FREE INSTRUCTION! The Basic Boating class is free and open to the public - there is a nominal charge for course materials. The course runs for nine weeks. The next Basic Boating class begins on September 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Waterfront Classroom at the Santa Barbara Harbor (see directions below). Please contact Llad Phillips(education@sbpss.org) for more details.
The following classes are open to Members only (learn how you can become a Member)
Vessel Safety Check is prevention through education and outreach designed as a joint program with the Coast Guard Auxiliary to help recreational boaters to assure that their boats are legally equipped and safe to operate.
Santa Barbara Sail and Power Squadron now has 3 Vessel Examiners to give Vessel Safety Checks. We are pleased to announce that members Lt. Alvin Rice, P, Lt. Steve Hodges, JN and Dan Collie, N have been certified as USPS Vessel Examiners or VE. Please contact Alvin, Steve or Dan to have your vessel checked.
In addition to examining the legally required items for your boat, the inspector will discuss boating safety and those items, although not legally required, make boating more pleasant and safe. For more information about this program, and a list of items inspected and discussed, see the Boater's Pre-Departure Checklist.
