Tacoma and South Puget Sound where our goal is to:
* LEARN Boating Skills
* ENGAGE with Boating Friends
* CONNECT with the Boating
Community
--NEW UPDATES--
Our Monthly General Meetings/Dinners will return in September at Day Island Yacht Club (4th Tuesday of each month) after our summer hiatus.
Our social/business meetings are held at Day Island Yacht Club on (4th Tuesday of each month) starting at 1830 until 2030.
Social hour starts at 6PM. If interested in the club and not a member, you are always welcome to attend.
Our Monthly meetings are typically potluck so bring your own plate, utensils, and drinks (coffee and water provided)
------UPCOMMING CLASSES------
Piloting also known as Marine Navigation via Zoom starting September 23th (Mondays) for 10 weeks.
Learn the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other marine data. The Marine Navigation course teaches you how to use the GPS along with traditional dead reckoning techniques for planning and laying out safe routes, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway.
What's included?
• Charts and their interpretation
• Landmarks and navigation aids (buoys, day marks, lights, etc.)
• Plotting courses and determining direction and distance
• The mariner's compass and converting between True and Magnetic
• Use of GPS - basic GPS displays and information they provide, setting
up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS course
• Pre-planning courses and entering them into the GPS
• Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional
techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning
• The "Seaman's Eye" - simple skills for checking that one is on course
Click To Register. Then find the Course (Piloting), Squadron (Tacoma) and Location (DayIsland Yacht Club) then click on "Click to Register"
America's Boating Course This class starts Mon October 7 at 7:00 PM, at , 7-9pm. It is five Mondays, four 2-hour classes plus the evening of the exam.
Classes will be held at Day Island Yacht Club 2120 91st Ave W #1,, Tacoma, WA.
Taking our basic boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance, and qualifies you for Washington State Boater’s Card. America’s Boating Course is the most comprehensive, single source, in-person boating course available to give you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence.
What you’ll learn:
• Information about your State Boating Laws, regulations, boat registration, and licensing.
• Required boating safety equipment
• Do’s and Don’ts of boating safely
• Practical Knowledge of navigation and rules of the road
• How to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water
Sucessfull completion of this course qualifies for the Washington State Boater Education Card.
Go to this link to register
Click To Register. Then find the Course (Boating Course), Squadron: Tacoma and Location: Day Island Yacht Club then click on "Click to Register"
If you have questions, please contact Scott MacLeod at 253.888.3977 or email at SL65Racer@icloud.com.
There are also squadrons in the area that also periodically conduct boating education classes via Zoom.
Click the following link Course List to see other currently available scheduled classes. Look for the Location: that are identified as Virtual or Zoom.
---SCHEDULED RENDEZVOUS---
See the latest Wake Astern for signup details or contact the host.
Members and Guests check out our Award Winning Wake Astern for the most current squadron info.
-- VSC-- Schedule your safety inspection. Call/email your favorite inspector. You can also schedule a VSC online by selecting the following link Vessel Safety Check!
P/D/C Craig Brown, SN-CN is our current VSC Chairperson. He can be contacted by Email: craig-sandybrown@msn.com, or Phone: 253-350-4884.
If this is your first VSC, reviewing the following prior to the inspection will help insure success, VSC Worksheet
The following are some of the major reasons for Failing a Vessel Safety Check.
Visual Distress Signals - 12% .. Check they are available and not outdated.
Sound Producing Devices / Bell - 5% .. Every boat is required to have a Whistle, and or Horn.
Navigation Lights - 8% .. Ensure you bulbs are operating.
---Attention all Vessel Safety Check Inspectors---
The 2024 “VSC Workshop” is required to be completed by June 30, 2024 to retain your VSC certification.
Go to the following link 2024 VSC Workshop
Carefully read slide 2. USPS members are required to complete the “workshop” (slides 1-16) plus “Appendix A” (slides 18-22).]
FYI - “Appendix B” (slides 23-30) is for USCG Auxiliary.
In addition to what is on the face of each slide, read the “notes” for each page.
Currently (subject to change) the USPS workshop certificate of completing is to print the first & last pages of the workshop, sign/date, and keep in your records.
If you have any questions please reach out to Craig Brown VSC Chair
There is also a VSC Workshop presentation that has a very good explanation on previous changes and clarification of requirements 2023 VSC Workshop.
We are your club!
If you have any ideas for activities during our general meetings, other squadron events or education classes, please contact someone on our bridge.
If you are interested, or if you know of someone who might be interested in joining TPS, contact Jackie Mattox, (253)732-2264 or at jrgeezers@comcast.net
