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Knots, Bends, and Hitches Seminar 

All thumbs when it comes to securing your boat and gear?  In this hands-on two-hour seminar, you'll learn to tie the most useful knots from animated slides and included line tying kit.  Take the materials home to practice the knots you will learn about in this seminar. 
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What's included?
  • Practical skills
  • Rope selection
  • Marlinespike seamanship
  • Rope versus line
  • Size
  • Parts of a line
  • Classes of knots
  • Line construction
  • Strength
  • Applications
  • Common knots for mariners
  • Care and handling
The instructor is Joeseph Kerner,  Joe majored in Biochemistry and Mathematics at Stony Brook University.  Then he earned an advanced degree in Physical Oceanography.  This included graduate-level work in atmospheres, geology, biology, chemistry, math, aerodynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, and computer science. 
 
Location: Britannia Yachting Center 
Address: 81 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport, NY 11768
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This seminar will be held on Monday, February 3rd and run from 7 PM to 9 PM. 
The fee for this seminar is $25. 
To register, just enter your name, email and "Knots" in the Message box below and we will get in touch with you
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