Education and Training

Boating safety and seamanship education is a priority for many Seattle Yacht Club members. Educational opportunities are available throughout the year at Powerboat and Sailboat Committee meetings, Women's Group programs, classes offered by the Marine Traffic, Environment and Safety Committee, and the Boating Education Series offered this year at our Elliott Bay Marina Clubhouse. While some of the programs are only available to club members, many of the events are open to the public.

This section of the SYC website is the centralized source of information for all educational events, both boating and social. We welcome ideas for additional educational programming; please send your suggestions to Peg Cheirrett at pegcheirrett@comcast.net. Committees offering public and member-only educational and training programs can request assistence from webmaster@seattleyachtclub.org in posting their programs here and in the member-only calendar.

Calendar of Educational and Training Events

The events shown below are listed by date and the underlined dates link to the members-only Calendar. The sponsoring organization is indicated and additional information on the sponsor is available on the hotlink. Events available to the public are described by "Public", while those only available to SYC members are listed as "SYC".

 

Date	Sponsor -SYC/Public	Event Description
Oct 18, 2010	WBSSG  SYC	Navigation
Nov xx, 2010	WBSSG  SYC	Tides and Currents
Mar xx, 2011	WBSSG  SYC	Ropes, Springs and Knot Tying
Apr xx, 2011	WBSSG  SYC	First Aid Preparaton
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Sponsoring Groups

Several committees within Seattle Yacht Club provide educational and training programs for members and the public. More information on them can be found below.

 

SYCBES- Seattle Yacht Club Boating Education Series

Join us for the Boating Education Series at Elliott Bay Marina, a free event sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club.The Boating Education Series is scheduled to run the second Thursday of every month, except during the summer boating pertiod. Starting at 6:00 p.m., there will be two 45-minute vendor presentations with refreshments & snacks in-between provided by Elliott Bay Marina. 

The Boating Education Series is a great way to share the benefits of SYC membership with a friend or colleague, learn how to keep your boat in excellent condition, and discover exciting new gear for your boat.  Space is limited, so be certain to register with the front desk at 206-325-1000.  All boaters are welcome, so come join us! For details contact: Suzi Ward, 206-992-2915, skw5761@msn.com or Bruce Lingle, 206-799-1667, brucel@collisioncliniccarstar.com.  

    

MTES- Marine Traffic, Environment, and Safety Classes

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For details contact Peg Cheirrett at pegcheirrett@comcast.net

WBSSG - Women's Boating Skills Support Group

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For details contact Lyn Lacherat llacher2@comcast.net

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