POWER
SAIL
NAVIGATION
NOTICE TO MARINERS
RULES OF THE ROAD
BOAT HANDLING
SHIP'S STORE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Capt. Bob Wood,
President
Capt. Chris Tertinek,
Vice-President
Capt. Patty Lundgren,
Secretary-Treasurer
Capt. Ray Brewer
Capt. Bob Paiement
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We are a member association,
consisting of United States Coast Guard Licensed Captains, that has as
its primary purpose the education of the public and the continuing education
of its members in maritime safety and skills.
As a minimum requirement, our members hold current and valid U.S. Merchant Marine Officer Master Licenses, issued by the United States Coast Guard. In order to
obtain that license, our member Captains have completed a rigorous application
process demonstrating appropriate on-the-water experience and submitting
to drug testing, medical examinations and background checks. In
addition, members have passed a comprehensive examination, administered
by the Coast Guard, covering Piloting, Aids to Navigation, Rules
of the Road, First Aid, Weather, General Seamanship, Sailing, and
Towing.
We are incorporated as a New York State Not-for-Profit corporation, which
is tax-exempt under IRC section 501(c)(6).
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation about the organization.
Click here for the SBMCA
Member Application and Skills
Assessment forms.
Our programs and activities
include:
- Conducting a course titled First Mate Safe Return that will teach
the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to call for help, know where
you are, and operate your boat in the event your Skipper becomes disabled.
The next course will be scheduled for next Spring. Date to be determined.
Click here for pictures from the June 2007 class.
A recent graduate said:
"I just wanted to
let you know this was the best thing I have done for myself and my spouse
where the boat is concerned. I took the course this spring and while
on vacation in the islands needed to use all my new skills including
hailing the coast guard when we ran aground during a thunderstorm that
came up quite suddenly. The course helped me to assist my husband in
a calm and logical manner instead of the panic that I am sure would
have occurred had I not known what to do. It has made our sailing experiences
much more enjoyable and relaxing for both of us. Even though I had been
sailing with my husband for over 10 years and was quite active in the
experience I became comfortable in handling the boat on my own. I guess
there’s no need to yell if everyone knows what’s going on.
Thanks a lot for offering this course and I have encouraged all my fellow
first mates in the area to sign up. It is the best thing to do for everyone
involved in boating." -- Karin Beachner
- Assisting members in keeping their licenses current and enhancing
their skills and knowledge through continuing education. Click here
for information on how to obtain your Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP).
- Sponsoring a Captain's License Training Course. Click here to see the schedule for the next class to be held in Rochester, NY. This brochure gives a full description of the course and includes a tear-off form for signing up.
- Providing a source for referrals of member Captains
who are available for hire for the services for which they are qualified
-- boat deliveries, teaching boating skills, etc. Contact us if you
have need of such services.
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