HAWAII SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON
A unit of the United States Power Squadrons ®
A unit of the United States Power Squadrons ®
Advanced Powerboat Handling
It
takes years to become skilled at handling a power boat. How can you
shorting that time? Take this seminar and it will help you get there
faster. A three-part series: Close Quarter Maneuvering, How boats
behave and Seas, and Handling at sea. This seminar shows how your
boat will behave and why in response to your controls. You
will understand what the pros have learned the hard way.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information! 808-291-4338
It
takes years to become skilled at handling a power boat. How can you
shorting that time? Take this seminar and it will help you get there
faster. A three-part series: Close Quarter Maneuvering, How boats
behave and Seas, and Handling at sea. This seminar shows how your
boat will behave and why in response to your controls. You
will understand what the pros have learned the hard way. Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information! 808-291-4338
Anchoring
Our
anchoring seminar covers how to select an anchor, rode and
components and recovery of anchors. It also includes tables for
sizing an anchor and components and how to determine loads under
various conditions. This seminar includes the
Anchoring Quick Guide
and a student manual with the presentation slides.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Our
anchoring seminar covers how to select an anchor, rode and
components and recovery of anchors. It also includes tables for
sizing an anchor and components and how to determine loads under
various conditions. This seminar includes the
Anchoring Quick Guide
and a student manual with the presentation slides.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Basic Coastal Navigation
This
seminar will give you a basic understanding of electronic
navigation. You will learn practical techniques to plan navigate
and check your progress on the water. Develop situational awareness
skill using your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your
position on a chart. Also be able to use back up techniques when
electronics become suspect. Included with the seminar are
The Weekend Navigator textbook, seminar booklet and navigation training CD.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar will give you a basic understanding of electronic
navigation. You will learn practical techniques to plan navigate
and check your progress on the water. Develop situational awareness
skill using your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your
position on a chart. Also be able to use back up techniques when
electronics become suspect. Included with the seminar are
The Weekend Navigator textbook, seminar booklet and navigation training CD.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Basic Weather and Forecasting
This
seminar is a must for boaters who have never taken a weather course.
The complex subject of weather is presented in a way that is
understandable and useful. Learn about air masses and fronts, winds,
storms, clouds and thunderstorms, fog and forecasting. Included in
this seminar is a student guide and a waterproof McGraw-Hill's
Captain's Quick guide -
Onboard Weather Forecasting - designed for onboard use.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar is a must for boaters who have never taken a weather course.
The complex subject of weather is presented in a way that is
understandable and useful. Learn about air masses and fronts, winds,
storms, clouds and thunderstorms, fog and forecasting. Included in
this seminar is a student guide and a waterproof McGraw-Hill's
Captain's Quick guide -
Onboard Weather Forecasting - designed for onboard use.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Boat Handling Under Power
This
seminar shows boaters how to depart and dock under a variety of
conditions as well as all about trimming the boat underway. How to
operate sail and power boats under power, close quarters
maneuvering, handling, propulsion, types of steering, jet drive,
steering in reverse, single and twin screw, docking and more. The
seminar materials include a student's manual and a waterproof USPS
Captain's Quick Guide.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar shows boaters how to depart and dock under a variety of
conditions as well as all about trimming the boat underway. How to
operate sail and power boats under power, close quarters
maneuvering, handling, propulsion, types of steering, jet drive,
steering in reverse, single and twin screw, docking and more. The
seminar materials include a student's manual and a waterproof USPS
Captain's Quick Guide.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Boating on Rivers, Lock, and Lakes
The
United has some of the best waterways in the world and this
seminar is an introduction to that inland cruising world. We will
discuss special navigation rules for rivers, the western rivers
system of buoys and marks, river currents, "reading" a river,
jetties and wing dams, the intricacies of locking through, and
communicating with lock masters and bridge tenders. Seminar includes
a color student guide.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
The
United has some of the best waterways in the world and this
seminar is an introduction to that inland cruising world. We will
discuss special navigation rules for rivers, the western rivers
system of buoys and marks, river currents, "reading" a river,
jetties and wing dams, the intricacies of locking through, and
communicating with lock masters and bridge tenders. Seminar includes
a color student guide.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
How to Use A Chart
Charts
provide information essential to your safety afloat. Even with GPS
and electronic navigation, the chart is needed to tell what is
around you between you and your intended destination. Learn chart
details, longitude and latitude, how to lay out a safe course,
measuring a course with plotters, rules of the road. Seminar
includes student guide and Maptech's waterproof
"Chart Symbols and On-the-Water Guide.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Charts
provide information essential to your safety afloat. Even with GPS
and electronic navigation, the chart is needed to tell what is
around you between you and your intended destination. Learn chart
details, longitude and latitude, how to lay out a safe course,
measuring a course with plotters, rules of the road. Seminar
includes student guide and Maptech's waterproof
"Chart Symbols and On-the-Water Guide.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Hurricanes and Boats
This
seminar covers how to select a location and prepare your boat for a
hurricane. Learn how and why to check your gear, review
marina/dockmaster contracts, make plans, check your trailer, prepare
a storm plan, Lessons learned from storms, hurricane anchoring, be
storm ready, your responsibilities, post-hurricane efforts of USCG
and law enforcement, insurance and more. Seminar includes student
notes with copy of slides.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar covers how to select a location and prepare your boat for a
hurricane. Learn how and why to check your gear, review
marina/dockmaster contracts, make plans, check your trailer, prepare
a storm plan, Lessons learned from storms, hurricane anchoring, be
storm ready, your responsibilities, post-hurricane efforts of USCG
and law enforcement, insurance and more. Seminar includes student
notes with copy of slides.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Knots, Bends, and Hitches
This
hands on seminar shows how to tie knots and is geared for boaters
and non-boaters. Seminar includes a kit containing a copy of USPS guide Knots, Bends and Hitches for the Mariner,
a copy of slide notes and a die-cut knot board with two lengths of
line. You will learn about knots, learn to tie a set of knots, and
get to take the whole package home to practice.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
hands on seminar shows how to tie knots and is geared for boaters
and non-boaters. Seminar includes a kit containing a copy of USPS guide Knots, Bends and Hitches for the Mariner,
a copy of slide notes and a die-cut knot board with two lengths of
line. You will learn about knots, learn to tie a set of knots, and
get to take the whole package home to practice.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Marine RADAR
This
seminar covers radar functions, radar selection and operation of the
radar under various conditions, including settings of controls,
display interpretations, basic navigation and collision avoidance
using radar. Along with the student note book that has slides of the
presentation you will be given a copy of The Radar Book written by Kevin
Monahan.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar covers radar functions, radar selection and operation of the
radar under various conditions, including settings of controls,
display interpretations, basic navigation and collision avoidance
using radar. Along with the student note book that has slides of the
presentation you will be given a copy of The Radar Book written by Kevin
Monahan.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Mariner's Compass
The
marine compass is still the boaters primary navigation tool, and
essential tool when all else fails. This seminar explains how to
select, install, calibrate, and use your compass on board your boat.
You will learn which features are most important and what works best
for you, how to deal with variation between true and magnetic north,
and how to adjust your compass to remove deviation caused by local
magnetic influences.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
The
marine compass is still the boaters primary navigation tool, and
essential tool when all else fails. This seminar explains how to
select, install, calibrate, and use your compass on board your boat.
You will learn which features are most important and what works best
for you, how to deal with variation between true and magnetic north,
and how to adjust your compass to remove deviation caused by local
magnetic influences.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Mastering the Rules of the Road
This
seminar provides an explanation with examples of the 37 Rules of the
Road for both U.S. Inland Rules and the International Rules
(COLREGS). It simplifies the sometimes complex law relating to boat
operation for the recreational boater. It is a starting point for
study preparation. for the USCG License examination. This seminar
includes McGraw-Hill's "The One Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules
of the Road" by Charlie wing and student notes with slides.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar provides an explanation with examples of the 37 Rules of the
Road for both U.S. Inland Rules and the International Rules
(COLREGS). It simplifies the sometimes complex law relating to boat
operation for the recreational boater. It is a starting point for
study preparation. for the USCG License examination. This seminar
includes McGraw-Hill's "The One Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules
of the Road" by Charlie wing and student notes with slides.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Paddle Smart
This
seminar is about the fasts growing segment of boating. According to
the National Marine Manufacturers Association, kayaks and canoes
accounted for 56% of the new boats sold in 2006 - over 493,000
crafts. If you're about to consider buying or just bought paddling
equipment this seminar is for you. Along with the seminar you will be
given a work book, "The complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook" by Shelly
Johnson and the Off-season Boating Cold Shock & Hypothermia
tri-fold.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar is about the fasts growing segment of boating. According to
the National Marine Manufacturers Association, kayaks and canoes
accounted for 56% of the new boats sold in 2006 - over 493,000
crafts. If you're about to consider buying or just bought paddling
equipment this seminar is for you. Along with the seminar you will be
given a work book, "The complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook" by Shelly
Johnson and the Off-season Boating Cold Shock & Hypothermia
tri-fold.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Partner in Command
Do
you have crew that has not taken a boating class? Then this class is
for them, it includes essential information one may require to
assist a skipper in safe operation of a recreational boat. Included
in the seminar are actions in response to emergencies,
communications, VHF radio, first aid, signaling equipment, starting
and running engines, tool kits and more.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Do
you have crew that has not taken a boating class? Then this class is
for them, it includes essential information one may require to
assist a skipper in safe operation of a recreational boat. Included
in the seminar are actions in response to emergencies,
communications, VHF radio, first aid, signaling equipment, starting
and running engines, tool kits and more.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
This
seminar shows in clear and simple terms how to use and adjust sails
for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions. Learn
about sail and trim terminology, trimming tools, sail, wind flow on
sails, sail twist and tensioning, mainsails, headsails, jibs, genoas
and more. This seminar comes with a waterproof USPS
Captain's Quick Guide
written by North sails and student notes.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar shows in clear and simple terms how to use and adjust sails
for optimum performance under a wide range of conditions. Learn
about sail and trim terminology, trimming tools, sail, wind flow on
sails, sail twist and tensioning, mainsails, headsails, jibs, genoas
and more. This seminar comes with a waterproof USPS
Captain's Quick Guide
written by North sails and student notes.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Trailering Your Boat
Trailering
Your Boat explains how to select tow vehicles, hitches, and trailers.
It also explains how to safely and securely trailer your boat,
launch and retrieve it and how to operate and maintain your
trailering equipment. The seminar comes with Trailering Your Boat by
Bruce Smith and published as a guide for USPS by McGraw-Hill.
Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Trailering
Your Boat explains how to select tow vehicles, hitches, and trailers.
It also explains how to safely and securely trailer your boat,
launch and retrieve it and how to operate and maintain your
trailering equipment. The seminar comes with Trailering Your Boat by
Bruce Smith and published as a guide for USPS by McGraw-Hill.Our next seminar will be announced later.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Using GPS
This
seminar shows you how to operate your GPS - what the buttons do,
what the screens show and how to access the functions you need. A
handheld GPS is used as the demonstration model, but all GPS
receivers function similarly. You will learn to store waypoints,
activate waypoint for navigation and use the GPS to keep you safe.
Included in this seminar are the waterproof McGraw-Hill captain's
quick Guide Using GPS and student
workbook with slides.
Our next seminar will be on Saturday, April 13th.
Call for information!808-291-4338
This
seminar shows you how to operate your GPS - what the buttons do,
what the screens show and how to access the functions you need. A
handheld GPS is used as the demonstration model, but all GPS
receivers function similarly. You will learn to store waypoints,
activate waypoint for navigation and use the GPS to keep you safe.
Included in this seminar are the waterproof McGraw-Hill captain's
quick Guide Using GPS and student
workbook with slides.Our next seminar will be on Saturday, April 13th.
Call for information!808-291-4338
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio
VHF
radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and essential for
emergency communications. You will learn how to use a VHF marine
radio, how to make routine and emergency DSC calls, what needed to
operate VHF, use the correct channels, procedures and terminology. Included in this seminar are the
waterproof McGraw-Hill captain's quick Guide
Using VHF, a CD with a DSC simulator that allows you to practice at
home and student workbook with slides.
Our next seminar will be on Saturday April 13th.
Call for information!808-291-4338
VHF
radio is the mainstay of coastal communication and essential for
emergency communications. You will learn how to use a VHF marine
radio, how to make routine and emergency DSC calls, what needed to
operate VHF, use the correct channels, procedures and terminology. Included in this seminar are the
waterproof McGraw-Hill captain's quick Guide
Using VHF, a CD with a DSC simulator that allows you to practice at
home and student workbook with slides.Our next seminar will be on Saturday April 13th.
Call for information!808-291-4338
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