Classroom
Courses and seminars.
Most courses and seminars will be held at Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room (downstairs) at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted.
Education Officer
P/R/C Shawn Goit JN-ON
Assistant Education Officer
P/C Cida Diehl, SN-CN
Instructor – Shawn Goit
Anchoring Seminar
THIS IS AN ON-THE-WATER Class
June 15, 2024 – 11am (Saturday)
Meet at DOCK S
Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside, CA 92054
Know how to anchor in the local waters of Oceanside.
Learn the skills and knowledge of securing your vessel to the bottom. Whether it’s for fishing, swimming, a lunch break, or an overnight stop, one of the real pleasures in boating is “hanging on the hook” in some quiet spot. Emergencies such as loss of power, equipment breakdown or failure, or weather hazard may also require that your boat be anchored for a time.
$40
AB Club & OYC Members
$65
Non-Members
Instructor – Jorge Alonso
Engine Maintenance
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
April 4, 2024 (Thursdays)
Oceanside Yacht Club Classroom
1950 Harbor Drive N
Oceanside, CA 92054
Every skipper needs to understand the fundamentals of gas and diesel engines to perform basic maintenance and diagnose problems underway. Learn about transmissions, propellers, and steering. Get the knowledge you need to keep your boat in tiptop shape.
- Basics of engine layout and operation for the gasoline inboards, outboards, and diesels
- Basic mechanical systems such as drive systems (propellers), steering systems, and engine controls
- Diagnose problems that might be beyond your ability to fix
- How to share information with your mechanic so the right repairs get performed
MEMBER USPS or OYC – $80
NonMember – $120
PAST OR ONGOING CLASSES
ABC Class
January 16, 2024 (Tues, 12 classes)
7pm-9pm
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Oceanside Yacht Club Classroom
1950 Harbor Drive N
Oceanside, CA 92054
- Introduction to Boating: Types and uses of power boats; sailboats; outboards; operator’s responsibilities and courtesy.
- Navigation Rules: Boat registration; regulations; required safety equipment; state boating laws;
- Coastal Navigation: Charts and maps; plotting; electronic navigation, anchoring, emergencies; communications afloat.
- Water Sports Safety: Life jackets; emergencies onboard; fire extinguishers; distress signals
- Introduction to Navigation: Digital Charts and GPS navigation.
Instructor – Jorge Alonso
Jan Follestad is lead instructor. Dennis Alba and other instructors will also be teaching for various classes.
$70
Paddle Smart
August 26, 2023, 10 am
Oceanside Yacht Club Classroom1950 Harbor Drive N.Oceanside, CA 92054
Encompassing everything from paddleboards to canoes and kayaks, paddleboats make boating affordable and accessible for everyone. USPS training helps you do it safely.
Includes Book, PDF and Powerpoint
Marine Electrical Systems
June 8, 2023 (12 weeks)
Thursdays 7pm-9pm
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Oceanside Yacht Club Classroom
1950 Harbor Drive N
Oceanside, CA 92054
Don’t get short circuited; learn how boat electrical systems work, how to diagnose problems, and how to do simple repairs and upgrades.
- Boat electrical wiring practices
- Galvanic and stray current corrosion
- Lightning protection
- How to use a multi-meter
- How to solder and crimp
- How to read electrical wiring diagrams
Instructor – Jorge Alonso