“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.”
~Aristole Onassis~
What better way to keep the interest and excitement alive during the cold winter months than taking courses, learning seamanship theory and other boating skills so as to be better prepared when we launch in the spring.
…we are amassing quite a library of sailing books…
…and boating publications…
Several months ago we took the online Boating Basics to acquire our pleasure craft license but decided to skip the Boating Essentials Course as we both had some sailing/boating experience.
Seamanship seemed an appealing choice (two-hour weekly classes that will take us from January till April), offered by the Canadian Power and Sailing Squadron.
…new tools for cruise plotting…
…materials for improving Marlinspike skills and course charts…
…and the Maritime Radio Course
essential in gaining the Restricted Operator Certificate
required by law to operate our VHF…