BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Americas Boating Club of Southport - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://southportboatingclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Americas Boating Club of Southport REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250219T233737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T175642Z UID:577-1739952000-1739984400@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Partner in Command DESCRIPTION:Check back shortley for more information!\n\nAre you a passenger or crew member who would like to better understand the operation of a boat?Are you prepared to takeover if your captain becomes incapacitated ?\nLearn the essential skills needed to assist the skipper in safely operating a recreational boat and responding to emergency situations.\nThis seminar introduces boating activities including an understanding of anchoring\, docking\, navigation and much more. You’ll discover how to prepare for bad weather\, provide first aid\, handle on-board emergencies\, and be a self-assured first mate onboard.\nWhat’s included?\n\nCommunications\, including VHF marine radio\nCalling for help\nSignaling equipment\nFirst aid\nStarting and running the engine\nTool kits URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/partner-in-command/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250222T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250219T232551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T232551Z UID:566-1740211200-1740243600@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:America's Boating Course - ABC DESCRIPTION:ABC is the U.S. Power Squadron’s basic boating course for new boaters.\nWe will cover mostly everything from getting started to navigation rules\, aids to navigation\, lights and sound signals\, overview of navigation charts and boater regulations.\nCompletion of the class\, with a passing grade\, allows you to have an Official NASBLA North Carolina Boating License. Any person born on or after Jan. 1\, 1988\, is required to complete a NASBLA approved boating course in order to legally operate a motorized boat of 10 horsepower or more\, on the public waters of North Carolina.\n\nWe encourage parents to bring the older kids to learn about boater safety and get NASBLA Certified. Boating is more fun when its safe for every one.\n\nThe cost is $60.00 per person\n$35.00 for each family member who share a textbook\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n\n \n\nThe cost includes lunch and a comprehensive textbook!\n\nParking is free at the CapeFear Regional JetPort located at 4015 Airport Rd SE\, Southport\, NC 28462\n\nPlease sign up with John Hall – Education Officer at hall17768@gmail.com  URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/americas-boating-course-abc/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="John Hall":MAILTO:hall17768@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250219T232905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T171251Z UID:569-1740816000-1740834000@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Charts & Navigation DESCRIPTION:Check back shortley for more information!\n\nTides and Currents SeminarDiscover what causes the tides to rise and fall and what causes the currents to flow. Learn where to find sources of information about tides and tidal currents\, simple ways to predict the height of tide and speed of current flow\, and how to use both print and electronic tide tables. Learn about how tides and currents affect your boat’s performance from experienced coastal boaters.\nEach student receives a full-color Student Guide for this two-hour seminar.\nWhat’s included?\n\nCauses and effects of tides and currents\nPredict the time of highest tide before it begins to fall\nPredict the vertical movement of the water\nSafely navigate the low tide\nDetermine the speed of the current and when it reached maximum flood\nDeal with mean high and low water\nUse NOAA charts and tables\nFactor in tides and currents when anchoring URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/charts-navigation/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="John Hall":MAILTO:hall17768@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250219T233226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T172145Z UID:571-1743841800-1743854400@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Tides & Currents DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5th\, 2025\nLocation: Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Back side of airport in FBO)\n\nCost of Class:$35 per person for non-members.$25 per person for members.\n\nPay in person the day of class with cash or check. (No Credit Cards)\n\nRegistration begins at 08:30am with class starting at 09:00am and ending approximately by noon.\nRegister by emailing John Hall (Education Officer) at hall17768@gmail.com\n\nCruise confidently in coastal waters\, secure in your knowledge of tidal conditions. Even if you are an inland boater\, you may travel to an area where knowing about tides and tidal currents is important. Discover what causes the tides to rise and fall and what causes the currents to flow. Learn where to find sources of information about tides and tidal currents\, simple ways to predict height of tide and speed of current flow and how to use both print and electronic tide tables. Learn about how tides and currents affect your boat’s performance from experienced coastal boaters.  URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/tides-currents/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="John Hall":MAILTO:hall17768@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250219T233532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T145018Z UID:574-1747470600-1747483200@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Weather For Boaters DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 17th\, 2025\nLocation: Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Back side of airport in FBO)\n\nCost of Class:$35 per person for non-members$25 per person for members.\n\nPay in person the day of class with cash or check. (No Credit Cards)\n\nRegistration begins at 08:30am with class starting at 09:00am and ending approximately by noon.\nRegister by emailing John Hall (Education Officer) at hall17768@gmail.com\n\nDon’t let bad weather ruin your day! Understand the specifics of a forecast and anticipate how the weather will impact you. Learn about meteorological systems\, how weather is created\, and signs of impending poor or dangerous weather. \nOur newly revised weather course covers the profound changes in the ways weather forecasts are produced and disseminated including how supercomputers make forecasts more accurate and how boaters have many choices in getting them while onboard via internet\, satellite communications\, and smart phones. \n \n  \n  URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/weather-for-boaters/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="John Hall":MAILTO:hall17768@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T233000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20250228T174113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T174445Z UID:591-1749285000-1749339000@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Partner in Command DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7th\, 2025Location: Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Back side of airport in FBO)\n\nCost of Class:$35 per person for non-members$25 per person for members.Pay in person the day of class with cash or check. (No Credit Cards)\n\nRegistration begins at 08:30am with class starting at 09:00am and ending approximately by noon.\n\nReserve a seat by emailing John Hall (Education Officer) at hall17768@gmail.com\n\nAre you a passenger or crew member who would like to better understand the operation of a boat?\nAre you prepared to takeover if your captain becomes incapacitated ?\nLearn the essential skills needed to assist the skipper in safely operating a recreational boat and responding to emergency situations.\nThis seminar introduces boating activities including an understanding of anchoring\, docking\, navigation and much more. \nYou’ll discover how to prepare for bad weather\, provide first aid\, handle on-board emergencies\, and be a self-assured first mate onboard.\nWhat’s included?\n\nCommunications\, including VHF marine radio\nCalling for help\nSignaling equipment\nFirst aid\nStarting and running the engine\nTool kits  URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/partner-in-command-2/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="John Hall":MAILTO:hall17768@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20260127T165340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165340Z UID:636-1771662600-1771693200@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:America's Boating Course DESCRIPTION:Southport Sail and Power Squadron (SSPS) will offer its premier basic boating safety course on Saturday\, February 21. It is designed for boaters of all types – Sail\, Power \, and PWC’s.\nThe ABC course is fully approved by the Coast Guard and NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators).\nSuccessful completion meets NC requirements for certification to operate a boat for anyone under the age of 26 and may provide a discount on boat insurance.\nTopics include boat terminology\, boat handling\, knots\, VHF radio\,Navigation Aids and rules\, North Carolina regulations\, and more.The location will be at the Cape Fear Regional Airport\, 4015 Airport Road\,Southport\, NC. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the course will begin at 9:00 AM\, concluding at approximately 5:00 PM.Cost will be $60\, including lunch and a 260 page text. Couples sharing a book will pay only $40 for the second person.\nChecks can be made to SSPS (Southport Sail and Power Squadron).\nReservations will be necessary. You can make reservations or get further information by contacting John Hall at hall17768@gmail.com URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/americas-boating-course-2/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112745 CREATED:20260127T174825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T184416Z UID:639-1774081800-1774099800@southportboatingclub.com SUMMARY:Partner in Command DESCRIPTION:The location will be at the Cape Fear Regional Airport\, 4015 Airport Road\, Southport\, NC.Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the course will begin at 9:00 AM\, concluding at approximately 1:30 PM.Cost will be $25 for members and $30 for non-members\, Cash or Checks can be made to SSPS (Southport Sail and Power Squadron).Reservations will be necessary. You can make reservations or get further information by contacting John Hall at hall17768@gmail.com\n\nAre you a crew member or passenger who has no idea what’s going on during a boat trip? Learn the essential skills you will need to help the skipper safely operate a recreational boat\, including how to respond in an emergency. \nYou’ll become an asset on board with Partner in Command.\nThe Partner in Command seminar includes an introduction to boating\, understanding anchoring\, docking\, and navigation\, preparing for bad weather\, first aid and on-board emergencies\, and more.\nWhat’s Included? \n\nCommunications\, including VHF marine radio\nCalling for help\nSignaling equipment\nSafety and safety equipment\nFirst aid\nStarting and running the engine\nTool kits  URL:https://southportboatingclub.com/event/partner-in-command-3/ LOCATION:Cape Fear Jetport\, 4015 Airport Rd\, Southport\, NC\, 28461\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR