Hyannis Rotary Home Show at Barnstable High School!

Jack Tompkins from the Falmouth FBC and I are at the Hyannis Rotary Home and Garden Show this weekend. Sat was very busy and we seemed to be creating a good buzz. The FBC bug is definitely spreading!

Aerial Pics of Bass River and the marina

Check out these great winter pics that one of our members just took from the air! One more day of rain, then the rest of the week looks awesome. Think Spring!

Upcoming Intro to Boating Course put on by the Power Squadron - Great for novices!

America’s Boating Course®
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
7:00 PM (Registration 6:30 PM)
Barnstable Intermediate (Middle) School Cafeteria
895 Falmouth Rd. (Rte. 28), Hyannis

Learn to skipper a boat with confidence
Anyone interested in recreational boating is encouraged to attend this public boating course.

We provide essential information for every kind of boater.
Learn about:
• Boat Handling & Seamanship
• Required Equipment
• Navigation Rules of the Road
• Knots, Lines & Docking
• Charts & Aids to Navigation
• Boat Trailering & More
Course materials:
• Study guide / Workbook
• Sample chart
• Course plotting tool
• Dividers
• CD

Power, sail, and personal watercraft are covered. The course exceeds educational
requirements in all states. With over 40,000 members in 450 squadrons nationwide,
United States Power Squadrons is the largest family recreational boating organization
dedicated to Boating Education, Civic Service, and Fun!

There is a nominal charge for course materials.
To register, call Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron today!
508-737-5374 or
on-line at www.ccsps.org

Recreational Saltwater Permit Comes to Massachusetts - Register federally in 2010, but purchase state permit in 2011.

Originally, the permit was going to cost $10 this year, now it's free for 2010. You still need to register though!

Here's a link to the full article:
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