America's Boating Club Cape Cod

District 34 Fall Conference: October 25, 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Plimoth Patuxet Museum Visitor Center, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 02360, United States
District 34 Fall Conference
Saturday October 25, 2025 9:00 – 15:00

Plimoth Patuxet Museum Visitor Center
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
Gainsborough Hall
Located within the Visitor Center, it features a large fireplace, outdoor terrace,
and stunning views of the Eel River and Cape Cod Bay.
Includes free parking.
Registration: $40 per person. Register here
Agenda
Morning Schedule – Gainsborough Hall
08:30 – 09:15 | Registration & Morning Refreshments
Check-in, coffee and tea.
09:15 – 09:45 | Welcome Remarks
D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN
Featuring a special video greeting from Chief Commander Ralph Bernard
10:00 – 10:45 | National Educational Department Update
R/C Barbara Herrmann, SN-IN
Key developments and initiatives from USPS National Education.
11:00 – 11:45 | Navigating Massachusetts Boating Certification
D/1st/Lt Richard G. Moore, SN-IN
A practical session on MA boating certification: who needs it, when, and how to obtain it.
11:45 – 12:00 | Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal
Cdr Richard Terry, SN
Update of proposed changes to coastal navigational aids.
Lunch & Feature Presentation
12:00 – 13:30 | Thanksgiving-Style Buffet Lunch
Served in the Gainsborough Hall with beverages and dessert.
Presentation:
“Rigging the Past: The Living Legacy of Mayflower II’’
Guest Speaker: Don Heminitz
Join maritime preservationist Don Heminitz for an insider’s perspective on the restoration and ongoing care of Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World.
From rigging reconstruction at Mystic Seaport to current maintenance as Bosun, Don shares fascinating insights into preserving this iconic ship for future generations.
Afternoon Session – Patuxet Room
13:40 – 14:40 | SNE District 34 Council Meeting
Led by D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN

Presentation of the 75-Year Commemorative Certificate to Old Colony Sail & Power Squadron
Brief Reports from District Officers and Squadron Commanders
Updates on USPS ABClub initiatives
Open discussion and Q&A

Optional Afternoon Activities (self-guided)
Extend your visit with local historical attractions (ticketed separately):

Plimoth Patuxet Museum
Mayflower II
Plimoth Grist Mill

Questions? Contact DC Valentina Bizunok at abcsne34@gmail.com or 617-417-5009

Introduction to Coastal Navigation
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Centerville, Osterville, Marston Mills (COMM) Fire Station, 1875 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA, 02632, United States
This $45 two-night workshop gives you practical skills to navigate with the aid of landmarks and navigation aids.
December 9th & 16th from 7PM to 9PM at the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Station, 1875 Falmouth Rd (Rt 28), Centerville, MA 02632.
In this workshop you will learn:

the 24-hour clock
how to determine latitude and longitude on a chart
how to plot and determine a course
how to solve for course, speed, and distance
how to determine a compass bearing
plotting tools and practice charts included

To register, call or e-mail today!
508-737-5374
yankeepeddlar@ hotmail.com

2026 HYANNIS BOAT BUILDERS SHOW
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
2026 HBBS Schedule – Google Sheets
