UCPA Workshops

The themed morning workshops hosted by UCPA resume on Saturday, October 17! These free workshops, led by professionals from UCPA and the boating industry, are designed to help you develop your technical skills, network with experts, and gain a better understanding of key aspects of boating.

 

Morning Session onElectricity Aboard

Saturday, October 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the UCPA office

The instructor for this morning's session will be Luc Grulier, a naval mechanic and electrician

What you'll learn:

• Basics of Electricity on Board

• Perform an electrical inspection

• How to Identify and Isolate a Malfunction

+ Discussions and questions with the supervisor

Morning spent preparing the boat for winter storage and maintaining the marine engine

Saturday, November 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the UCPA office

The supervisor for this morning's session will be afull-time UCPA instructor

What you'll learn:

• How to winterize your boat

• Annual marine engine maintenance

Morning session on standing rigging - sail making

Saturday, November 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the UCPA office

Benjamin Berthon, a professional rigger and sailor, will be leading this morning's session

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to Vocabulary and the Different Types of Rigging

• Annual Rig Inspections

• How to Adjust Your Mast

+ Discussions and questions with the supervisor