Most courses and seminars will be held at Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room (downstairs) at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted.
SLR Education Officer
Lt/C Jan Follestad, SN-ON
follestad71@gmail.com
760-712-7161
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Assistant SEO
1/Lt Janis Siems, AP
janis@kamtel.net
760-214-2400
Courses / Electives
America’s
Boating
Course
5-February – 22 April 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Wednesdays 7pm
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
This course qualifies you for the CA Boaters License.
You’ll learn about boating laws and regulations as well as boat registration and licensing. Get in-depth knowledge of boating safety equipment, and learn how to become a safe boater by learning the dos and don’ts of boater safety.
Gain practical knowledge of navigation, rules of the road, handling emergencies and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering, important information for hunters, anglers and water sports enthusiasts, and so much more.
Everyone - $65
Instructor
Advanced
Marine Navigation
March 3 – May 5, 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
7pm, Tuesdays
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Do you want to navigate unfamiliar waters in limited visibility or take an extended cruise with confidence? Suzy will teach you how to use radar, chart plotters, AIS and other electronic tools to supplement basic GPS navigation. Obtain a thorough understanding of piloting techniques in a variety of coastal tide, current and wind conditions.
Member $75
Engine
Maintenance
20-Aug – 22 Oct 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Thursdays 7pm
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Every skipper needs to understand the fundamentals of gas and diesel engines to perform basic maintenance and diagnose problems under way. Learn about transmissions, propellers, and steering. Get the knowledge you need to keep your boat in tiptop shape.
Member - $77
Non-Member $97
Instructor
Seminars
Using
VHF / DSC
8 Aug 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Saturday 9-11 AM
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Get familiar with your boat’s VHF marine radio in just two hours. Van will teach you how to use VHF radio like a pro, including the new digital selective calling (DSC) rescue feature. You’ll also get tips on purchasing and installing VHF to get the most our of your investment. A handy waterproof McGraw Hill Captain’s Quick Guide, Using VHF is optionally available.
Member - $45
Non-Member - $55
Instructor
Basic
Weather
12 Sept. 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Saturday 9-11 AM
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Are the winds too strong? What is a small craft advisory? The safety and comfort of those who venture out on the water have always been weather dependent. This seminar, a must for boaters who have never taken a weather course, will help you answer these questions and gain an understanding of the forces acting on your boat. Understand the forecast and know what to expect, whether you’re in a kayak, trawler, sailboat, or schooner. This seminar presents a complex subject in a way that is both understandable and useful.
Member - $45
Non-Member - $55
Instructor
Mariner’s
Compass
10 Oct. 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Saturday 9-11 AM
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Even in the electronics age, a compass is essential for safe boating. Learn how to select and install a compass on your boat, which features are most important and what will work best for you, how to deal with variation between true and magnetic north, and how to adjust your compass to remove most of the deviation caused by local magnetic influences. This is an essential seminar for all boaters.
Member - $45
Non-Member - $55
Instructor
Tides &
Currents
14 Nov. 2020
Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room
Saturday 9-11 AM
MAXIMUM 12 STUDENTS
Cruise confidently in coastal waters, secure in your knowledge of tidal conditions. Even if you are an inland boater, you may travel to an area where knowing about tides and tidal currents is important. Discover what causes the tides to rise and fall and what causes the currents to flow. Learn where to find sources of information about tides and tidal currents, simple ways to predict height of tide and speed of current flow and how to use both print and electronic tide tables. Learn about how tides and currents affect your boat’s performance from experienced coastal boaters.
Each student receives a full color Student Guide for this two-hour seminar.
Member - $45
Non-Member - $55
Instructor