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March 2019
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.
Find out more »Safe Powerboat Handling & Launch Operator Course
This 2-day, hands-on course includes New York State Boating Safety training and prep for U.S. Coast Guard licensed launch drivers.
Find out more »The Gulf Stream: From a Navigator’s Perspective
$175
Led by W. Frank Bohlen (a 19-time Bermuda Race navigator), this course includes a discussion of the navigational challenges of Gulf Stream and Florida Current sailing including a discussion on routing software. The course also includes a 45-minute segment on Medical Emergencies at Sea presented by Kim Zeh, MD. Medical Emergencies at Sea will discuss the many emergencies you may encounter, how to deal with them at sea, and how to properly prepare your Emergency Medical Kit. Receive a…
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: Intermediate Course
$225
In the Intermediate Diesel Engine Course in teams of two or three you will perform basic maintenance, trouble shoot and solve common diesel engine issues created by your instructor. This course builds on the Marine Diesel Basics Course however that is not a prerequisite. If you already have a basic understanding and some experience with diesel engines you will be fine to take this course.
Find out more »Weather Forecasting Seminar
The National Lighthouse Museum and America’s Boating Club (U.S. Power Squadron, established 1914, Staten Island Club) have teamed up to offer a seminar in weather forecasting. Topics covered include Air Masses and Fronts; Highs, Lows and Winds; Mid-latitude Storms; Tropical Storms and Hurricanes; Clouds; Thunderstorms; Fog; Beaufort Scale; Forecasting; Forecasting Tips; and Internet Weather Resources. Tickets are $15 for National Lighthouse Museum members and $25 for guests. A certificate of participation will be presented at the conclusion…
Find out more »Women’s Sailing Conference
This one-day, on-land event is an exciting opportunity for women to learn the art and science of sailing from experienced women mariners. Participants can choose four options from an array of a dozen hands-on and classroom workshops including sailing theory, navigation, outboard motor repair, sail care and more. An optional welcome dinner with a keynote presenter is available on Friday, 3/29, as well as a post-conference networking dinner on Saturday, 3/30. The conference fee includes a light breakfast, hearty lunch, and all workshops for beginner,…
Find out more »Safe Powerboat Handling Course
Successful completion of this New York State, USCG and NASBLA approved course yields a New York Boating Safety Certificate plus US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certification.
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