Lowtide
Edmonds Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Classes
The Edmonds Flotilla 12 will be
teaching the following public boating courses: Boating Skills And Seamanship:
12 week course, 7:00-9:00 pm, beginning February 16. This class covers all aspects of boating, and is good for both novice and experienced boaters. Weekend Navigator: 11 week course,
7:00-9:30 pm beginning February 14. This class covers fundamental principals, tides and currents, tools of navigation, plus the use of electronic equipment. About Boating Safely Course: This
is a one day 8 hour class that with completion and passing the test will qualify the student to apply for the Washington State Boaters Card. These classes will be held March 17, April 21, May 19 and June 16. Classes at Chuck Olson Chevrolet
Auxiliary classroom. Questions, email
boatclasses@hotmail.com or contact Korky Heryla at (425) 483-9684.
Safety at Sea Seminar February 25-26
The Sailing Foundation is hosting a
US Sailing sanctioned two day seminar on safe boating practices and safety equipment in Seattle. Noted author and sailor John Rousmaniere will moderate the weekend’s events, assisted by West Marine’s Chuck Hawley. Designed and conducted by nationally recognized sailors, the seminar will provide novice and experienced boaters with information and skills on boat preparation, handling heavy weather, recommended safety equipment, emergencies at sea, and preparing for sailing offshore. The program is open to cruising and racing skippers, crew, and family, recreational power boaters, and commercial fishermen. The Saturday classroom program is designed to meet the requirements for racers competing in US and Canadian offshore events. Sunday’s program includes hands-on training and in-the-water demonstrations. Visit:
www.thesailingfoundation.org
Winter Boating Classes and Seminars
The Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron
offers the following boating classes taught by experienced, certified instructors. For information or to register on-line for all classes and seminars, go to:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org Advanced Classes and Electives are
now open to non-members. All are from 7:00-9:00 pm. January 9: Piloting, 10 weeks, at Lake Hills Elementary, Bellevue January 10: Marine Communication Systems, 8 weeks at Lake Hills Elem. January 12: Sail, 8 weeks at Neptune Sail Club, Kirkland February 2: Engine Maintenance, 10 weeks at Lake Hills Elementary These seminars are from 6-8:00 pm and held at West Marine, Bellevue. January 11: Mariner’s Compass Janaury 18: Using GPS February 8: Anchoring February 22: Basic Coastal Navigation March 14: VHF Marine Radio
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