Class and Seminar Descriptions and Sign Up:
Cruising the San Juan Islands/Part 2
Offered by the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Please contact Ann Einboden at SEO@abcsji.org to sign up or for more information. Or register at www.abcsji.org
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Shrimping Local Waters
Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our squadron is offering a free how-to seminar on Shrimping in Local Waters, to be held virtually via Zoom, Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Community members can learn how to catch shrimp in the waters surrounding Whidbey and Fidalgo islands, including buying necessary equipment, how to properly rig your pots, how to avoid losing your gear and how to catch more shrimp. According to course instructor Jerry Liggett, shrimping season is very short – in some locations, only two day for a few hours each day, so preparation is key to successful shrimping. Liggett said that Spot shrimp are the largest shrimp species found in local waters, and are tasty and fun to catch. However, “the learning curve can be frustrating. In addition to equipment advice and licensing requirements and regulations, we’ll gladly share our experience, as well as shrimping lore and opinions on the best locations, times and tides. “ Liggett said that one of the most frequent questions he’s asked is, “I’ve caught the shrimp, now what?” He promised to share some preparation and cooking advice as well.Those interested in attending can contact Liggett at jliggett4@hotmail.com. The Zoom log-in information will be emailed prior to the event date. |
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ABC CLASS:
Saturdays April 2 and April 9, 2022. This is a two-day, introductory boating class with subject matter including basic boat handling, safety considerations, Federal and State equipment and safety requirements and nautical rules of the road. Successful completion of the course will qualify individuals for the Washington State Boater Education Card now required for most boaters. Free on the water training available. |
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BOAT HANDLING CLASS
The Boat Handling Course is created to serve the needs of both the novice and experienced boater, as well as the non-boater, teaching practical, useful basic skills and knowledge required to confidently pilot a boat. The new course consists of six two-hour sessions: *Rules of the Road — A Practical Approach *Confidence in Docking and Undocking — Slow Speed Maneuvering *Boating with Confidence — Handling your Boat Underway *Anchoring with Assurance — Don't Get Carried Away *Emergencies on Board - Preparation for Handling Common Problems Knots and Line Handling — The Knots You Need to Know **Free on the water training is available for students on request Cost for squadron members, $60. For non-members, $110. Class will be taught online |
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PILOTING COURSE
Piloting is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning. Topics covered include:
• Charts and their interpretation
• Navigation aids and how they point to safe water
• Plotting courses and determining direction and distance
• The mariner’s compass and converting between True and Magnetic
• Use of GPS – typical GPS displays and information they provide, setting up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS route.
• Pre-planning safe courses and entering them into the GPS
• Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning
• The “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking that one is on course.
The course consists of ten two-hour sessions, 6-8 PM
The cost is $75 for the text for squadron members plus $6 for the plotter and $11 for the dividers if needed. Spouses or partners who share text and equipment $35.
The cost for non-members will be an additional $50.
Piloting is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning. Topics covered include:
• Charts and their interpretation
• Navigation aids and how they point to safe water
• Plotting courses and determining direction and distance
• The mariner’s compass and converting between True and Magnetic
• Use of GPS – typical GPS displays and information they provide, setting up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS route.
• Pre-planning safe courses and entering them into the GPS
• Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning
• The “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking that one is on course.
The course consists of ten two-hour sessions, 6-8 PM
The cost is $75 for the text for squadron members plus $6 for the plotter and $11 for the dividers if needed. Spouses or partners who share text and equipment $35.
The cost for non-members will be an additional $50.
SAIL COURSE
The SAIL course is a complete sail course created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, teaching basic skills and knowledge. The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety, sail processes and then tackles the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail adjustments, marlinespike, helmsmanship and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.
Cost per member, $60. For spouses or partners sharing a textbook, their fee is an additional $20
Non-members $90.
The SAIL course is a complete sail course created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, teaching basic skills and knowledge. The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety, sail processes and then tackles the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail adjustments, marlinespike, helmsmanship and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.
Cost per member, $60. For spouses or partners sharing a textbook, their fee is an additional $20
Non-members $90.
The CPR/AED/First Aid Classes
All classes are in our stations training room at the Oak Harbor Fire Department
855 E. Whidbey Ave, Oak Harbor
as of July 20, 2020:
"With all of the Covid-19 restrictions in place, we are not planning on having any public CPR / First Aid classes.
All classes are in our stations training room at the Oak Harbor Fire Department
855 E. Whidbey Ave, Oak Harbor
as of July 20, 2020:
"With all of the Covid-19 restrictions in place, we are not planning on having any public CPR / First Aid classes.
A sampling of our recent events:
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