Capital Assets and Building Account
$50.00 is the default amount but can be changed. Please choose the amount you would like to donate in increments of $5.00.
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Cruise Planning
$ 75.00 – $ 125.00Cruise Planning
Want to take a “road trip” on the water? Gain the confidence and practical skills needed to explore ports and coves for a weekend or weeks at a time. Take Cruising and Cruise Planning and join your fellow boaters for raft-ups and rendezvous up the river, down the bay, and along the coast.
Instructor: Joe Barnette 941-928-9207 cjbarnette@yahoo.com
Jan 10, 2022: 1900-2100 Mon 10 Sessions
Diesel Engines
$ 125.00 – $ 150.00Join our class that will cover all aspects of your diesel engine. In this hands-on class you will learn operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the engine.
Instructor: Joe Barnette, 941-928-9207, cjbarnette@yahoo.com
Oct 23, 2021 0900-1700 Sat 1 Session
Engine Maintenance
$ 75.00 – $ 125.00Engine Maintenance
Every skipper needs to understand the fundamentals of gas and diesel engines to perform basic maintenance and diagnose problems under way. Learn about transmissions, propellers, and steering. Get the knowledge you need to keep your boat in tiptop shape.
Instructor: Barry Rush 631-987-8399 brush41@verizon.net
Sep 10, 2021: 1900-2030 Mon 7 Sessions
General Operating Account
$50.00 is the default amount but can be changed. Please choose the amount you would like to donate in increments of $5.00.
Hurricane Prep
$ 40.00Hurricanes & Boats
When a named storm threatens, you need to be prepared and protect your boat. In this short seminar, you’ll learn how to select a location from which to weather the storm and prepare your boat for a hurricane. The kit includes Student Notes with copies of the slides.
Instructor: Joe Barnette 941-928-9207, cjbarnette@yahoo.com
May 20, 2021: 1900-2100 Thurs 1 Session
May 19, 2022: 1900-2100 Thurs 1 Session
Instructor Development
$ 0.00 – $ 30.00Instructor Development
Unlike other USPS courses, the Instructor Development course is not designed to enhance boating skills. Rather, its emphasis is on enhancing presentation techniques and instructor skills. The course has been designed to demonstrate interactive teaching methods focused on adult learning. Students are required to prepare lesson plans and give three presentations to their peers utilizing a variety of teaching aids and presentation skills.
Instructor: Sylvia Wedge, 941-951-6806, sylwedge@gmail.com
Sep 7, 2021: 1900-2100 Tue 4 Sessions
Introduction to Celestial Navigation, Illustrated & Animated
$ 40.00“An Introduction to Celestial Navigation, Illustrated and Animated”, has been designed specifically for the fun and intellectual enjoyment of individuals who may have an interest in this fascinating science. No quizzes, no final exams, no homework. No prior knowledge required. Just come for the “big picture” of navigating by the sky. The class is presented as an introduction to a more comprehensive two-course series on celestial navigation offered by the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron.
The class will be presented in a two day format with each session lasting approximately two hours. It will be held at the main headquarters of the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron at 2814 Hyde Park St., Sarasota, FL. The class will be held on February 18th and 20th, 2020, from 7-9 pm. Call now to reserve your space as seating may be limited. For more information, and to pre-register for this class go to www.sarasota-boating.org and click on the “Education” tab, then find the class entitled “Introduction to Celestial Navigation”.
Instructor: Graham Peterson’s cell number is 828-290-8088
Oct 9, 2021: 0900-1300 Sat 1 Session
Jan 8, 2022: 0900-1300 Sat 1 Session
Mar 12, 2022: 0900-1300 Sat 1 Session
Introduction to Navigation
$ 40.00Introduction to Navigation
Today, electronics have radically changed navigation, but understanding the basics helps you gain confidence in your equipment and your own skills.
In this seminar you’ll learn practical techniques to plan, navigate, and check your progress on the water. You will develop situational awareness skills using your eyes and navigation tools to quickly point to your position on a chart, and be able to use backup techniques when the electronics become suspect. This seminar will help both captain and crew to navigate safely and comfortably.
The seminar kit contains The Weekend Navigator textbook, a Seminar Notes booklet, and Maptech’s Chart Navigator Training CD, which includes software and digital charts to gain familiarity with this new technology.
Instructor: Joe Barnette 941-928-9207, cjbarnette@yahoo.com
Oct 14, 2021 1900-2100 Thur 1 Session
Marine Communication Systems
$ 75.00 – $ 125.00Marine Communication Systems
The classes will take place weekly for 7-weeks.
Become a better boater by mastering your radio in the digital age. Learn voice communications and the use of digital selective calling (DSC), and get the skills you need for a day sail or offshore adventure. Learn from experienced instructors in an interactive classroom environment.
Instructor: Demetri Lignos, 941-400-5086, Demetri.lignos@gmail.com
Feb 1, 2022: 1800-2000 Tue 7 Sessions
Marine Electrical Systems
$ 75.00 – $ 125.00Marine Electrical Systems
Learn the ins and outs of your boat’s electrical systems. Gain the confidence to tackle direct current, shore power and communications installations. Ensure the safety and reliability of your vessel; enroll in this course today.
This course is usually completed in nine two-hour sessions, followed by an exam.
October 5, 2021 1800 – 2000 Tues 7 Nights
Instructor: Demetri Lignos, 941-400-5086, Demetri.lignos@gmail.com
Sail
$ 75.00 – $ 125.00Sail
Learn about basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety from experienced USPS sailors. Then tackle the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions. This course will benefit non-sailors as well as novice and experienced sailors.
Instructor: Howard Barach 941-923-3302, hbarach@aol.com
Jan 4, 2022: 1900-2100 Tues 10 Sessions
Small Boat Maneuvering Course
$ 125.00 – $ 175.00Small Boat Maneuvering Course
Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron in partnership with Suntex Boat Club has developed an on the water small boat maneuvering course. We put you behind the helm of a 20’ -23’ outboard and instruct you in the basic maneuvers-docking & undocking, pivot turns, close quarter boat handling, throttle control, engine control, planning, crossing wakes and anchoring. 2 1/2 hours of classroom to brush up on the regulations and review what maneuvers we will do on the water. 15-20 minutes on the only virtual boat maneuvering simulator in the state of Florida then 4 hours of on the water, hands on training. $125 member price, $175 non-member price.
Completion certificate of a classroom course ( sorry no on-line course completion certificates are accepted for this course) of a United States Power Squadron or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary safe boating course is required to take this course. Open to persons 21 years and older.
Instructor: Bill Boos, 941-451-8994, wmrboos1504@gmail.com
Mar 10, 2021 1830-2100 Wed 1 Classroom Session
Oct 13, 2021, 1830-2100, Wed, 1 Classroom Session
Dec 15, 2021 1830-2100 Wed 1 Classroom Session
Feb 9, 2022 1830-2100 Wed 1 Classroom Session
Apr 13, 2022 1830-2100 Wed 1Classroom Session
The Educational Trust Fund
$50.00 is the default amount but can be changed. Please choose the amount you would like to donate in increments of $5.00.
Use of Fire Extinguishers
$ 15.00Joe Barnette 941-928, 9207, cjbarnette@yahoo.com, $15
March 19, 2022, 0900-1100, Sat 1 session
Using VHF & VHF/DSC Radio
$ 40.00Using VHF & VHF/DSC Radio
Get familiar with your boat’s VHF marine radio in just two hours. Experienced instructors teach you how to use VHF radio like a pro, including the new digital selective calling (DSC) rescue feature. You’ll also get tips on purchasing and installing VHF to get the most out of your investment. A handy waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s QuickGuide Using VHF is included with essential information that you should have aboard. This QuickGuide explains to anyone on your crew how to use the radio, a real benefit if you’re unable to help in an emergency.
Instructor: Joe Barnette 941-928-9207, cjbarnette@yahoo.com
Feb 16, 2022: 1900-2100 Wed 1 Session