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January 2020
America’s Boating Course
Successful completion of this course, offered by New Haven Sail and Power Squadron, part of America's Boating Club®, satisfies Connecticut’s state licensing requirements. In addition to basic boating, it will also include personal watercraft operation. All students must visit the CT DEEP website and Online Sportsmen Licensing to obtain their free Conservation ID number in advance of the class. Go to: https://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales, go to the bottom of the page and hit “start”. All students will complete registration,…
Find out more »Photography Workshop with Onne van der Wal
$195
© yachtracingimage.com In this 2-session course, award-winning photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Onne van der Wal will explain how to use your DSLR in a clear, concise and humorous way. You’ll learn how to stop using the P or Auto mode and start using all the settings the pros use to create stunning imagery. To register, please visit http://vanderwal.com/workshops-lectures/
Find out more »Marine Navigation Course
Offered by America's Boating Club of Greenwich, Marine Navigation (formerly known as Piloting) is the first of their courses on navigation. It focuses on navigation as done on recreational boats today and uses GPS as a primary tool while including traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if the GPS fails. It includes many in-class exercises, developing skills through hands-on practice. Topics include: charts and their interpretation, navigation aids, plotting courses…
Find out more »March 2020
About Boating Safety Course
$60
Completion of this 8-hour class, presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3 in Milford, Connecticut, satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for a Safe Boating Certificate and Personal Watercraft Certificate. Family participation is encouraged. For advance registration, visit a0142403.uscgaux.info/. *All students will need to get a State of CT Conservation ID number before taking the course. Visit ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales to register for a free ID number. For additional information, call 203-530-3951 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Connecticut Safe Boating Course
This Landfall Marine Training Center course is approved by NASBLA and CT DEEP and recognized by the USCG, and it exceeds the minimum requirements for the certification to operate a boat in Connecticut waters, and includes Personal Watercraft and Water Skiing endorsement. This course is also offered on 3/14, 3/28, 4/18, 5/9, 6/6 and 6/20. For more information, call 800-941-2219 or visit landfallnavigation.com/connecticut-safe-boating-course.html.
Find out more »Cruising Club of America International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-On Training Course
© Mark Lenci Successful completion of this 2-part course yields a World Sailing-approved Offshore Personal Survival Course certificate. Part 1 comprises US Sailing’s Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course, covering heavy weather, offshore communications, medical matters, MOB prevention & recovery, crew preparation & training, essentials of damage control, personal safety equipment, and more. Part 2 is a 1-day session comprising classroom and hands-on practical training that will update participants with the latest information on safety equipment, sailing…
Find out more »North U Racing Tactics Seminar
© Julia Cronin/Outrageous Photography Hosted by and in support of the Sacred Heart University Sailing Team, this seminar is led by North U Director Bill Gladstone. For more information, email [email protected] or log onto northu.com.
Find out more »North U Racing Tactics Seminar
Hosted by and in support of the MIT Sailing Team, this event is led by North U Director Bill Gladstone. For more information, email [email protected] or log onto northu.com.
Find out more »Seamanship/Boat Handing Course
This course, offered by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, part of America's Boating Club®, contains material applicable to both power and sail, covering such topics as the construction and functioning of a boat, the skipper’s responsibilities, preparing the boat for use, handling and maneuvering a vessel under various conditions in close quarters and on the open water, Rules of the Road, anchoring, emergencies, and marlinespike/basic knots. To register, contact Squadron Education Officer Art Andrea at 203-641-0954…
Find out more »US Sailing Umpire Seminar
The instructor for this workshop is Bruce Cook, a World Sailing International Umpire and Judge, and a US Sailing Umpire and National Judge. The $75 fee includes all seminar materials, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. Bring your own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing and the appropriate World Sailing Call Book. For more information, contact Oakcliff Regatta Manager Patrick Burks at 516-802-0368 or [email protected].
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