An Educated Boater is a Safer Boater!
Seminars
The following seminars are available starting Fall 2026 & Winter 2027. Each seminar will be approximately 2 hours. Seminars are presented in the Boardroom upstairs in the clubhouse at the Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club, 4725 SE Capstan Ave, Stuart, FL 34997.
Seminars are open to the general public. You are not required to be a member to attend any of these seminars.
Seminars are Free for SLRPS & SCYC members, $20 for non-members.
To sign up for a seminar, click the Register button.
Sail and Sail Trim Seminar
Topics for this seminar are derived from the “Introduction to Sailing, A Basic Guide to Learning How to Sail and How Sailboats Function” booklet from USPS. The seminar will review sailboat types and explain the concepts of sail adjustment (sail trim). The topics covered are designed for someone who wants to understand sail management actions on a sailboat to optimize comfort, safety and efficiency.
Date: Oct. 10, 2026 at 10 AM
GPS Seminar
This seminar provides a fundamental introduction to the operation, advantages, and limitations of Global Positioning Systems used on marine craft.
Date: Nov. 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Weather for Boaters
The complex subject of weather is pesented in a way that is both understandable and useful. Topics include:
- Air Masses & Fronts
- Winds
- Storms
- Clouds & Thunderstorms
- Fog & Forecasting
Date: Jan. 23, 2027 at 10 AM
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