DARIEN SAIL & POWER SQUADRON: BOATING COURSE
May 2010 Noroton Yacht Club
NOTE Although we discuss' PWC (Jet Ski) issues, we do not issue diplomas that cover PWC's
Class Routine
7:00 Pre-Class hands-on activity: lines, knots, & stuff (optional)
7:30 (1930) SHARP CLASS BEGINS Review homework assignments or briefing
9:15 (2115) End of scheduled class session, begin informal Q&A session
9:30 (2130) End of Q&A session straighten up classroom
NOTE: Volunteer assistance is appreciated in set-up of classroom at 7:00pm, thanks.
Class Schedule
1) Mon. May 3 Registration and Distribution of Materials, Course Overview
Briefing on topics in Chapter 5 Section 18 (pages 195 204)
Charts Piloting Compass Steering 60 D = ST (D = RT)
NO CLASS THURSDAY MAY6
The class is invited to N-O-R-W-A-L-K Yacht Club to join a meeting of the Squadron to enjoy
a talk on journeying down the Intracoastal Water Way. Directions to this (optional) meeting at
the Norwalk Yacht Club may be found on their web site at www.norwalkyc.com
2) Mon. May 10 Homework due: Chartwork # 1
Briefing on topics in Chapter 5 Section 17 (pages 177-194)
GPS Basic navigation Concepts Chart Basics
3) Thur. May 13 Homework due: Chartwork # 2
Briefing on Chapter 1 Sections 1-3
Terminology Equipment Getting Underway Courtesy
4) Mon. May 17 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) Thur May 20 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
6) Mon. May 24 Homework due: Chapter 3 Review (pages 137-139) see NOTE below.
Briefing on Chapter 4 Sections 13-16 & COURSE REVIEW NOTES
Water Sports Trailering PWC Opns (see note) Knots & Lines
7) Thur. May 27 FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION 2-hour time limit - 50 questions
*** EXAMS GRADED & CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED TONIGHT ***
INSTRUCTORS: Dick Woods 655-2381 Frank Kemp 656-1129 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.
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