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Schedule of Classes Spring 2011
Classes will resume in March 2011- enjoy the upcoming summer season and safe boating to all! Boating Classes - Open to all. No charge for the classes, material fees may apply All classes typically are from 7:30 - 9:30PM unless stated otherwise. The following is a list of boating courses offered by the Sewanhaka Power Squadron for the Winter / Spring of 2011 months. All classes begin at 7pm promptly and run 1-1/2 to 2 hours per night. All classes require pre-registration, please visit us at Sewanhakaboating.com to reserve your place in any of these classes or by Email: jalau@optonline.net or call (516) 354-8633for more details Take America’s Boating Class and learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation. This course meets the legal requirements for NYS certification and covers the following: Getting Started: boat terms and types, boat handling, anchoring, water sport safety, personal watercraft What's Needed: equipment, regulations, law enforcement Rules To Live By: aids to navigation, navigation rules, adverse conditions, marine radio Offered at: Long Beach Middle School - Wednesday March 23, 2011 – jsofield@lbeach.org or call 516-892-2679 530 West Broadway Long Beach, NY 11561-3043 North Shore High School - Tuesday March 1, 2011 - 450 Glen Cove Avenue Glen Head, NY, 11545 eMail: dockstoy@verizon.net Garden City Middle School - Tuesday March 23, 2011 56 Cathedral Ave, Garden City NY 11530 eMail: dockstoy@verizon.net Advanced Boating Classes Take an advanced class in boating Seamanship covers basic deck seamanship, marlinspike (knots and ropes), anchoring and rafting, basic boat care and maintenance, and nautical and USPS customs and etiquette. Offered at: Oceanside High School 3160 Skillman Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572-4495 - Seamanship - Tuesday March 8th 2011 - Using VHF and VHF DSC Radio - Wednesday May 11,2011 - Marine Radar - Wednesday May 18,2011 - Using GPS - Wednesday May 25,2011 Piloting is the first and most basic navigation course, covering chart reading, course plotting, and basic coastal or inland navigation, including basic GPS usage. This course goes into more detail than the charting information covered in the basic boating courses. Date and Location -TBD Advanced Piloting covers more advanced coastal navigation techniques, navigation in tides and currents, and more advanced GPS and Radar usage. Date and Location -TBD Pre-registration for all classes is a must call Joe 516-354-8633 or visit us on the web at www.Sewanhakaboating.com classes are free although charges for materials do apply. Boaters must be at least 10 years of age. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, also registered for the class. Come, meet a new friend, learn a new skill, save money on your boat insurance.
For additional information about the above please Call Joe Lau (516) 354-8633
Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Jr. Navigating & Navigating Call Joe Lau for information (516) 354 8633 All Elective Courses Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sail, Weather, Cruise Planning, Instructor Development Call Joe Lau - If there is sufficient interest, a class will be given.

I do solemnly pledge to abide by the bylaws of the United States Power Squadrons; Promote high standards of Navigation and Seamanship; Maintain my boat and operate it legally; Render assistance whenever possible; And conduct myself in a manner That will add prestige, honor and respect to the United States Power Squadrons