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Boating Classes on the Horizon.
ADVANCED PILOTING. April 9, 2013 at 7PM. 865 NE Tomahawk Is. Drive, 97217, The second in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation. It continues to build coastal and inland navigation skill, allowing the student to take on more challenging conditions – unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. GPS is embraced as a primary navigation tool while adding radar, chartplotters, and other electronic navigation tools. . The class will run for 10 weeks with homework. Contact Steve at 503 543 3083 for additional details. To pre-register click here.
JUNIOR NAVIGATION. Sometime in February 2014, 855 Northeast Tomahawk Island Drive Portland, OR 97217. A 9 week class on coastal navigation begins your study of offshore navigation. Learn to use integrated
electronic positioning systems, sight taking on celestial bodies with a mariner’s sextant, and positioning & passage planning with special open-ocean charts. This is a new format and a much less complex presentation of the material.... it is way more FUN AND INTERESTING now. To pre-register click here
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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 Bob Cravens at 360 694-0434.
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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.
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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.
Water Trails Trailered Boat Group - If you have a trailerable boat and want to travel with the group come join us.
Paddle Group- If you have an interest in paddle boating (canoes or kayaks) this is the group for you. If you are interested in participating or would like more information contact Rick Gilbertson
| Lady Skippers Luncheon - Lady Skippers meet the second Thursday of the month. There are no meetings in July, August, September and January. Check the squadron calendar for the location of our next meeting. |
| General Meetings- Are normally held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. There are no meetings in June, July or August. Check our squadron calendar for the date and details of the next meeting. |
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