Lowtide
Boating Education Series Bellevue Boating Course Demystifying
March 4 DSC and MMSI
Join us for the Boating Education
March 6
Series at Elliott Bay Marina, a free event Bellevue Sail & Power Squad-
sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club. The ron is offering a public boating Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a
Boating Education Series is scheduled course, America’s Boating Course built-in feature of your VHF radio that,
to run the second Thursday of every 3rd Edition at Bellevue High School. when hooked up to your GPS, guarantees
month during the winter and spring at The classes are held on Thursdays, faster and more accurate response when
the Seattle Yacht Club station located at 7:00-9:00 pm, and run for nine weeks. you need help. It also enhances boater
Elliott Bay Marina. Starting at 6:00 pm. For information and to register online: fun and communications in new and
All boaters are welcome, but space is www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/ unusual ways.
limited so please register with the Seattle Education or contact Dianne Greene at Seattle Yacht Club is offering a
Yacht Club at (206) 325-1000. diannegre57@comcast.net “Demystifying DSC and MMSI” class
March 11: “Understanding Bottom from 9:00-11:30 am at 1807 E. Hamlin
Paint Choices,” presented by Pettit Street, Seattle. Captain Bob Hayes will
Inverters & Chargers and “How to
About Boating Safely
answer all of your questions about how
Choose the Best Systems for Your Boat,” to take advantage of DSC. He will also
presented by Fisheries Supply.
This is a one-day, eight-hour
explain how to obtain and enter into your
April 15: “Spring maintenance &
introductory course for new boaters or
radio the unique number that makes the
conditioning” presented by Gregg Allen
boaters wishing to refresh their boating
DSC system work. This MMSI number
of Yachtmast,ers and “Safety preparation
knowledge. Topics include: boat types/
(for Mobile Maritime System Identifier)
and Coast Guard requirements for
characteristics, safety equipment,
identifies your boat to the Coast Guard
summer cruising,” presented by the
trailering your boat, boat engines, rules
and makes it easier for your friends to
Coast Guard Auxillary.
of the road, navigation, anchoring,
find you and make contact.
May 13: Cruising the B.C. Coast –
knots, risk management and situational
Come join us for this no-charge
presented by Robert Hale, author of the
awareness. Dates: April 10, June 12,
class and learn how to use this simple
Waggoner Cruising Guide
August 14, October 9, December 11.
technology that is already on your boat,
Contact: Suzi Ward (206) 352-8674,
Instructors are active members of
just waiting to be exploited! Please
or email: skw5761@msn.com or
the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
register by calling Seattle Yacht Club at
Bruce Lingle (206) 799-1667, or email:
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Course is
(206) 325-1000, or drop by and register
brucel@collisioncliniccarstar.com
suitable for age 14 and over. Bainbridge
at the front desk.
Island Commons, 402 Brien Drive,
If you already have an MMSI
Bainbridge Island.
number, bring it to share. If you have
Check 48° North out online:
Please pre-register, Joe Dunstan
questions about your particular radio,
(206) 724-1300, joe@parks4ever.com
www.48north.com
bring your owner’s manual.
Grant Winther, (206) 842-5862, email:
For more information, contact Peg
gawsail@sounddsl.com
Cheirrett at pegcheirrett@comcast.net
Build Your Own Boat in a Class!
One-week boatbuilding classes at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA
More than 20,000 beautiful wooden Chesapeake Light Craft boats are on the water. Build your own boat in one of our 5
1
/2–day classes!
FOR INFO CALL 410.267.0137 OR VISIT clcboats.com
Annapolis Wherry Passagemaker Dinghy Northeaster Dory
17’6” x 38” x 62LBS 11’7” x 54” x 90LBS 17’ x 56” x 105LBS
March 22–27 April 5–10 August 30–September 4
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