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| 237.1 | Great Ideas !! | USRCV1::FRASCH | | Tue Jan 17 1989 16:43 | 9 |
| Jerry,
Great job!!!!
We never did get to set up a course in a DEC facility. Still
interested? I'm going to a Division meeting tonight and will bring
up the "CME Hotline" idea!!! Sounds great.
Don
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| 237.2 | BS&S in Maynard this fall? | CIMNET::CREASER | Auxiliary Coxswain | Wed Jan 18 1989 09:46 | 7 |
| I think that a course in Maynard could be a winner. It would take
planning to get it up and running. My now fully committed through
early fall on Division and District tasks and couldn't has a direct
impact. Willing to offer guidence if someone wants to persue it.
Jerry
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| 237.3 | Here is my vote for a Maynard course. | NETMAN::BAER | Garry Baer DTN:226-5524 | Mon Mar 06 1989 17:10 | 1 |
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| 237.4 | Course Update, Fall 1990 | AWRY::CREASER | Auxillary Coxswain | Wed Sep 05 1990 10:34 | 48 |
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of Central Massachusetts
announces
BOATING SAFETY COURSES
Fall, 1990
Many of courses listed below are just starting or scheduled to begin within
the next few weeks. For more information you may call Les Pease, Public
Education Officer, at (508) 799-0691.
Most are "walk-in" registration on the first evening of classes.
Location Courses Date/Time
______________________________________________________________________________
Worcester, Naval Reserve 13 Lesson Power SEP 11th, 7-9
Training Center
640 Plantation St
Uxbridge, VFW Hall, Rt 16 6 Lesson Power Plans unavailable,
but is scheduled
Leominster, Knights Of 13 Lesson Power SEP 4th, 7-9PM
Columbus Hall, Rt 117 14 Lesson Sail SEP 4th, 7-9PM
7 Lesson Basic Coastal SEP 12th, 7-9PM
Navigation
Marlboro, Assabet Valley HS, 13 Lesson Power SEP 27th, 7-9PM
Fitchburg St 13 Lesson Sail SEP 27th, 7-9PM
Webster, Polish American Vets, 13 Lesson Power SEP 10th, 7:30-9:30
30 Ray St
Holden, Wachusett Reg. HS, 13 Lesson Power SEP 20th, 7:30-9:30
Rt 122A 14 Lesson Sail SEP 6th, 7:30-9:30
Clinton, Clinton HS, Church St 13 Lesson Power SEP 12th, 7-9PM
14 Lesson Sail SEP 12th, 7-9PM
Auburn, Auburn HS 6 Lesson Power SEP 13th, 7-9PM
Auburn St 7 Lesson Sail SEP 13th, 7-9PM
13 Lesson Advanced SEP 13th, 7-9PM
Coastal Navigation
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| 237.5 | | TOOK::SWIST | Jim Swist LKG2-2/T2 DTN 226-7102 | Wed Sep 05 1990 10:46 | 2 |
| These are all in Central MA. How would I get info on what is available
in Eastern MA ? (where the water is!)
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| 237.6 | Director's Office in Boston and Boat U.S. | AWRY::CREASER | Auxillary Coxswain | Wed Sep 05 1990 10:59 | 10 |
| You may call the Coast Guard Auxiliary Director's Office, which is part of the
Boating Safety Division, in Boston at (617) 223-8310. They cover all of New
England.
There is also a boating saftey "800" number at Boat U.S.. Sorry I don't have it
on the tip of my fingers, but will look it up and post it here. Of course I
wouldn't complain if someone out there beat me to it.
Regards,
Jerry
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| 237.7 | A test at the end?
| ICS::SUTER | | Tue Oct 09 1990 17:07 | 7 |
|
As you may have guessed, I am currently enrolled in the marlboro
course. Just a quick question about the format of the 13 week course. Is
there only one exam? A final at the end of the course? The course certainly
covers soup to nuts and if a person had no boating experience I would think
that passing might be a difficult task.
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| 237.8 | Murphy strikes Ya out on exams | ULTRA::BURGESS | Mad man across the water | Tue Oct 09 1990 18:36 | 28 |
| re <<< Note 237.7 by ICS::SUTER >>>
> -< A test at the end?
>-
> As you may have guessed, I am currently enrolled in the marlboro
> course. Just a quick question about the format of the 13 week course. Is
> there only one exam? A final at the end of the course? The course certainly
> covers soup to nuts and if a person had no boating experience I would think
> that passing might be a difficult task.
There are likely to be lots of tests, mostly when you least
expect them - -
and ALWAYS ! on stuff you didn't think they'd bother testing you on
and NEVER ! on the stuff you read and studied
but I'll bet you NEVER ! get a question about required PFD type for
water skiing - - especially NOT for b*r*f**t*ng (-:, (-:
Reg
PS Whassat "red on right returning" stuff ?
Don't we go BETWEEN the red ones at Attitash and Littleton ?
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| 237.9 | Next question... | GOLF::WILSON | Marine Buyologist | Wed Oct 10 1990 10:01 | 8 |
|
Rick,
You could always ask the instructor, they're usually pretty good
about things like that. Besides, when he/she pops a surprise quiz
on ya, I don't think they'll buy the excuse "but the guys in the
boating notes conference told me there wouldn't be a quiz!". 8^)
Rick W.
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| 237.10 | Usually only two tests. | AWRY::CREASER | Auxillary Coxswain | Mon Oct 15 1990 16:08 | 13 |
| The standard format for an Auxiliary Boating Safety and Seamanship (BS&S)
course contains six lessons which are refered to as the Core material.
Most Flotillas will give the exam on the Core immediately after the six lessons
have been covered in class. The final exam will cover the "optional" seven
lessons for BS&S. Other courses many vary, but the scheme is alway similiar to
having one mid-term and one final.
They are not difficult to pass.....unless you don't read the text and you
perfer to sleep though the leatures!
Best wishes,
Jerry
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| 237.11 | Which class do I have tonite? | KAHALA::SUTER | | Mon Oct 15 1990 17:23 | 19 |
|
Thanks Jerry,
>They are not difficult to pass.....unless you don't read the text and you
>perfer to sleep though the leatures!
Well reading the text is no problem, but staying awake is since
it's my third night of class every week! :-)
Seriously, It seemed to me that a person with no boating knowledge
might have a tough time. Just considering all the new terms... I guess
that's not the case, though...?
Gee 6 core and 7 optional classes.... I wonder if NH requires the
7 optional ones... :-)
Rick
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| 237.12 | Ah...yes the night course grind can take its toll! | AWRY::CREASER | Auxillary Coxswain | Tue Oct 16 1990 11:59 | 6 |
| Rich, that's a good point. Terminology can pose a problem. Especially those
term which have unique nautical meanings that differ from everyday usage.
Knot, range etc.. etc..
regards
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| 237.13 | no problem | PENUTS::GORDON | | Tue Oct 16 1990 12:49 | 11 |
| Both my wife and I took the test *BEFORE* we got our first boat about 3
years ago. We had no boating experience before going to the Coast
Guard Aux course.
Just pay attention and do the homework
Even though all this new stuff doesn't seem to make any sense (i.e.
red, right, returning) when you get on the ocean it all comes back.
Gordon
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| 237.14 | | 11SRUS::LUCIA | Just one more cast! | Wed Oct 17 1990 16:32 | 4 |
| Anyone know when/where any of these classes (or similar ones) will be offered
over the winter? Approximate costs would also be appreciated.
Tim
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| 237.15 | Good price! | KAHALA::SUTER | | Wed Oct 17 1990 17:10 | 10 |
|
One of the CG guys will have to answer about when/where specifically,
but I understand that new sessions begin once the new year does.
As for cost... at least the one I'm taking at Assabet HS in Marlboro
is VERY reasonable. $10 for books and $20 for the school. BTW: the
20 bucks for the school covers the entire family. If you have a family
of 5 interested in attending it would cost 20 + (10*# of books).....
Rick
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| 237.16 | Cost $35 dollars or so, money well spent | TIMES2::URBAN | | Thu Oct 18 1990 17:00 | 7 |
| I took the CG Aux course at U-Lowell last winter (from Feb to April
if I remember right) It was taught by the Lowell Flotilla (who else,
eh?). I know that at least one of their instructors is a DEC employee
and looks into this notesfile from time to time. Maybe he'll post
their current schedule.
Tom
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| 237.17 | Advanced Nav Course | SSGVAX::REDFIELD | | Sun Oct 21 1990 08:21 | 11 |
| I am currently enrolled in a CG Aux course entitled Advanced Navigation.
The subject matter covered deals with all sorts of interesting navigational
and piloting techniques. The instructor is very competent, constantly
sharing personal experiences as well as engaging the class in conversation.
The course is excellent!
Carl
P.S. Offered at the Concord-Carlisle HS Wednesday evenings
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| 237.18 | 1991 CG Course info? | GOLF::WILSON | It's not over til the opening kickoff... | Fri Dec 28 1990 09:20 | 11 |
| Moved by moderator...
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Note 779.0 CG aux course info? No replies
SMURF::AMATO "Joe Amato" 5 lines 28-DEC-1990 08:24
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Does anybody have any information on CG aux boating courses in
NH this winter?
Joe A.
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| 237.19 | toll free number | GOLF::WILSON | It's not over til the opening kickoff... | Fri Dec 28 1990 09:22 | 5 |
| Joe,
Call 800-336-BOAT for a list of courses near you. I believe
this service is provided by BOAT/US.
Rick
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| 237.20 | Directors Office | HPSTEK::BCRONIN | | Fri Dec 28 1990 09:36 | 4 |
| There is also the CG Aux. Directors Office in Boston...
See .6 of this note.
B.C.
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| 237.21 | Thanks! | SMURF::AMATO | Joe Amato | Fri Dec 28 1990 14:07 | 1 |
| Thanks Rick!
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| 237.22 | Boating classes? | GOLF::WILSON | Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure | Tue May 21 1991 10:36 | 19 |
| Moved by moderator...
Try calling 1-800-336-BOAT for a list of upcoming courses. This
is a service of (you guessed it!) BOAT/US.
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Note 819.1 Time to get your Boats Checked Out.... 1 of 1
USCTR2::ICHIARVALLOT 9 lines 20-MAY-1991 15:29
-< Boating classes? >-
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Do you know where in the Worcester area I can attend a beginners
boating class?
Irene Chiarvalloti
@MRO
DTN 297-2123
Thanks.
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| 237.23 | FREE BOATING SAFETY CLASS IN WINCHEDON MA.. | GIAMEM::PROVONSIL | | Wed May 13 1992 09:10 | 23 |
| Just a note to let you know that the Environmental Police are
putting on a free boating safety class in Winchedon MA, at
the Murdoc High School on Grove street... It is usually
a 6 week class, one nite a week for 6 weeks, but this class
was going to meet two nites a week for 3 weeks. This was to
begin last nite (Tuesday, 12-MAY), but not many people
showed up... The instructor said we would start next
week, and he would be able to cover all the material
in 4 classes, scheduled for the following dates:
TUESDAY 19-MAY (7 - 9 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 20-MAY (7 - 9 p.m.)
TUESDAY 26-MAY (7 - 9 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 27-MAY (7 - 9 p.m.)
Let me know if you need additional info or directions....
Steve
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| 237.24 | First Time Owner Boating Course | STOWOA::KLYONS | | Tue Jun 21 1994 13:10 | 9 |
| Could anyone point me in the right direction as to where I could
take a Coast Guard Auxiliary course for boating. I will be
buying a boat (first time owner) and want to know the basics
of boating. Location would be the Worcester or Leominster
area.
Thanks in advance,
Kelly
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| 237.25 | Try the Power Squadron | NWD002::WIELAND_DE | Dogs,Cameras,Boats-what else? | Wed Jul 27 1994 19:23 | 10 |
| Did someone already reply to this? If not, I would call your local
chapter of the US Power Squadron. The Coast Guard is also great but
not as many classes/locations are available.
Give me a call if you want more info. on what the US Power Squadron is
about (lots of retired Navy and Coast Guard folks!).
Deb
DTN 545-4264
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