Santa Barbara Sail & Power Squadron
Boating Education, Events, Activities and More
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During Safe Boating Week we will have an exercise on the beach where you can practice firing your expired flares and using fire extinguishers. If you've never done this or it's been a while, this is a great opportunity. Location is usually on West Beach just west of Yacht Club parking lot. Starting time […]
May 19-21. Weekend Cruise - Santa Cruz Island. Anchorage TBD. Point person will make call on any weather concerns or issues.
Progressive Dinner Come join fellow Squadron members for a fun filled progressive dinner at the Harbor. We will enjoy appetizers, main courses, dessert and coffee hosted on 4 different boats. Members will bring a dish of their choosing for each category along with your own paper plates and utensils. This is an opportunity to […]
June 16-18. Weekend Cruise - Island and Anchorage TBD. Point person will make call on any weather concerns or issues.
Summer Seminar 1: Weather for Boaters – Basic weather including fronts, winds, fog, clouds, forecasting and local weather. Click HERE for more details
Weekend Cruise - Island and Anchorage TBD. Point person will make call on any weather concerns or issues.
Summer Seminar 2: Basics of Celestial Navigation– Learn how to use a sextant and take a noon sight to determine your Latitude position, sextant provided or bring your own. Click HERE for more information
Summer Seminar 3: Anchoring with Assurance – Learn how to choose an anchor and anchorage, and anchor your boat safely and confidently Click HERE for more information
This is a week-long Cruise to Catalina led by the Ciolinos. It's a long haul to Two Harbors - almost 90 miles but well worth the effort. Whether you've been there before or this will be your first time, it's a gorgeous location with lots to do once you're there. Arriving mid-week means you should […]
Summer Seminar 4: Knots and Line Handling – The knots you need to know, line selection, care for lines, hands on practice Click HERE for more information