Sails and Sailmaking Seminar

Please join us in February as local sailmaker Chris Caldwell of Piranha Sails (www.piranhasails.com) leads a seminar and discussion on sails and sailmaking.
 
Areas focused on will include the latest in sail technology, what to consider when purchasing sails, and sail maintenance. Those signing up are encouraged to submit requests for any specific topics they'd like discussed.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 beginning at 7 PM in the Minehan Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf, Charlestown.
Cost is $10 for non-members and no cost for members. Space is limited so we recommend that you sign up soon.

Please email Ron at ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.

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RACING TACTICS SEMINAR

Skippers, Crew, Junior Sailors - Everyone should be on the same page -
Now is the time to Make your Move ... To the Front!

What: North U. “Tactics Tour 2011” course

When and Where: Saturday, March 19th, 2011 on the campus of MIT

Who: Bill Gladstone of North U. will be the instructor at this event

This North U. event is offered as a one day course focusing on strategy, tactics, and rules. Click here to review the full brochure.  A revised curriculum presents that latest in racing strategy and tactics using an interactive multi-media format which allows you to learn and test your new knowledge at the class.
You will be taught how to predict wind, wind shifts, and current and then shown how to design a winning strategy from your forecast making the most of changing conditions through proper positioning on the race course.

You will learn how to build a strategy prior to the start, develop a starting plan, and then follow the strategy around the course revising or abandoning the strategy as conditions warrant.
You will look at the tactical tools needed to implement your strategy and be taught the rules and their underlying principles. You'll see how the rules work and understand how to resolve the conflicts and transitions between the rules as positions on the course change.
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 starting at $85.
Indicate the code either under the "Comments" on line, or when you call in.

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Rigging (and more) Seminar

Please join us in March as Wally Foster of Foster Rigging and Yacht Service (www.fosterrigging.com) leads a seminar and discussion on all-things rigging and more.

Areas focused on will include the latest in standing and running rigging (including Dyneema technology), sail handling systems, jacklines, lifelines, windlasses, anchors, furlers, masts, and more. Those signing up are encouraged to submit requests for any specific topics they'd like discussed.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 beginning at 7 PM in the Minehan Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Todor Wharf, Charelstown.

Cost is $10 for non-members and no cost for members. Space is limited so we recommend that you sign up soon.

Please email Ron at ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.

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Racing skippers, please join us on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 from 7 PM to 9 PM at Max and Dylan's in Charlestown for the annual Skippers Meeting followed by a Racing Rules seminar (tailored to the basics).
 
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!
 

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Marine Diesel Engine seminar

Again this year, the Constitution Yacht Club teams up with Hansen Marine Engineering (www.hansenmarine.com) to offer an all-day Marine Diesel Engine seminar designed to educate boat owners who’d like to learn more about their engines and generators. Two (2) seminar dates are being offered this spring.

These proven successful and helpful seminars are held at the Hansen Marine facility in Marblehead, MA and cover both the mechanical and electrical 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. Questions particular to your engine model are welcome during the seminar and will try to be answered.
The seminar dates for Spring 2011 are Saturday, April 16th or Saturday, May 21st starting at 8 AM sharp. To sign up, please fill out this form and return it with a check for $175. Major credit cards are also accepted for payment. A light breakfast and a deli lunch are included in the seminar cost.

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First Aid / CPR Course

As in past years, the Constitution Yacht Club teams up with the Constitution Marina (www.constitutionmarina.com) to offer First Aid & CPR training. Two (2) course dates are being offered this year.
The course dates for Spring 2011 are May 31st or June 28th. Cost is $85 and class time is expected to run from 9 AM to 3 PM. To sign up, please call the marina at (617) 241-9640 and ask for Sebastian.

Please email Ron at ronpski@rcn.com with any questions you may have.

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Safety at Sea Seminar

A Safety at Sea Symposium, being run by the Blue Water Sailing Club in conjunction with the Marion to Bermuda Ocean Race and the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, will be held in the Kresge Auditorium at MIT on Saturday, March 19th, 2011.

The event includes a terrific lineup of very experienced speakers. The moderator is John Rousmaniere, one of the foremost safety experts in the country and a prolific nautical author.

The following day, Sunday the 20th, presents additional programs covering Offshore Medical, Weather, and the Gluf Stream, in-pool life raft and personal survival training, and a First Aid/CPR certification program.

The details of all of these program and registration can be found here. Note that attendance is limited to several of the programs.

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Offshore Sailing Planning and Preparation Seminar

Please join us in April as sailing consultant Joe Cooper (www.practicallysailing.com) leads a discussion on preparing yourself and your boat for your next longer passage. Joe logs a varied resume including trans-ocean passages, yacht deliveries, America’s Cup experience, Sydney Hobart racing, boat building, and boat management.
Many of us are always dreaming of taking our boats (and ourselves) on something a bit longer than we have done before, be it up to Maine, over to Nova Scotia, or down to Bermuda. In this seminar, Cooper will address how to think about pushing yourselves to go further and cover the areas needing addressed for a longer passage.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 beginning at 7 PM in the Minehan Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf, Charlestown.
Cost is $10 for non-members and no cost for members. Space is limited so we recommend that you sign up soon.

Please email Ron at ronpski@rcn.com to sign up for this event.

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"Organized Cruises" Seminar

Have you ever considered joining an organized cruise on a sail to longer distance locations such as Down East Maine or Nova Scotia? What would motivate you in getting out of your comfort zone to join an extended club cruise or a commercial flotilla to distant ports? 
Please join us in May as a panel of cruise organizers leads a talk and discussion on “all things” relevant to organized cruises. The panel, consisting of representatives from various cruising organizations, represents a wealth of experience orchestrating and leading organized cruises up and down the Northeast coast and to Maritime Canada. They’ll share their collective knowledge in talking about the current cruising scene, what’s involved in joining one, what’s involved in organizing one, the costs associated with such an adventure, and why it makes sense, when sailing to distant ports having true navigational challenges, to cruise with others who have been there.
The seminar will take place on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 beginning at 7 PM in the Minehan Room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Tudor Wharf, Charlestown.
Cost is $10 for non-members and no cost for members. Space is limited so we recommend that you sign up soon.

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Seminar Ideas?

Please email Ron Pawlowski with requests for seminar topics:

• What would you like to learn more about?

• Who would you like to hear from?

• What topics would you like to discuss with other members?

• Would you like to present a seminar?

Your input will help us plan effective 2011 seminar programs.

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