Santa Barbara Sail & Power Squadron
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Second in a pair of 2 hour seminars that cover basic navigation techniques. Navigation A and B must be taken together over a two week period. Intro to Navigation B covers - Measuring distance and Course, dead reckoning navigation and electronic navigation techniques with hands-on practice. Cost for Intro to Navigation A and B is […]
This is a week-long Cruise to Catalina led by the Ciolinos. It's a long haul to Two Harbors - almost 90 miles but well worth the effort. Whether you've been there before or this will be your first time, it's a gorgeous location with lots to do once you're there. Arriving mid-week means you should […]
Progressive Dinner - boat to boat at the Harbor
Catalina Cruise
This event sponsored by the Harbor Dept. draws thousand to the Harbor for food, tours, shopping and community outreach. The Squadron will have a table set up all day to promote the Squadron's education, activities and USPS association.
Your Santa Barbara chapter of “America’s Boating Club” (formerly United States Power Squadrons) will be teaching a Marine Navigation course that provides the basic skills you need to plan and safely navigate your boat using traditional (dead reckoning, charts) and modern (GPS, electronic) methods. Course Description: Marine Navigation is the first course in the sequence […]
Summer Seminar 1: Weather for Boaters – Basic weather including fronts, winds, fog, clouds, forecasting and local weather. Click HERE for more details
Summer Seminar 2: Basics of Celestial Navigation– Learn how to use a sextant and take a noon sight to determine your Latitude position, sextant provided or bring your own. Click HERE for more information
Summer Seminar 3: Anchoring with Assurance – Learn how to choose an anchor and anchorage, and anchor your boat safely and confidently Click HERE for more information
Summer Seminar 4: Knots and Line Handling – The knots you need to know, line selection, care for lines, hands on practice Click HERE for more information