379 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
USA
This will be Rescheduled due to Corona Virus Precautions
West Marine will host a seminar for CHNYC members on Sunday morning 15 & 29 March 0830 – 1130.
Brandon Ritt, a rigger from West Marine will provide instruction covering the types of lines, usage and care. There will be demonstrations and class projects for whipping lines, splicing double braided line and making soft shackles.
Students will be able to select a project to be done under the supervision of the rigger that include: Dock lines, Halyards, Jib Sheets, Soft Shackles. Students will select a project and have homework to determine the proper size (length, diameter), color and material to be used for their project. This information will be provided to the instructor and “kits” with raw materials will be provided by West Marine at the next class. The student’s will pay for any materials at the class. Tools such as fids and needles will be available for class use, and may also be purchased. The training will be conducted at West Marine in Middletown.
If you are interested in attending this training, please email training@chnyc.us to reserve a space. Attendance is limited to 20 people.
