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October 2019
Piloting/Coastal Navigation Course
Offered by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, part of America’s Boating Club®, this eight-week course covers the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other marine data. The course teaches you how to use the GPS along with traditional dead reckoning techniques for planning and laying out safe routes, as well as ensuring that you are on course while underway. The $80 fee for members of United States…
Find out more »Weather Course
Offered by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, part of America's Boating Club®, this eight-week course covers the basics of marine weather. The $65 fee for members of United States Power Squadrons ($75 for non-members) includes all course materials. For more information and to register, contact Past District Commander Art Andrea at 203-641-0954 or email [email protected].
Find out more »November 2019
Modern Celestial Navigation
This is not your grandparents’ celestial navigation! Designed especially for yachtsmen and recreational boaters, this fast-paced, hands-on workshop provides an introduction from a 21st century perspective.
Find out more »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.
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