DARIEN SAIL & POWER SQUADRON: BOATING COURSE 12/22/09
Winter 2010 Middlesex Middle School
NOTE: This class does NOT qualify for Personal Watercraft (Jet-Ski) Certification
Class Routine
7:00 (1900) SHARP CLASS BEGINS Review homework assignments
8:30 (2030) End of scheduled class session, begin informal Q&A session
9:00 (2100) End of Q&A session straighten up classroom
NOTE: Volunteer assistance is appreciated in set-up
of classroom - stop by at 6:45 to help out, thanks.
Class Schedule - (Winter Weather Changes Posted on dps.darien.org )
1) Wed. Jan 13 Registration and Distribution of Materials, Course Overview
Briefing on topics in Chapter 5 Section 17
GPS Basic navigation Concepts Chart Basics
2) Wed. Jan 20 Briefing on topics in Chapter 5 Section 18
Charts Piloting Compass Steering D = RT (60 D = ST)
3) Wed. Jan 27 Briefing on Chapter 1 Sections 1-3
Terminology Equipment Getting Underway Courtesy
4) Wed .Feb 3 Homework due: Chapter 1 Review ( pages 45-47) see NOTE below.
Briefing on Chapter 2 Sections 4-8
Nav Rules, Aids, Lights, Fed Regulations, State Regulations
5) Wed. Feb 10 Homework due: Chapter 2 Review ( pages 91-93 ) see NOTE below.
Briefing on Chapter 3 Sections 9-12
Charts, Anchoring, Adverse Conditions (Fog, Storm), VHF Radio
NO CLASS - WED. FEB 17 (Schools are closed for February Recess)
6) Wed. Feb 24 Homework due: Chapter 3 Review (pages 137-139) see NOTE below.
Briefing on Chapter 4 Sections 13-16
Water Sports Trailering PWC Opns (see note) Knots & Lines
7) Wed. Mar. 3 Homework due: Chapter 41 Review (pages 172-174) see NOTE below.
General course review and special topics of interest.
Knots and Lines proficiency check. Question & Answer Session
8) Wed. Mar 10 FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION 2-hour time limit - 50 questions
*** EXAMS GRADED & CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED TONIGHT ***
INSTRUCTORS: Dick Woods Table Instructors Frank Kemp 656-1129
(ask for e-mail address) fkemp@optonline.net
NOTE: Homework answers are posted at dps.darien.org please check your work prior to class.
Knots and lines are covered in class but do plan to visit www.animatedknots.com for more help.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, MAY 31 JOIN THE SQUADRON FLOAT/BOAT- JUST ADD KIDS
NEXT COURSE STARTS MONDAY May 3 AT NOROTON YACHT CLUB SAME AGENDA
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