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The Power Squadron offers a wide variety of boating seminars. The following seminars were offered this past year. We will be putting together a schedule for next year.
Partner in Command:
This seminar is aimed to the "first mate" who is an inexperienced boater who wants to learn the basic skills necessary to take the helm in case of an emergency situation. The course will result in more confidence when out in the family boat.
| Date: | 5 March 2014 |
| Registration: | 6:00PM |
| Seminar: | 6:30-7:30 PM |
| Location: | Boaters Exchange |
| 2145 US 1 | |
| Rockledge, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Tides and Currents:
This seminar will introduce the boater to the navigation techniques required when boating in waters with tidal changes and the resultant currents. It covers how to determine safe passage over shallow tidal waters and under bridges with varying clearance heights.
| Date: | 22 March 2014 |
| Registration: | 9:30 AM |
| Seminar: | 10:00-12:00 AM |
| Location: | Port Canaveral Yacht Club |
| 910 Mullet Drive | |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Hurricanes and Boats:
It's never too early to plan for Florida's hurricane season. Understanding the storms will help you to get your boat to safety so you can concentrate on your family and home.
| Date: | 2 April 2014 |
| Registration: | 6:00 PM |
| Seminar: | 6:30-7:30 PM |
| Location: | Boaters Exchange |
| 2145 US 1 | |
| Rockledge, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Breakfast and Rules of the Road:
This seminar will provide the recreational boater with the knowledge of the Inland and International 'Rules of the Road' to assure compliance with these maritime laws which are important to prevent collisions and avoid accident liability issues. Come early (09:30) and get some pancakes and coffee for only $4.00 more.
| Date: | 26 April 2014 |
| Registration: | 9:30 AM and Breakfast |
| Seminar: | 10:00-12:00 AM |
| Location: | Port Canaveral Yacht Club |
| 910 Mullet Drive | |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | |
| Cost: | Seminar $10/family; Breakfast $4/person |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
VHF-DSC Marine Radio:
This seminar will discuss the use of the VHF Marine Radio and the new digital selective calling system that decreases response time to emergency transmissions.
| Date: | 7 May 2014 |
| Registration: | 6:00 PM |
| Seminar: | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| Location: | Boaters Exchange |
| 2145 US 1 | |
| Rockledge, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Lightning:
Learn the basics of lightning safety for you and your crew. This is not about lightning protection for your boat, boats are replaceable. This is about lightning safety for people, who are not replaceable.
| Date: | 31 May 2014 |
| Registration: | 9:30 AM |
| Seminar: | 10:00 - 12:00 AM |
| Location: | Port Canaveral Yacht Club |
| 910 Mullet Drive | |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Using GPS:
This seminar is a one-hour presentation covering the basics of the marine GPS and its use for plotting courses, setting way points, and determining your position.
| Date: | 4 June 2014 |
| Registration: | 6:00 PM |
| Seminar: | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| Location: | Boaters Exchange |
| 2145 US 1 | |
| Rockledge, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
Radar for Boaters:
Learn how radar functions and how to interpret the display to use radar for basic navigation and collision avoidance.
| Date: | 11 October 2014 |
| Registration: | 9:30 AM |
| Seminar: | 10:00 - 12:00 AM |
| Location: | Port Canaveral Yacht Club |
| 910 Mullet Drive | |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | |
| Cost: | $10/family |
You may preregister for this seminar by e-mailing our Education Officer at SEO@cbsps.org
We promote recreational boating safety through education and civic activities.