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About Boating Safely Course, USCG Auxiliary
Flotilla 11-7, Hudson, Fl, Sept. 18
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 11-7 in Hudson, FL, on Sept.
18 at 9135 Denton Avenue, time is 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For
more information or reservations, call Jorja
Carmichael at (828) 842-2094, or Edna Schwabe at
(727) 457-3788.
Gasoline Engine & Support Systems
Certification, Miramar, FL, Sept. 7-10
Broward College.
Adult Basic Sailing School, Boca Ciega Yacht Club,
Gulfport, Tampa Bay, FL, Sept 8
Boca Ciega Yacht Club will be offering a five-week Adult
Basic Sailing Class beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8. The course
includes five Wednesday evening classes as well as four
weekend waterfront sailing sessions. Students will put classroom
theories into practice sailing the club’s Catalina 16.5
fleet. Cost is $225 per person including all classroom materials
and the US SAILING Association Basic Keelboat manual.
Participants will receive a complimentary three-month membership.
With a 2/1 student teacher ratio this is the most reasonably
priced program in the Tampa Bay area. For registration
information, visit www.sailbcyc.org, or call Jennifer
Rogers at (727) 345-7544. Pre-registration is required.
America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and
Power Squadron, Sept. 13
Available to anyone 12 or older. Free. Materials cost $25
per family. Classes are held once a week (two hours each
Monday), for four weeks. Completion of this course will
enable the student to skipper a boat with confidence.
Starts Monday, Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. St. Petersburg Sailing
Center, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing, St.
Petersburg. Pre-registration is required. Register
online at www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 498-
4001. The course chairman will contact you for confirmation.
Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public
Boating Programs, September and October. For more
information on upcoming education programs or to request
a free vessel safety check, call (727) 469-8895 or visit
www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on Public Education
Programs. America’s Boating Course and other courses regularly
posted on the Web site. About Boating Safely: Sept
11-12. Weekend Navigator (includes charting tools). Eight
lessons. Class days: Oct. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28.
Diesel Engine & Support Systems Certification, Tampa,
FL, Oct. Oct 12-15
Associated Marine Institutes, Inc. American Boat and Yacht
Council. www.abycinc.org. (410) 990-4460
Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs,
Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups
SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on
individual yacht clubs, sailing associations and
youth sailing groups throughout the Southern
states (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX (east
Texas). Articles wanted are about a club’s history,
facilities, major events and general information
about the club. The clubs and associations must be
well established and have been around for at least
five years. Contact editor@Southwindsmagazine.
com for information about article length, photo
requirements and other questions.
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14 September 2010 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com