Boating Clinics for Fall-Winter-Spring 2023-2024

America’s Boating Club of the North Olympic Peninsula in partnership with Port Angeles Yacht Club is presenting a series of 2 hour classes on topics of interest to recreational sailors, boaters and fishing enthusiasts.

These FREE classes will be the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00.

Location: Port Angeles Yacht Club, 1305 Marine Drive, just west of Port Angeles Boat Haven.

GPS and AIS

• Saturday November 4.
• Where am I and where are you?
• A history and description of these two technologies which are especially important to mariners.

Chart Plotting on the cheap

• Saturday December 2.
• A discussion of computer, tablet and cell phone chart plotter software.
• OpenCPN will be described and information on how to download, install and use it to find your way on the water.

Crossing borders and extended Cruising

• Saturday January 6.
• Latest information about requirements for cruising into Canada and returning to the USA.
• This session will touch on topics about where to go and how to get there, and how to prepare for extended times on your boat.

Communications Systems and Antenna considerations

• Saturday February 3.

Fishing for Cruisers

• Saturday March 2.
• Types of gear needed, license requirements and techniques for catching your dinner.

Food for Cruisers

• Saturday April 6.
• Now that you’ve caught that fish, how do you prepare it and serve it to keep your crew happy.
• Tips on shopping, storing, preparing food for your cruise.

Cruising safety

• Saturday May 4.
• Anchoring, docking, avoiding trouble.
• It will either be a good experience or a good story!