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All classes except On Water Training
are held at the district fire station training facility, 1500 Bollinger
Canyon, San Ramon, CA 94583. From 680 go west on Crow Canyon Road
about 1 mile. Turn left (south) on Bollinger Canyon, and left
into the fire station's parking lot.
Entrance to the building is ONLY from the Bollinger Canyon side of the building,
not through the glass doors facing this parking lot.
- 8 Week Boating Fundamentals
BS&S
When: Tuesdays Jan 22 through
Mar 18 2008
Time: 7:00-9:00PM.
Topics covered include boat construction, terminology, equipment;
safety and legal consideration; and boat operation
will be included. This course constitutes a safe boating class as
required by the courts for citations while on the water.
Passing the short exam at the conclusion of this class
entitles you to a certificate recognized by state licensing agencies
and Canadian authorities. Many insurance companies give discounts for
completing this course.
Cost $75 including manual
Advanced Topics
This class will be followed by a one day, 8
hour class for the advanced topics of navigation, powering your boat,
marlinspike, weather, and communications. The One-Day session is planned for Saturday April
05 from 9AM until 6PM.
Cost is $45 and includes lunch.
- 13 Week Boating Skills and Seamanship
When: Not currently offered. See above
for same material.
Time: 7:00-9:15PM.
Topics covered include every topic from the 10 Week Fundamentals class
above, plus full classes on navigation, marine radios, weather, engine
mechanics, medical awareness while on the water, and knots. This
course constitutes a safe boating class as required by the courts for
citations while on the water.
Passing the short exam at the conclusion of this class
entitles you to a certificate recognized by state licensing agencies
and Canadian authorities. Many insurance companies give discounts for
completing this course.
Cost, including course manuals, TBD
- About Boating Safely (ABS) (was America's Boating Course (ABC))
When: Self study course:
Anytime. Cost: thirty-five dollars.
When: Classroom: One day class, May 17, July 12 and
Sept 20, 2008, 9 to 6;
lunch provided. Cost: forty-five dollars.
This course is a text based fundamental course in safe
boating practices and federal law. It is designed as a self
study program or a one day classroom presentation. In addition to
the text, you meet with our instructor for an hour review of state
boating laws and a Coast Guard Auxiliary administered test. The
certificate you receive upon successful completion earns discounts from
many insurance companies, and constitutes a safe boating class as
required by the courts for citations while on the water.
Families are encouraged to attend or study together for a common
understanding of safe practices and boating laws.
Cost, $45
- On the Water Training (OWT)
When: 9 AM to about 4 PM Saturday June
21 or August 2, 2008
Where: Emery Cove Marina, Emeryville CA
Description: This is a one day class
onboard the boats of the CG Auxiliary. It is an introduction to
boating issues encountered on the water and is not a substitute for a
hands on boat handling class. Students will handle pre-departure
and departure tasks (weather check, launch, dock lines, checklists,
safety briefing, fueling), underway tasks (lookout, meeting, crossing
& overtaking situations, sound signals, aids to navigation
including day marks and buoys), man overboard, emergencies,
anchoring, and returning tasks (fenders and lines, dock approach,
securing, trailering, checklists).
Recommended that you complete a Boating Safely, BS&S,
ABC, Sailing, or comparable class prior to this course, but this may be
waived. See listing above for these classes.
Requirements:
You must complete a Health Questionnaire.
Your answers may limit your participation in certain tasks. You must
sign a liability waiver. In the event of a mishap apply to your
insurance company for coverage. You must be physically able and
of an age to safely participate in the OWT. Our boat coxswain
determines you meet all applicable requirements, including the above
requirements, on the day of the training.
Bring your sun lotion, deck or tennis shoes (no hard soles!), life
jacket if you have one, and layered clothing. We will provide a
sack lunch since we do not know where we will be at that time!
Ahh, the thrill of it!
Cost: TBD dollars.
- GPS for Mariners
When: One evening, Tuesday June 3 or October
14, 2008
Time: 7 - 9:30 PM
This course will include a refresher on the basics of navigation,
components of the GPS system, advanced GPS procedures and techniques as
well as tips on utilizing multiple information sources to validate the
GPS. Techniques of track line, waypoint, proximity waypoint, route, and
nearest waypoint navigation are covered. Chart plotters and
charting systems are touched upon.
Free nautical charts from NOAA will be discussed.Class recommended for those considering the
purchase of a GPS as well as long time users. Materials include sources
of shareware software linking the GPS to a PC to chart and manage
waypoints and routes.
Cost: Twenty Five dollars includes text (GPS for Mariners)
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Basic
Navigation
When: Seven
weeks on Tuesday nights starting Dec 2, 2008
Time: 7:00 to 9:30 PM
This 7 week class is recommended for boaters who might get caught on
the water by fog or darkness, who plan to travel along the coast.
It covers most of the theory (chart construction, L and LO, magnetic variation
and deviation, speed/time/distance, determining a fix, and DR plotting. The last
night will consist of the test and graduation.
See below for more advanced topics.Cost: $125
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Advanced Navigation
When:
Eight weeks, follows Basic class above
Time: 7:00 to 9:30 PM
This class requires you completed basic navigation (see above). It
covers topics such as M-board, radar and vector math. It includes a
comprehensive practice exercise. The exam for this part covers charting and developing information based on charting a
cruise.Cost: TBD
Registrations, orders for
manuals, suggestions or comments should be sent to Bob Coackley, Public Education
Officer, or call him at (925)918-2503.
For classes offered by other flotillas in the
District see
http://public.d11nuscgaux.info/PublicEd/sbcourselist.htm
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