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Offshore Navigation

Offshore-Navigation

Date : Tuesday June 13th, 2023 – Aug 22nd, 2023 (10 Tuesday’s)
Time : 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Place : Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost : Free. Books are $130 (member), $160(non-member)
Contact : Education Officer (seo@sdsps.org)
Registration: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?L-17729

Offshore Navigation (previously offered as Junior Navigation) is the first in a  two-part program of study in offshore navigation, followed by the Celestial Navigation course (currently offered as Navigation.). It is designed as a practical “how to” course. The course includes use of the Nautical Almanac, taking sextant sights of the sun, reducing sights to establish lines of position, and electronic and computerized offshore navigation.

This course is taught Tuesday’s for ten weeks and uses provided sextants to take and reduce sights of the sun. The pre-requisite for this course is Advanced Marine Navigation
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Topic: Offshore Navigation
Time:  June 13th 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Registration: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?L-17729

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Boat Handling/Seamanship

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Date :     Monday June 5th, 2023 – July 17th, 2023
Time :    6:00 – 8:00 PM
Place :    Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost :      Free. Books are $70 (member), $90(non-member)
Contact : Education Officer (seo@sdsps.org)
Registration: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?L-17726

Boaters who want to boat more, boat farther, and have more fun on the water are keen to learn how to operate their boat safely and how to handle situations that arise while boating.

The Boat Handling curriculum comprises a full six-part Boat Handling course and six seminars:

The prerequisite for this course is America’s Boating Course (ABC).

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General Membership Meeting

GMM May 2023

America’s Boating Club – San Diego

Cordially invites you to

The General Membership Meeting

Friday, May 19, 2023

6-8 pm

Mimi’s Cafe

5180 Mission Center Road. San Diego, CA 92108

All members of the San Diego Sail & Power Squadron and their guests are invited to attend the General Membership Meeting, with no-host cocktails at 6 pm.

The business meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.

Join the other boating members for an evening together.  Come and see what is happening with the San Diego Club! Meal orders will be placed from their menu.  Separate checks for each party.  Alcoholic beverages available for purchase as well.  You can also just join us for an evening!  Come early to socialize.  Please let us know you are coming so we have enough seats available.

Invite a friend or someone that is interested in our mission and what we do.

Please RSVP your attendance by May 15, 2023 to Carl Schwartz @ carls1199@yahoo.com or call 619 528-9111. 

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Advanced Marine Navigation Date : Feb 27-May 1, 2023

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Advanced Marine Navigation
Date : Monday, Feb 27th, 2023 – May 1st, 2023
Time : 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Place : Southwestern Yacht Club, SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB 2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost : $95 (member), $120(non-member)
Contact : Education Officer (seo@sdsps.org)
Advanced Marine Navigation (previously offered as Advanced Piloting) is the second in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation. It continues to build coastal and inland navigation skill, allowing the student to take on more challenging conditions – unfamiliar waters, limited visibility, and extended cruises. GPS is embraced as a primary navigation tool while adding radar, chart plotters, and other electronic navigation tools.

This course is taught Monday’s for eight weeks and includes a final exam as an open-book take home test. The prerequisite for this course is Marine Navigation.

Topic: Advanced Marine Navigation
Time: Feb 27th 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Registration: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?L-17579

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America’s Boating Course – Feb 7 – Apr 11, 2023

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America’s Boating Course

Date : Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 – Apr 11, 2023
Time : 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Place : Southwestern Yacht Club, SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB 2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost : $65
Contact : Education Officer (seo@sdsps.org)
No matter how much experience you have with boating, it is important to have the knowledge needed to keep your passengers, yourself and your boat safe.

Get your state boating card and learn the skills you need to be safe while boating.

This course is taught Tuesday’s for eight weeks and includes safe boating practices and basic navigation. Passing the test will qualify you for the California Boaters Card (required for all 50 years old and younger).

Registration: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregformx.cgi?C-19056
Pay for the class here: https://py.pl/1O8qpx

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71st Annual SDSPS Meeting & Change of Watch Dinner and General Membership Meeting

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The ABC-San Diego Sail & Power Squadron

Announces this special January event

71st Annual SDSPS Meeting & Change of Watch Dinner
and General Membership Meeting

Saturday January 14, 2023

All members of the San Diego Sail & Power Squadron and their guests are invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Change of Watch Dinner, with no-host cocktails at 18:00. The business meeting and installation will begin at 18:30.

                        Date:             Saturday January 14, 2023

Place:         Southwestern Yacht Club

2702 Qualtrough Street

San Diego, CA 92106

 

Purpose of the meeting: To conduct an election of the officers for the year 2022-2023; to consider and vote upon the 2022-2023 budget proposed for adoption by the SDSPS Executive Committee; to hear reports of outgoing officers and committee chairs; and to accomplish such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 

Purpose of the Change of Watch: To install the 2022-2023 Bridge Officers and Elected members.

Entrée choices:

        • Cobb Salad (large) – $18
        • Yacht Burger w/cheese– $16 includes choice of one side
        • Miso-Glazed Salmon– $33

Coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

Please RSVP your attendance and MENU CHOICE by January 7, 2023

to Carl Schwartz at carls1199@yahoo.com or call at 619 528-9111. 

 

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CANCELED – The 52nd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

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Sorry everyone. Our BBQ and the actual Parade of Lights tomorrow has been canceled.

San Diego is expecting a major storm.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

The Parade resumes Sunday, December 18th.

The 52nd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Sunday, December 11, 2022 4pm – 8pm
Parade starts at 5:30 pm

Tunaman’s Memorial 

Set Your GPS to:   1718 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106

Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join the other SDSPS members for an evening at the Parade of Lights.  Hot Dogs, hamburgers, condiments, and water will be provided.

Beer and wine will be allowed (BYOB) but NO GLASS BOTTLES!

Be sure to bring chairs and a small table.  Pre-Registration is Required. 

Cost is $5 per person. 

The activity for this GMM will be NOTHING! 

Just a day to hang out and enjoy the Parade.  Bring a potential new member.

 Please RSVP your attendance and Potluck Item by December 4, 2022  to Carl Schwartz at carls1199@yahoo.com or leave a message: 619 528-9111.

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America’s Boating Club
Cordially invites you to
The General Membership Meeting
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6-8 pm
Southwestern Yacht Club (SWYC)
2702 Qualtrough Street, San Diego, CA 92106

Last General Membership Meeting of the year!! Join the other boating club members for an evening together. Come and see what is happening!  Menu includes an entrée, rolls and butter, and Crème Brûlée for dessert.  Beverages are available for purchase.

Entrée choices:

    • Salmon with lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, and vegetables $44
    • Filet of beef with fingerling potatoes and vegetables $60
    • Mushroom ravioli with vegetables $29

The entertainment for the evening will be  provided by the Education Department!! Come and hear about what they have been doing this
past year.

Please RSVP your attendance and MENU CHOICE by November 15, 2022 to Carl Schwartz at carls1199@yahoo.com or call at 619 528-9111.
NO WALK INS!

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Marine Navigation

Marine Nav

San Diego Sail & Power Squadron
View Web Site

“Piloting” Course which starts on Mon 24 OCT 2022 at 6:00 PM
Southwestern Yacht Club
2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA
Note: This class includes optional On the Water Training

https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregformx.cgi?L-17339

(Member Price is $70)
(Non-Member Price is $95)
Your Price is $95

Additional Notes

Marine Navigation (currently offered as Piloting) is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails

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The General Membership Meeting

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America’s Boating Club®    San Diego
Cordially invites you to

The General Membership Meeting
Sunday, July 10, 2022 2 pm -5 pm

De Anza Cove
2701 N. Mission Bay Drive at De Anza Road

Based on available space. Look for us around the perimeter of the parking lot

Time for a summer BBQ!!! Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join the other SDSPS members for a day on the bay.  Hot Dogs, hamburgers, condiments, and water will be provided.  Beer and wine will be allowed (BYOB) but NO GLASS BOTTLES!

Be sure to bring chairs and a small table.  Pre-Registration is Required.

Members are $5.  Guests are $10.

The activity for this GMM will be NOTHING! 

Just a day to hang out with other boating members and catch up.

Please RSVP your attendance and Potluck Item by July 7, 2022  to: Carl Schwartz at carls1199@yahoo.com or leave a message: 619 528-9111.

Walk-ins welcome.  Bring a potential new member.