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Online Learning at the Helm Tuesdays March 2024

About this event

Join us for a series of virtual Learning sessions at the Helm Tuesdays in March 2024.


March   5 7:00 PM:  PPYC and LATH information;  preparing to sail; sailboat parts; sailboat steering.
March 12 7:00 PM:  More details on sailboat parts; safety equipment; hoisting sails; reading the wind and sail trim.
March 19 7:00 PM:  Right of way rules; aids to navigation; tacking and jibing; heavy wind sailing.
March 26 7:00 PM:  Person overboard recovery; docking; anchoring; basic racing rules.


The presentations are based on US Sailing Basic Keelboat Book, which is available online from US Sailing or other vendors.  This is an excellent reference book and a good companion to this course.

Also see the Tennessee Boating handbook at TWRA Boating Handbook (tn.gov)

(Registration is required.  After you register we will send a link to the online conference. Registering for one session will register you for following Tuesdays.)

Date and Time

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Event Contact(s)

George R Blue

Category

Education

Registration Info

Registration is required

Percy Priest Yacht Club  .  PO Box 290485  .  Nashville, TN 37229