Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation plus basic piloting in this comprehensive classroom course. This newly revised course will give you the basics of line throwing, knot tying, boat handling, anchoring, navigation rules and aids, emergencies on the water and more.
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Our organization's primary goal is to promote safe boating by offering courses in all aspects of boating: seamanship, navigation, cruise plannig, use of electronics, marine weather forecasting, engine maintenance, sailing, and more.
Members can take advantage of events with interesting speakers, draw on the knowledge of experienced boats, and build friendships with people with the same love of the water.
Message from Commander Joe Velez
January 2026
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As we venture into a new year of new opportunities, I want to take this opportunity to give my heartfelt thanks to all of our District 4 friends and colleagues for your dedication in 2025.
I thank you for your continued hard work. I hope that your holidays were full of peace and happiness. May they have been as fantastic as your contributions have been all year!
You’ve helped make 2025 a great year. As we enter 2026, look forward to making this another great one! May the new year bring fresh energy, bold ideas, and continued success for us all. Take this time to reflect, recharge, and return inspired for what lies ahead. Just imagine what’s possible in 2026! Here’s to a new year full of opportunities and breakthroughs.
Keep in mind that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nation. We have been asked to support a major on-water celebration in New York harbor called Sail4th250. This will be a phenomenal display of vessels from around the world. We are need volunteers to help provide support at the many anchorages that will be required. If you can help, please contact me. I also ask everyone think about ideas that we can implement to celebrate the historic event more “locally”.
Cordially,
Joe Velez
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