Anchors, Anchoring, Anchorages:
Explorations of anchor styles and function, principle and theory of recommended anchoring practices and applicability to SE Alaska conditions. Discussion and sharing of favorite anchorages and boating destinations in the southern SE panhandle.
Marine Batteries & Electrical Systems:
Understanding construction, operation, maintenance and testing of lead/acid batteries. Explore theory and practice of working with low voltage DC electrical systems.
Small Craft Radar:
For both recreational and commercial boaters, this 2.5 hour radar class covers the basics. Learn to make the most of your radar for collision avoidance and navigation. Students get to practice on a state of the art radar simulator.
Fire Extinguisher Class:
We all know what they look like but have you ever wanted to actually get to use one in a training situation? Here’s your chance! This one and a half hour evening class discussing and using fire extinguishers would be perfect for anyone owning a boat which has a fire extinguisher aboard, or for anyone seeking an opportunity to actually operate a fire extinguisher. There is a proper way, to use a fire extinguisher and it could save your boat or building!
Navigation:
"This introduction to navigation course will meet three evenings and cover the basics of reading marine charts, Rules of the Road and communication using VHF Radio. Students will practice their new knowledge using computer simulation".
Immersion Suits:
This 1.5 hour evening class covers proper use and care of immersion suits and other personal floatation devices. Bring your PFD's to try in the pool or borrow ours. Experience what it would be like to have to get in an immersion (gumby) suit. This is a class for all ages and any boater wishing to have a better understanding of the safety equipment aboard their vessel. Students need to bring clean clothing to wear in the pool and a change of clothes. (Chances are, you won’t fall overboard in your bathing suit we will wear regular pants and shirts in the pool.)