Partners in Command, a free seminar

Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron will present a free seminar on February 6th. Partners in Command is a virtual presentation to assist first mates and other less-experienced crew members feel ready to take control of a vessel in the event of an emergency with the skipper. The seminar will cover the following topics:

-Starting the engine

-Stopping the engine/dropping the sails

-Emergency use of the VHF marine radio

-Anchoring

-Handling onboard emergencies

-Returning the boat to a dock

This presentation is aimed at boaters who are used to always being the mate or passenger, not the skipper. Zoom links will be sent to members, and non-members can contact Steve Pye to join, at [email protected] or (360) 540-2244.