FREE INSTRUCTION! The ABC's of 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 ABC's of Boating starts Tuesday, October 12th and ends November 23rd. Please contact Ron Slocum (education@sbpss.org) for more details.
The following classes are open to Members only (learn how you can become a Member)
The course starts on Tuesday, 7 September and should be of interest to many members, especially if you perform maintenance on your boat’s engine, or just want to know how it works. Class will start at 7pm, and will be in the usual Waterfront Classroom. Al Rice will be teaching, so you can be sure you’ll learn a lot and have a good time. If you would like to attend and haven’t done so already, please email: rslo-cum@globalisle.com or call: 685.2142 to ensure we have a seat and materials for you.
Cruise Planning starts August 10th and ends September 28th.
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 4 Vessel Examiners to give Vessel Safety Checks. We are pleased to announce that members Lt. Alvin Rice, P, Lt. Steve Hodges, JN, Dan Collie, N and Lt/C Kevin Leitchhave been certified as USPS Vessel Examiners or VE. Please contact Alvin, Steve, Dan or Kevin 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.
