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March 2019
US Sailing Club Judge Seminar
$75
Instructed by local judge Eric Johnson, this event is for people who are interested in initial certification as a US Sailing Club Judge. Topics include deriving facts from testimony, managing hearings properly, applying applicable rules and arriving at conclusions, and a decision. A test & debrief will be conducted at the end of the day. $75 fee includes all seminar materials, continental breakfast, lunch & snacks throughout the day (Bring your own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing).…
Find out more »Connecticut Safe Boating Course
$90
Approved by NASBLA and CT DEEP and recognized by the USCG, this course exceeds the minimum requirements for the certification to operate a boat in the State of Connecticut, and includes Personal Watercraft and Water Skiing endorsement. Receive a 10% discount toward your next Landfall purchase, upon course completion. Restrictions apply.
Find out more »North U Sail Trim & Boat Speed Seminar
Led by Todd Berman, this North U workshop covers the fundamentals of upwind performance, plus advanced techniques that balance angle of attack, sail depth, and twist in both the main and jib in order to optimize speed and pointing in all conditions. For more information, contact [email protected].
Find out more »USCG OUPV Express Captain’s Course
$350
The USCG Captain's Exam Express course at Landfall is designed for busy executives/experienced boaters who want to learn the critical components of the OUPV (six pack) license exam in the shortest possible time frame. The ideal student will have a basic understanding of the Rules of the Road (COLREGS), basic navigation skills, basic seamanship skills, and for the license 360 days of sea time with 90 days in the last 3 years. You don't have to take…
Find out more »US Sailing One Day Race Management Seminar
Ideal for club race officers, this course covers organizing an event, regatta safety, writing the notice of race and sailing instructions, RC equipment, race committee preparations, setting the starting line, setting the course, starting, finishing and scoring.
Find out more »Safety At Sea Symposium and Practical Training
This new Blue Water Sailing Club program, fully sanctioned by US Sailing and entitled “Bluewater Sailing: Safety and Fun Offshore,” emphasizes hands-on experiences in fire management, emergency signaling & communications and offshore crisis management, along with advanced training in storm management, unexpected damage to the vessel, and evacuation procedures. This event is highly recommended for skippers and crews planning to participate in the Marion Bermuda Race.
Find out more »US Sailing One Day Race Management Seminar
Ideal for club race officers, this course covers organizing an event, regatta safety, writing the notice of race and sailing instructions, RC equipment, race committee preparations, setting the starting line, setting the course, starting, finishing and scoring.
Find out more »Marine Diesel Engines: Basic Course
$200
This seminar, taught by highly experienced diesel technicians, helps recreational boat owners and professional mariners become more familiar with their engines. The focus is on small marine diesel engines. We'll go through case histories, review samples of worn parts, give you a better understanding of diesel engine do's and don'ts, review check lists and offer some helpful anecdotes plus a few good sea stories!
Find out more »North U Sail Trim & Boat Speed Seminar
Led by Bill Gladstone, this workshop covers the fundamentals of upwind performance, plus advanced techniques that balance angle of attack, sail depth, and twist in both the main and jib in order to optimize speed and pointing in all conditions. A discount for youth sailors is available, and there will also be a special presentation on SAIL BLACK ROCK (home of the Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University sailing teams) and Sacred Heart Sailing.
Find out more »Speed & Smarts at Oakcliff Sailing
Presented by America’s Cup tactician and helmsman David Dellenbaugh, this seminar is ideal for those who are new to sailboat racing or those who want to delve into topics in detail. The morning session covers Downwind, and the afternoon session covers Mark Roundings.
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