The Southern Bay Cru’z Club (SBCC) Training Captain (“Rod” Rodriguez) put forth a spectacular training program this year. Training sessions were conducted benefitting both motor and sailing vessels, including training for those without a vessel.
These offerings included: the Virginia required Safe Boating course: a Sail and Sail Trim training seminar; the ever popular 1st Mate/Partner in Command training presented by the Va. Beach Power and Sail Squadron; and a fishing and tackle seminar.
The 2013-2014 Training session concluded with a visit to the Tidewater Community College Marine Simulator for a tour and training session which included VHF radio and communications; navigation and radar; and hands-on training on the school’s life-size vessel simulator where attendees were afforded the opportunity to drive and dock a 100’ USCG cutter.
The 2014-2015 training season commences in November 2014 with another robust training schedule including these planned offerings during the 1st three months: First Aid, Marine Awareness and Safety at Sea, Mobile Computing as an aide in Boating, Rules of the road and Chart Reading and Plotting.
For information on the SBCC and the training program, contact: SouthernBayCC@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.southernbaycc.com. Also check out and “Like” our Facebook Page (Southern Baycc) to see what the SBCC is all about and its numerous boating educational events and cruising offerings.
