WPCNR THE SHIPPING NEWS. September 18, 2006: The Westchester Sail and Power Squadron will be holding several Boat Smart Courses within the next few months. The first classes begin Tuesday night. Our primary civic effort is to promote safe boating. The Boat Smart Course is designed to familiarize each student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualify the student for boating certification. Topics that will be included are:
Boat handling under normal conditions, adverse conditions and emergencies
Types of boats and boating terminology
Required and recommended equipment
Boating regulations and navigation rules
Lines and knots
Charts and aids to navigation
Marine radiotelephone usage
Trailer boating
Upcoming courses dates are as follows:
Boat Smart Classes
9/19/06 - 10/10/06
10/24/06 - 11/21/06
2/20/07 - 3/13/07
5/1/07 - 5/22/07
All classes are on Tuesday Evenings, at Rochambeau School in White Plains, NY starting at 7:30 PM. $50.00 p/p., which includes all books. For more information: Contact: Commander Candyce Corcoran (914)509-9504, or Educational Executive Lt/C Frank Palmieri (914)997-1940
