Author Archives: Scott & Kelly McWilliams

On Wednesday, October 12^{th… Read full article}, a presentation on the "Rules of the road" was given by Joe Barnette of the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron.  Joe explained that it should be called the "Rules of Rhodes" as  the people of Rhodes developed rules of law to deal with occasional shipping disputes including, especially, a code of maritime law (quite likely the world's first as it was in existence in 600 bc.) which serves as the basis of our rules today.

It is my pleasure to announce we have been invited to take courses in boating offered by the Sarasota Power and Sailing Squadron (SPSS). We will pay the member price for courses with a charge. Free courses are also being offered. Those of us who have taken these courses in the past have found them to be very worthwhile.  … Read full article

Education Coordinator Scott McWilliams conducted an Online Survey during May and June of 2011.  He presented the results of the survey to the Board on Jul 12.  The presentation can be viewed as a video.  Your browser may request permission to install a plugin in order to view it.
The write-in comments submitted by respondents can be viewed  here… Read full article.

Location:  Sarasota Sailing Squadron

check out the flyer here… Read full article
The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron is offering to provide boating seminars free to our members. This is a great opportunity to tune up your boating skills and acquire new knowledge. The first seminar is “Hurricanes and Boats” and will be presented by Captain Andre Spalvins on July 6 at 7:0 at the Sailing Squadron..