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D32 Fall 2010 Council & Conference - Hosted by  St. Helens Sail and Power Squadron Squadron - October 2 , 2010 information to follow.

To find out when our next Public Boating Class is scheduled for Click Here. You can also check our squadron calendar. For more information you can contact Neal Smith at (503) 730-6336.
GREETINGS TO ALL, THIS IS A SECOND NOTICE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS SUMMER'S CLASSES AT 1/2 PRICE..!!      We want you all to know that the Squadron is having a special deal for everyone to take one class at 1/2 price, there will be more classes taught this summer than normal,  but, they will be offered first-come-first served and will be capped at a reasonable number, no class will be taught if there are less than 5 students.     The classes offered will be....SEAMANSHIP, PILOTING, ELECTRONICS, ENGINE MAINTENANCE, WEATHER, CRUISE PLANNING AND SAIL.  You can contact me, Bob Cravens about Seamanship and Piloting....360-694-0434 or crave555@aol.com
	Washington State Boater Education Card requirement will be phased in from 2008 to 2014. The cards are now being issued. All operators of boats having motors of 15 horsepower or greater are required to have their Boater Safety Education Card, click on the card to see when this the law will apply to you or your family members. You can also download an application there.

Coffee Stop Fundraiser July 5th through July 9th Gee Creek Rest Area is on the S/B I-5, South of the Ridgefield turn off. If you are coming from Vancouver area you go N/B on I-5, take the Ridgfield Exit. Turn left and cross over the freeway. Turn left back onto the S/B I-5. Sign Up Sheet

 

National is now ready to issue BOC kits for “Inland Water(IW) ” certification. These kits will provide the Passport to be filled in by a BOC Certifier and an on-the-water boat handling skill demonstration for the “IW” BOC card.  National is charging $30.00 for each BOC kit, plus $2.00 for shipping and handling for a total of $32.00 for each kit.

Our SEO George Eaton is ready to place an order for those members who are interested in obtaining a BOC certification. Please let him know Nov 4^th if you would like to start the BOC process and would like him to order a IW kit for you.

ResQ Disc

An advertisement appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of United States Power Squadrons magazine, The Ensign offering the ResQ Disc to USPS members at a reduced price of $45.00 which includes shipping and handling.. The Fort Vancouver Sail and Power Squadron can order these discs in case quantities of 12 discs at a further reduced cost. The Squadron is offering to purchase these discs and sell them to our members for $40 includes shipping and handling.. If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these ResQ Discs through the Squadron and or to see a short training video on the ResQ Disk Click Here

 

USPS Seminars - Basic Chart Reading, Using a GPS, VHF-DSC Marine Radios and On Board Weather Forecasting Seminars are available for your group. If you would like more information check our Seminars' Page. You can also email Fred Taylor at aseo@fvsps.org. You can now register and place a deposit on-line with PAYPAL or a credit card.

USPS Boat Operator Certification Program is just around the corner. If you would like to find out more of about this new program, here is a reprint from USPS Education Dept news letter. Read More

Just a reminder that you can renewal your membership on-line all you need is your certificate number, invoice number and a credit card To renewal on-line Click Here.

May 2010 Lookout