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02/10/2021 11:01 PM

Boat Safety Course Being Offered in March


The Boat Handling course covers topics including the construction and functioning of a boat, the skipper’s responsibilities, preparing the boat for use, handling and maneuvering a vessel under various conditions in close quarters and on the open water, rules of the road, anchoring, emergencies, and marlinespike/basic knots. Photo courtesy of the New Haven Sail & Power Squadron

A virtual class offered by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron (NHSPS) starts virtually Wednesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. and runs for eight weeks. The cost for members is $80 and for non-members, $100.

More information and registration is available by contacting past commander Art Andrea at 203-641-0954 or scoochman28@outlook.com.

The Boat Handling (formerly Seamanship) course contains material applicable to both power and sail, covering such topics as the construction and functioning of a boat, the skipper’s responsibilities, preparing the boat for use, handling and maneuvering a vessel under various conditions in close quarters and on the open water, rules of the road, anchoring, emergencies, and marlinespike/basic knots.

NHSPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation, and related subjects. For information on NHSPS, visit www.nhsps.org.