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
UP COMING CLASSES
ABC3 Class 10 weeks
January 06, 2025 (Tuesday 7:00PM – 9:00PM)
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 – Jack Guida and others
Jack Guida and other instructors will also be teaching for various classes.
Instructor – Jorge Alonso
Jorge Alonso and other instructors will also be teaching for various classes.
Marine Electrical Systems Class
January 09, 2025 (Thursday 7:00PM – 9:00PM)
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 systems are increasingly under load with power demands for electronic navigation, radar, powered windlasses and winches, interior and exterior lighting, personal electronic devices, and more. Most boats have both DC and AC power. Learn about voltage drops, current demands, wiring, and so on. This course covers the topics you need and want to know.
What’s included?
- Boat electrical wiring practices
- Direct current (DC) power
- Alternating current (AC) power
- Galvanic and stray current corrosion
- Lightning protection
- How to use a multi-meter
- How to solder and crimp
- How to read electrical wiring diagrams
This course is usually completed in nine two-hour sessions, followed by an exam.
ABC Class (Completed)
October 20, 2024 (Sunday 09:00AM-5:00PM) Lunch included
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 – Jack Guida and others
Jack Guida and other instructors will also be teaching for various classes.
$50.00 Book & Lunch included
Instructor – Jorge Alonso
Engine Maintenance (Completed)
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
Paddle Smart (Completed)
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 (Completed)
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