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.
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
The Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes Seminar addresses the specific needs of inland boaters. General topics include special navigation rules for rivers; river currents and "reading" a river; jetties & wing dams; communicating with lockmasters and bridgetenders; how to maneuver in the presence of commercial vessels; and the process of locking through.
We'll also take time to provide specific experience-based information on boating the waters of the St. Croix River from Stillwater to Prescott and the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Wabasha. Areas for discussion will include bridge and lock information, best spots for beaching and anchoring out, where/how to get diesel fuel, navigation tips and known hazards, and more.
Two guides published by the Minnesota DNR serve as the backbone for our local focus. They provide more information than we could discuss in an all-day seminar. We strongly recommend that your download and/or print The Minnesota River Guide and The Metro Area Rivers Guide and bring them to the seminar. You will find them online at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater/guides.htm.
Questions? membership@stpaulsquadron.org
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
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