Learn how to read a chart, plot positions and work out courses. This easy to learn course will help you avoid dangers and give you the ability and confidence to navigate safely in an emergency. Full notes and practice charts are provided.

Dates:     Saturday January 31

Hours:     9:00am - 1:00pm

Price:     $75 includes full notes, practice charts and all navigation equipment

TAll new presentation with revised content to include digital charting, chart plotters, DSC, AIS and more. Learn all the essentials for safe navigation including navigation rules, lights and sound signals, VHF radio as well as the latest in electronic navigation! No previous experience necessary. Information includes traditional coastal navigation methods which do not require a GPS!

Dates:   Tuesdays February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17

Hours:     7:00pm - 9:00pm

Price:     $275 includes full notes

With GPS receivers now so widely available why do you need to know celestial navigation? For many the question is superfluous: it’s all part of being intune with the elements as sailing is also. But on a practical level, celestial is more necessary now than ever - what would you do if the Department of Defense decided to turn the system off while you were at sea?

Dates:   Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, 25,  April 1, 8, 15, 29

Hours:     7:00pm - 9:00pm

Price:     $325 includes course notes, practice tables and our own copyright sight forms.

If you have a boat with a diesel inboard but the whole thing confuses you then this class is a must! With clear classroom explanations of how your engine works, plenty of engine parts for you to examine and loads of time for you to spend actually working on our diesel engines!

Dates:     Saturday April 18

Hours:     9:00am - 4:30pm

Price:     $135 includes full course notes, and all equipment.

This class will help you understand your boat electrics like never before. A realistic mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practice will give you the knowledge and experience needed to install equipment, trace faults in your wiring and much more. Topics include 12-volt circuits, shore-power circuits and engine electrics.

Dates:     Not offered Spring 2009 (Hurricane Ike took a lot of the practice boards)

Hours:     9:00am - 4:30pm

Price:     $135 includes full course notes, and all equipment.

This is a topic which concerns all sailors. In this seminar you will obtain lots of first-hand practical advice on how to prepare for and cope with heavy weather. From weather conditions to storm gear, you will not get more useful information anywhere!

Dates:   Saturday May 23

Hours:   2:00pm - 5:00pm

Price:     $60

Learn how to understanding weather systems, frontal systems, clouds and more. Information on how to get weather info away from the dock and out in the middle of the ocean! This class is being offered by HSH principal Jeremy R Hood

Dates:   Saturday April 12

Hours:   9:00am - 1:00pm

Price:     $75

We have charged for this seminar before but are giving it FREE OF CHARGE during our Used Boat Sale weekend. It includes what to consider when choosing a boat and what things to be wary of aboard a used boat. Lots of useful info!

Dates:   date to be announced:

Price:     FREE but registration is required as we will have limited places!