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The Sheraton Marina in New Bern, NC
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New Bern is located at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers in eastern North Carolina. We are in a great boating location! The Neuse River broadens substantially as it flows from New Bern to Pamlico Sound. The wide, uncrowded, expanses of water in the river and in the sound provide excellent sailing opportunities. |
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| Cape Lookout Sail and Power Squadron (CLSPS) was established in 1960 as a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety and education. CLSPS members are eligible to take advanced courses, in which they further develop their proficiency in seamanship, navigation, and related skills such as cruise planning. CLSPS activities also include social events such as cruises and rendezvous. Monthly dinner meeting are combined business and social affairs. Contact Sue Meadows (Membership Chairperson) at meadowsmsue@msn.com or 252-224-0959 for information about joining CLSPS. Public Boating Course The Squadron Boating Course® is a traditional civic service of the United States Power Squadrons® organization. Since 1914 local squadrons have presented the course to anyone who wished to attend - to date more than 3 million people. Learning to boat safely is important and the increased knowledge will enhance your safety on the water and your enjoyment of the sport. The Squadron Boating Course® is designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. The courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your family to attend as a group. There are homework questions at the end of each chapter to assist retention of the information presented. The Squadron Boating Course® is offered in the following two formats:
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To register or for additional information please contact: Kurt Weinheimer at wkurtsails@embarqmail.com or Jim Scheer at jim.scheer@gtri.gatech.edu 2-Hour Boating Seminars Attend 1, 2, or all 3 USPS Boating Seminars, to get the most from your boating experience. The cost of each seminar is $25. This includes the textbook, and the waterproof flip-fold guide. Feel free to ask the instructor any related questions you may have. Each course is presented twice. You need only attend one of the two offerings to complete the seminar. Using GPS – Get the most of your GPS receiver. Learn about all the settings, screens, and functionality of the GPS receiver. In addition to the Student’s Notebook, you will get a copy of the USPS GPS Guide and a waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide Using GPS. How to Use a Chart – Develop safe boating and charting habits and get the most out of the use of a chart, by understanding all the information that is available on the chart. You will receive a Maptech Waterproof flip-fold waterproof Chart Symbols and On-the-Water Guide as well as the student manual. Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio – Learn the legal and effective techniques for use of the marine VHF radio. Also, learn the use of the latest in marine radio functionality, digital selective calling (DSC) which is available on all new radio sets. A CD is included with a DSC Simulator that allows you to practice on your computer at home. Included is a waterproof McGraw-Hill Captain’s Quick Guide Using VHF. Seminar Schedule:
To learn more, or sign up for any or all of these seminars, contact: Kurt Weinheimer at 252-638-4743, or Jim Scheer at 252-876-3733. You can also send an e-mail to: Kurt Weinheimer at wkurtsails@embarqmail.com. Vessel Safety Checks Courtesy inspections are available to all boatowners. When you are ready for an inspection or just have a question, contact one of our trained vessel examiners.
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