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Buzzards Bay Open House

February 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE!

Buzzard’s Bay  is introducing America’s Boating Club to the boating public with an Open House all-day event at the Mashpee Public Library.

Pizza and Soft Drinks will be served at noon. Visitors will have a chance to operate and be trained in the use of the Boat Handling Simulator. Its a fun activity for all ages!. Hourly presentations, with Hands-on demonstrations. Members will be on hand all day to answer questions and give advice on all topics of boat handling, maintenance, safety, and all the topics of education that the club offers through the year. Drop by and have fun. Let your friends and neighbors know, and bring the kids (and grandkids!)

Hourly interactive presentations
Hands On Demonstrations

  • USPS Boat Handling Simulator
  • Model Boats Docking Demo
  • The Hull Truth……what’s the difference?
  • Model Anchors Demo Sand Box
  • Marlinspike (Knots) Demo
  • Aids To NavigationRules of the Road
  • Vessel Safety Check (Inspection)
  • Fire &  Fire Extinguishers
  • Chartpotter / GPS Demo
  • AIS / VHF receiver Demo
  • EPRIB mock up Demo
  • Coastal Piloting Demo
  • Sextant Demo / Celestial Navigation Demo

Details

Date:
February 1, 2020
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Organizers

Dick Moore
John Crawford

Venue

Mashpee Public Library
64 Steeple Street
Mashpee, MA 02649 United States
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