This listing contains classes currrently offered by the St. Paul Squadron and known classes scheduled throughout District 10. Most are being offered online; however, classroom participation is always recommended.
To Register for a St. Paul class, simply click on the Registration button.
To Register for a D10 Class:
- Email the course instructor to confirm your participation in the class; include your contact information.
- Copy the St. Paul Educational Officer or send a separate message to education@stpaulsquadron.org.
You will be contacted regarding cost and process for ordering materials.
Sail Course
Materials Fee: $75.00
Dates: Mondays, May 19 through July 14 (7 weeks; no class May 26)
Time: 7:00 to 9:00
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
Instructors: Bill Dohr, Greg Korstad, Dan Saniti
Sail is a complete sail course created to serve the needs of the novice and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, for basic skills and knowledge. The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety and sail processes. It continues with the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship and handling of more difficult sailing conditions. Navigation rules and an introduction to heavy weather sailing are also discussed. Appendices in the manual provide an introduction to sailboat racing and sailing in Canadian waters.
Course completion is documented by a closed book exam to be scheduled by the St Paul Squadron Education Officer.
For more information, please contact the St. Paul Squadron Education Officer: education@stpaulsquadron.org
Seminar: Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes
with Customized Focus on the St. Croix and Upper Mississippi Rivers
Materials Fee: Complimentary for Members
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Location: St. Croix Marina Clubhouse (16 First Street, Hudson, WI)
Instructors: Members of the St. Paul Sail and Power Squadron
“This seminar is designed to meet the needs of our large inland boating membership and the general public. Seminar topics include The Western Rivers System of Navigational Aids; River Boating; and Locking Through. The seminar is particularly suited to introducing students to experienced local boaters and their squadron because the exchange of local information and experiences can be one of the most interesting and important parts of the seminar.
Confidently boat in safe water in fickle rivers, develop the special skills you need to deal with currents and shallows, know how to maneuver through locks, and learn the correct ways to maneuver in the presence of commercial vessels when you are boating on major inland waterways.
What's included?
Special navigation rules for rivers
The Western Rivers System of buoys and marks
River currents
"Reading" a river
Jetties and wing dams
Intricacies of locking through
Communicating with lockmasters and bridge tenders
Questions? membership@stpaulsquadron.org
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