New England Boat Show - Boston Convention and Exhibition Center - January 8-12, 2025
2025-01-08 10:00 - 2025-01-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
District 34 will have a booth at the NEBS.
Help needed! Please sign up to staff a shift or help with set up or
take down. Here’s the link to the signup sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17y962X2FLXHdtGXk3zTIwdYhjH_Im089tIccWNbBZgQ/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions or trouble with the signup sheet, please contact Barbara Herrmann at bahtg@comcast.net

America's Boating Course
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom, 340 Main Street, MA-RT 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA, 02675, United States
AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE®
In-Person Classroom Sessions
Yarmouth Fire Station #2
340 Main St, RT 6A
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Class Manager – Charles Burke – 508-815-7706 – cgburke15@comcast.net
Class Administrator – John Crawford – 508-240-4603 – johncr181@gmail.com
Register for class now: email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)
https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20
America’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard
Winter 2025
Class Fee is $60

Classroom Meetings will be on January 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11 and 18, 2025.
Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to
attend this MA approved public boating course.
We provide essential information for every kind of boater.
Learn about:
•Boat Handling & Seamanship
•Required Equipment
•Navigation Rules of the Road
•Knots, Lines & Docking
•Charts, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation
The course will be offered as an in-person classroom course

Class schedule as of November 23, 2024
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals
SESSION 1 PREPARATION:
Read Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms, Safety Equipment, Going Boating (Sections 1, 2, & 3) before the first session.
SESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms, Safety Equipment, Going Boating. (Sections 1, 2, & 3)
INSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets, emergency signals, fire extinguishers and lines
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1, 2, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4, 5, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session.

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4, 5, & 6).
Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week.

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7, 8, & 12).
Knot of the week: Bowline
INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline.

Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11)
Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch
INSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch.
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots & Lines (Sections 13, 14, 15, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18, pages 195-200).
Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.
EXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.
HOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17).
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 6: EXAMINATION, GRADING, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.
Note, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM

NOTES:
*Following successful certification of the ABC exam, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision.
3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework, tutor in knots, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam, often easily.
Let us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework, and ask a proctor for the homework answers.
boating is fun . . . let’s do it together©
https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org

America's Boating Course
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom, 340 Main Street, MA-RT 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA, 02675, United States
AMERICA‘S BOATING COURSE®
In-Person Classroom Sessions
Yarmouth Fire Station #2
340 Main St, RT 6A
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Class Manager – Charles Burke – 508-815-7706 – cgburke15@comcast.net
Class Administrator – John Crawford – 508-240-4603 – johncr181@gmail.com
Register for class now: email registration preferred (johncr181@gmail.com)
https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02643&range=20
America’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard
Winter 2025
Class Fee is $60

Classroom Meetings will be on January 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11 and 18, 2025.
Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to
attend this MA approved public boating course.
We provide essential information for every kind of boater.
Learn about:
•Boat Handling & Seamanship
•Required Equipment
•Navigation Rules of the Road
•Knots, Lines & Docking
•Charts, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation
The course will be offered as an in-person classroom course

Class schedule as of November 23, 2024
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME – Pick up Student Manuals
SESSION 1 PREPARATION:
Read Chapter 1 in the student manual: Boat Terms, Safety Equipment, Going Boating (Sections 1, 2, & 3) before the first session.
SESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms, Safety Equipment, Going Boating. (Sections 1, 2, & 3)
INSTRUCTOR: Capt Ellie Lawrence
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review topics about: life jackets, emergency signals, fire extinguishers and lines
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1, 2, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4, 5, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”- diameter rope to Session 2 and each following session.

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4, 5, & 6).
Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week.

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7, 8, & 12).
Knot of the week: Bowline
INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Kiceina
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline.

Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11)
Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch
INSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch.
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots & Lines (Sections 13, 14, 15, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18, pages 195-200).
Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.
EXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.
HOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17).
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 6: EXAMINATION, GRADING, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.
Note, this an in person proctored exam to be given at the Yarmouth Fire Station in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts on Route 6A at 7:00 PM

NOTES:
*Following successful certification of the ABC exam, youth between the ages of 12 and 16 must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to certify to operate a vessel under power without adult supervision.
3-steps to certification. This is a basic course…just enough to make you a safe and more confident beginner. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are available to review homework, tutor in knots, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam, often easily.
Let us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework, and ask a proctor for the homework answers.
boating is fun . . . let’s do it together©
https://americasboatingclubcapecod.org

CCSPS Membership Meeting Luncheon Buffet
2025-01-23 11:30 - 14:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3055 Main Street, Barnstable, 02601, United States

The BoatBuilders Show on Cape Cod
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | Emerald Resort & Conference Center, 35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, United States

CCSPS ECOM meeting
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Dennis Police Department, 90 Bob Crowell Road, South Dennis, United States

Boat Handling Class - Zoom & In-person
2025-03-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Yarmouth Fire Station #2 & Zoom, 340 Main Street, MA-RT 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA, 02675, United States
Boat Handling Zoom & Classroom Class

March 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Event Series (See All)

Boat Handling Course
Zoom Meeting w/Instruction with several classroom sessions

Instructors:
Dave Atwood – yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com
Rob Michaels – robmmichaels@gmail.com
Michael Leyden – Michael@capecodviking.com
Nick Vandemoer – vandemoer@comcast.net
Joseph Kiceina – jkiceina@yahoo.com
Class Adminstation – John Crawford 508.240.4603
johncr181@gmail.com

Cape Cod Sail, Power, and Paddle
…we teach boating
Please understand and follow the following instructions for participating in this course:
First you need to register for this course via the America’s Boating Club on-line class registration process. Please use this link:
https://https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you
Second you need to contact John Crawford via phone (508-240-4603) or email (johncr181@gmail.com – perferred method) to confirm if you want an eBook pdf student manual or a hardcopy student manual which is included in the $120 non-member/$80 member fee. The ebook version is available immediately. The hardcopy book takes about 2 weeks. John can answer your questions about how the class will be conducted via Zoom and some sessions in-person in a classroom. You will need the student manual to prepare for the on-line Zoom sessions.
Please mail a check for $120/non-member ($80/member) made out to CCSPS to:
John Crawford
PO Box 181
East Orleans, MA 02643

Classes will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks. Each class will review the reading material, provide some instructor presentations and in some situations live demonstrations.
An optional final exam will be available at the conclusion of the last class on Knots & Lines.

SESSION PREPARATION: Each session is on a different topic. Each topic has a separate student guide which should be read or reviewed before the session begins.

Tuesday, March 4 – 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Rules of the Road – Zoom

SESSION 1: This seminar covers a topic all boaters need to know — Rules of the Road. Our approach is a practical one. We apply common-sense interpretations to the rules to help make them easier to understand and remember. The reference for this seminar is the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, which is the complete listing of the rules. Although relatively comprehensive, this seminar does not contain details of all the rules. It focuses on the rules governing situations most likely to be encountered by newer recreational boaters.
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Kiceina
DEMONSTRATION:
PREPARATION: Read Rules of the Road Student Manual
Tuesday, March 11 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Confidence in Docking & Undocking – Zoom

SESSION 2: Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform, especially if you are a new boater. Closely related as a source of anxiety is maintaining control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects. With the knowledge you’ll gain in this seminar — coupled with your on-the-water practice — your confidence in docking, undocking, and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Let’s get started.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Leyden
DEMONSTRATION:
PREPARATION: Read Confidence in Docking & Undocking Student Manual
Tuesday, March 18 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Boating with Confidence – Zoom

SESSION 3: Upon completion of this seminar, you will have gained an understanding of how to control your boat while operating at slow speed or on plane; how to deal with tide, wind and seas; how to safely navigate inlets and river bends; and how to tie the knots that are most often used when at sea.
INSTRUCTOR: TBD
DEMONSTRATION:
PREPARATION: Read Boating with Confidence Student Manual
Tuesday, March 25 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Anchoring – in-person Classroom

SESSION 4: This seminar is on anchoring with assurance! All boaters will face situations where they want or need to anchor. This seminar will give you the knowledge and insights you need to anchor with confidence, and members of your local club will be happy to help you practice anchoring under local conditions, so you don’t get carried away.
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood
DEMONSTRATION: Hands on experience with model anchors
PREPARATION: Read Anchoring with Assurance Student Manual
Tuesday, April 1 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Emergencies on Board – Zoom

SESSION 5: Boating is serious fun. Understanding and being prepared to handle the kinds of emergencies that can arise while boating is important. So is knowing how to call for help when you need it. Welcome to Emergencies on Board: Preparation for Handling Common Problems.
INSTRUCTOR: Nick Vandemoer
DEMONSTRATION:
PREPARATION: Emergencies on Board Student Manual
Tuesday, April 8 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Knots & Line Handling & Final Exam – in-person Classroom

SESSION 6: Marlinespike seamanship encompasses the art and scie nce of working with rope and line. With the completion of this material the recreational boater should understand knots, bends, and hitches; know which one to use; and be able to tie them. You will also know how to select line for its intended use and have the knowledge you need to be able to care for your lines.
INSTRUCTOR: Rob Michaels
DEMONSTRATION: Hands on tying knots
PREPARATION: Read Knots & Line Handling Student Manual
Optional EXAMINATION – on April 8th following the class lecture

NOTES:
Let us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual or group assistance. If you miss a class, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework.
Recordings of each class will be made available a day or two after each session.

America's Boating Course - Spring 2025
2025-04-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Yarmouth Firestation #2 – In-person classroom, 340 Rt 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA, 02675
Spring 2025
Class Fee is $60
Classroom Meetings will be on April 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20 and 27 2025.
Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to
attend this MA approved public boating course.
We provide essential information for every kind of boater.
Learn about:
•Boat Handling & Seamanship
•Required Equipment
•Navigation Rules of the Road
•Knots, Lines & Docking
•Charts, Lights/Sounds & Aids to Navigation
The course will be offered as an in-person classroom course
On-line REGISTRATION:
https://americasboatingclub.org/index.php/find-a-class-near-you?zip=02653&range=150

AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE®
YARMOUTH PORT FIRE STATION #2
340 RT 6A
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 0267553
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER: DAVE ATWOOD
508.737.5374
YANKEEPEDDLAR@HOTMAIL.COM
America’s Boating Course® is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard
Spring 2025
Tuesday, April 22– 6:30PM – 9:00PM
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME
SESSION 1: Class Materials. Chapter 1: Boat Terms, Safety Equipment, Going Boating. (Sections 1, 2, & 3)
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood
GROUP ACTIVITY: Breakout sessions on life jackets (Burke), emergency signals (tbd), fire extinguishers (Leyden), HOMEWORK: Read Sections 1, 2, & 3 (Chapter 1) and Sections 4, 5, & 6 (in Chapter 2). Answer questions for Chapter 1. Bring a 4 to 6-ft piece of 3/8”-diameter rope to every session
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 2: Chapter 2: Navigation Rules, Navigation Aids, Lights & Sound Signals. (Sections 4, 5, & 6). Knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Burke
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 1 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 7 & 8 (in Chapter 2) and Section 12 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 2. Practice the knots of the week: Figure Eight (Stopper Knot) & Sheet Bend
Tuesday, May 6 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 3: Chapter 2: Government Regulations and State & Local Regulations; Chapter 3: Communication Afloat. (Sections 7, 8, & 12). Knot of the week: Bowline
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 2 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Sections 10 & 11 (in Chapter 3). Answer questions for Chapter 3. Practice the knot of the week: Bowline.
Tuesday, May 13– 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 4: Chapter 3: Anchoring, Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. (Sections 10 & 11) Knot of the week: Cleat Hitch
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Atwood
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 3 homework; Knot of the week tutorial
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 (Section 13 through 16). Answer questions for Chapter 4. Practice the knot of the week: Cleat Hitch.
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
SESSION 5: Chapter 4: Water Sport Safety, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots & Lines (Sections 13, 14, 15, & 16). Chapter 5: Chart Basics (Section 18, pages 195-200). Knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches.
INSTRUCTOR: Leyden / Atwood
GROUP ACTIVITY: Review Chapter 4 homework; Knot of the week tutorial.
EXAM REVIEW: Dave Atwood
EXAM PREPARATION: Read and review the ABC and the Massachusetts Boating Law test* study sheets handed out in class. Bring a No. 2 pencil with eraser.
HOMEWORK: Practice knot of the week: Clove Hitch with 2 Half Hitches. OPTIONAL: Read Chapter 5 (Section 17).
Tuesday, May 27 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM
CERTIFICATION EXAM*
SESSION 6: EXAMINATION, GRADING, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES.
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK: Read Section 17, pages 180-194 and Section 18, page 204 (Chapter 5). Figure out where in the real world the fictional Bowditch Bay is.
SESSION 7 PREPARATION: Bring a fine point pencil and soft eraser, and pocket calculator to class.

NOTES:
*Following successful certification of the ABC exam, students must successfully complete the 10-question multiple-choice Massachusetts Boating Law test to receive their Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate.
3-steps to certification. Note that the material for each week undergoes a 3-step process: reading & doing homework; attending the session; reviewing the homework. The proctors are there to review homework, tutor in knots, and provide individual assistance as requested. Our experience is that everyone who devotes reasonable time and effort to the 3-step process passes the exam, often easily.
Let us know if you would like additional tutoring or clarification on any topic. Proctors are available from 6:30PM before each class for individual assistance. If you miss a class, be sure to keep up with the reading and homework and ask a proctor for the homework answers.

ABC Cape Cod: Bass River Rendezvous, 20 September 2025
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Boaters Beach, West Dennis, West Dennis, MA, United States

ABClub Cape Cod: Membership meeting- 25 September 2025
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Skippy’s Pier 1, 17 Neptune Lane, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States

ABClub Cape Cod: ECOM meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Dennis Police Department, 90 Bob Crowell Road, South Dennis, United States

ABClub Cape Cod: Member Meeting Dinner
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | St David’s Episcopal Church, 205 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States

District 34 Fall Conference: October 25, 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | 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

America's Boating Club Cape Cod - Friendsgiving Rendezvous
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00
