Boat Handling Class

Starts Friday February 6, 2026, 6:30–8:30 PM SOUTHWESTERN YACHT CLUB 2702 Qualtrough Street, San Diego CA 92106 Cost: $105 for Books and Materials

Boat Handling is an 8-week course which meets on Friday evenings and is intended for recreational boaters who want to learn more about skilled boat handling in a variety of situations. This course covers (1) Rules of the Road: A Practical Approach, (2) Confidence in Docking and Undocking: Slow-Speed Maneuvering, (3) Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Underway, (4) Anchoring with Assurance: Don’t Get Carried Away, (5) Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems, and (6) Knots and Line Handling: The Knots You Need to Know.

Optional On the Water Training As a follow-up to the Boat Handling class, the Squadron offers an optional on-the-water training session that gives students practical, hands-on experience with all topics covered in the course. This session takes place on a Saturday, with location and time to be announced. The fee for this class is $50.00.

Registration and First Class Friday, February 6th at 6:30 PM Register at the First Class

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Questions? Email: gsmurphy@ix.netcom.com