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Education/Seminar Programs
Approach to
Colregs and Aids to Navigation
Racing Trim Seminar
Marine electronics Seminar
Skipper's Meeting & Racing Rules Seminar
Marine Diesel Seminar
Decommissioning/Winterizing Seminar
Seminar ideas?
Approach to Colregs
and Aids to Navigation
Norman Martin will lead a seminar
and discussion about the Rules of the Road on March 10
beginning at 1900 hours in the
Minehan
Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf.
The book, Navigation Rules,
International - Inland is a daunting 220 page publication. The
yachtsman typically looks at the book and thinks learning the rules is an
impossible task. It is not. The Rules are clear but not always properly
applied. Examples on Boston Harbor abound. After this, we can hope that
CYC sailors will be in compliance. The lights, shapes, whistle signals
specified are arranged in an orderly way. Norman will explain how to
interpret the various signals. Even without a copy of the
Navigation Rules
in hand, it is possible to derive the
meaning of a signal.
The subject also leads to a brief review of
chart symbols and Chart One. Charting and the use of waterways is part of
the Rules. The following reference books will be used:
Navigation Rules, International - Inland
Eldridge Tide and Pilot 2010
Chart One
Training Chart number 1210Tr
NOAA Chart number 13218
Racing Rules of Sailing
Attendees should bring
“stump-the-presenter” questions.
Question: You are ahead of a vessel showing
a triangular arrangement of black balls. What is the correct action for
you to take?
Answer: Come to the Seminar on the 10th
of March.
Please email Ron at
ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.
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RACING TRIM SEMINAR
Skippers, Crew,
Junior Sailors - Everyone should be on the same page - Now is the time to
Get Fast....Fast!
North U Racing Trim
Seminar
Sunday, March 21 at MIT.
Bill Gladstone will be the instructor at this particular event.
The North U Racing
Trim Seminar is offered as a one day course focusing on
boat speed and boat handling.
Click
here to review the full brochure.
You will learn the
fundamentals of upwind performance, plus advanced techniques that balance
angle of attack, sail depth, and twist in both the main and jib in order
to optimize speed and pointing in all conditions. Through animated
graphics, photos, and video you will see how the champions do it. In
addition, the course covers the latest in spinnaker trim and control for
both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers.
For
further information or to register for the seminar, please:
visit: www.northu.northsails.com
or contact:
Fran@northu.northsails.com
Special Discount Code: CYC-7245
Entitles you to the Additional Crew Level Tier Pricing
Indicate Code either under "Comments" on line, or when you call in.
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Marine Electronics Seminar
Greg Flederman (www.theboatdoctor.net)
will lead a seminar and discussion on the newest developments in marine
electronic equipment and industry trends (manufacturers representatives
may be on hand). Three areas focused upon will be new AIS/VHF
developments, new radar equipment, and new chartplotters/multi-functional
displays. Those signing up are encouraged to submit requests in advance
for the latest information on any other marine electronic equipment they
would like discussed.
Seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 31st beginning at 7
PM in the Minehan Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf,
Charlestown.
Please email Ron at
ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.
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SKIPPERS MEETING & Racing Rules Seminar
Racing skippers, please join us on
Wednesday, April 28th, from 7 PM to 9 PM for the annual
SKIPPERS MEETING followed by a Racing Rules seminar (tailored to the
basics) with Tom Brown, US Sailing Judge.
The CYC encourages skippers interested in racing to join us, as this is a
chance to meet other skippers with racing experience in local regattas.
Don't miss this opportunity to pick their brains and take part in the tune
up series starting in early May. Come to the skippers meeting and seminar
to learn more!
The meeting and racing rules discussion will take place at
Max & Dylans, 1
Chelsea Street, across from City Square in Charlestown. Please also
consider joining the CYC for a pre-meeting dinner starting at 6 PM at Max
& Dylans.
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Marine Diesel Engine
seminar
Again this year, the
Constitution Yacht Club teams up with Hansen Marine Engineering in
Marblehead to offer an all-day Marine Diesel Engine seminar designed to
educate boat owners who’d like to learn more about their engines.
These successful and helpful classes cover both the electrical and
mechanical aspects of engines. They are lectures with the morning session
addressing diesel theory and troubleshooting in the classroom while the
class moves into the shop for the afternoon segment. Note this is not a
hands-on course.
Last year this event was well attended and received enthusiastic reviews
by those who attended. This year’s seminar will be offered twice, on
Saturday, April 3rd and on Saturday, May 29th at the Hansen Marine
facility in Marblehead.
• A “boat owners” diesel engine seminar.
• Focus tends to be on Perkins and Westerbeke engines though it’s
realized that not all have those types. Those signing up for the seminar
should indicate the type engine they have.
• Class size will be limited to 25 people.
• Cost is $175 each.
• Coffee, donuts, and sandwiches for lunch are provided.
Please contact Ron at
ronpski@rcn.com
to sign up or to pose any questions you may have.
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Decommissioning/Winterizing Seminar
Chris Birch of
Birch
Marine
will lead a seminar and discussion on preparing boats for the New England
winter. Chris will cover the gamut ranging from engines, stern drives,
fuel, and bilges to water systems, heads, interior, and storage
(out-of-water and in-water). Those signing up are encouraged to submit
requests for any specific topics they would like discussed at the seminar.
The seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
beginning at 7 PM in the Minehan Conference Room at the Marriott
Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf, Charlestown. There is no cost for this
seminar but space is limited so we recommend that you register soon.
Please email Ron at
ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.
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Seminar Ideas?
Please email
Ron Pawlowski with requests for seminar topics:
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What would you like to learn
more about?
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Who
would you like to hear from?
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What topics would you like to
discuss with other members?
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Would you like to present a
seminar?
Your
input will help us plan an effective 2010 & 2011 seminar programs.
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