learn the basics of boating, rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, use of compass for bearing, marine charts and introduction to piloting. This course meets the requirements of most states for a recreational boating license. Two classes are devoted to navigation and charting. Book and piloting tools are included in the cost of the classes.

The class is offered at Brunswick High School and registration is through Merrymeeting Adult Ed. The class runs seven weeks on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

It is also offered at Morse High School in Bath. Registration is through Bath Adult Education and class goes for seven weeks on Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call John McMullen at 433-7848.