| Educational Program |
| Public Seminars |
General:
- The squadron conducts seminars open to the public.
- Seminars are intended to increase the boating public's awareness and skill
related the use of marine equipment and on the water safety. - Qualified, enthusiastic and experienced USPS instructors from our squadron
teach the seminars. Proctors with years of boating experience offer individual
help at specific sessions. - Each seminar is prepared to introduce the latest knowledge and know-how to the
boating public - boating is fun --- we'll show you how
Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron, Inc.
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| A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 14 |
SEO David Atwood, AP*
| For information and to sign up for classes Call 508-394-4667 Email yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com |
How to Use a Chart Seminar:
- 13 March 2010 - 9AM-11AM
The NOAA Chart No. 1 is the quintessential reference to chart details, but is difficult to understand. This
seminar walks you through what you really need to know in an entertaining and interesting fashion, and
provides you with a MAPTECH® Waterproof flip-fold waterproof Chart Symbols and On-the-Water Guide
to take along on the boat with you. In addition to showing you all about your chart, this seminar walks
you through the essentials of laying out a safe course, steps to measure a course with the USPS®
plotter, and even a quick guide to the rules of the road. Please bring your local waters chart if you have
one.
Non-member Price: $45
USPS Member Price: $35
Basic Coastal Navigation Seminar:
3 April 2010 - 9AM-11AM
Basic Coastal Navigation - by the United States Power Squadrons®
Today, electronics have radically changed navigation, but understanding the basics helps you gain
confidence in your equipment and your own skills. You will learn practical techniques to plan,
navigate, and check your progress on the water. You will develop situational awareness skills using
your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your position on a chart, and be able to use
backup techniques when the electronics become suspect. This seminar will help captain and crew
navigate safely and comfortably. The student kit contains The Weekend Navigator and a MAPTECH®
digital chart CD. Please bring your local waters chart if you have one.
Non-member Price: $55
USPS Member Price: $45
Basic Coastal Navigation - by the United States Power Squadrons®
Today, electronics have radically changed navigation, but understanding the basics helps you gain
confidence in your equipment and your own skills. You will learn practical techniques to plan,
navigate, and check your progress on the water. You will develop situational awareness skills using
your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your position on a chart, and be able to use
backup techniques when the electronics become suspect. This seminar will help captain and crew
navigate safely and comfortably. The student kit contains The Weekend Navigator and a MAPTECH®
digital chart CD. Please bring your local waters chart if you have one.
Non-member Price: $55
USPS Member Price: $45
- TAKE THE SEARCH OUT OF “SEARCH” AND RESCUE
- VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and
essential for emergency communications. Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) is rapidly becoming a reality as
more Coast Guard Rescue 21 System operations go
live. Southeast New England deployment is tentatively
scheduled for November 2009. - A handy waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide
Using VHF is included with essential information that
you should have onboard, which will explain to anyone
on your crew how to use the radio.
- Maritime Mobile Service Identify (MMSI) number explained
- Continue sending the distress signal even if the captain is incapacitated.
- Allow for a non-experienced VHF user to send, with the pressing of one button, a
- Privately hail another DSC equipped vessel, or shore station, with a known MMSI number
- If properly connected to a Loran or GPS, a “Polling” feature transmits your
- Fully functions as a regular VHF radio.
Using VHF& VHF/DSC Marine Radio:
These seminars will be given at the Cape Cod Community College
8 May 2010 - 9AM-11AM
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio - by the United States Power Squadrons®
VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and essential for emergency communications.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is rapidly becoming a reality as more Coast Guard Rescue 21 System
operations go live. This seminar explains basic VHF operation and the principles and use of DSC.
The student kit includes the handy waterproof McGraw-Hill Captains' Quick Guide Using VHF,
containing essential information that you should have aboard.
Non-member Price: $45
USPS Member Price: $35
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio - by the United States Power Squadrons®
VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and essential for emergency communications.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is rapidly becoming a reality as more Coast Guard Rescue 21 System
operations go live. This seminar explains basic VHF operation and the principles and use of DSC.
The student kit includes the handy waterproof McGraw-Hill Captains' Quick Guide Using VHF,
containing essential information that you should have aboard.
Non-member Price: $45
USPS Member Price: $35