Class Program 1981

BAY AREA MARINE INSTITUTE
PIER 66
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94107
( ~15) 552-4500
Evening Class Bulletin
Spring 1981
RAMI
THE INSTITUTE
The Bay Area Marine Institute is a private nonprotit educational corporation formed in 1976 to
provide vocational training in maritime skills and
promote research and public service within the
community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
w. Tay Vaughan, m, President
Carol A. Requadt, Vice President
Anthony Cary, Secretary & Counsel
Deborah K. Smith, Treasurer
Richard M. Brayton
ADVISORY COUNCIL
John Beery, President
John Beery Company
RADM Henry Bell , USCG
Elbert Bressie, President
Bressie Investment Company
THE PROGRAMS
• MARINE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
TRAINING PROGRAM
A ten-month accelerated program structured
in accordance with state and federal standards
for the occupational training of marine
craftsmen.
• PRE-APPRENTICESIDP TRAINING
Programs geared to individuals from various
backgrounds to prepare them to meet the
minimum requirements for entry into the
Marine Services Techn ician occupation .
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
A full schedule of evening classes, workshops, seminars and symposia providing
theoretical and hands-on experience in many
areas of maritime related skills .
• RESEARCH
BAMI supports ongoing programs of research
in such areas as commercial fish boat design ,
application of computer technology in marine
education and naval design, and state-of-theart con truction methods.
• BOATYARD
BAMI operates an expanding boatyard
facility as a laboratory for students in
boatbuilding, repair and maintenance,
and is a registered manufacturer of new
boats and small craft. BAMI can baul
boats up to 25 tons .
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Institute offers young people an opportunity to participate in public service projects
designed to improve the marine environment
whi le providing income, work experience
and skills training .
• DONATIONS
All contributions made to the Institute are tax
deductable . Donations of boats, materials
and supplies are greatly appreciated and will
be accepted for use in BAMI projects when
appropriate.
Glen Chambers , Pres ident
Berkeley Pump Company
Capt. Joseph Corcoran , USMS
USMMA , Kings Point
Steven Dodge , President
Corrosion Control Associates
RADM Russel Gorman, USNR
Utah International
Robert Jevarian , Owner
Sportsmen 's Outboard Motor Service
Cary Nicely , West Coast Regional Director
International Paint Company
Nancy Richardson, Director
Marine Programs, Girl Scouts, U.S.A .
RADM Joseph Rizza , USMS, President
California Maritime Academy
Ken Schaff, Editor
Bay & Delta Yachtsman
Svend Svendsen, President
Svendsen's Boat Works
Norman S. Wright , President
Nicro-Fico Company
THE CLASSES
ADVANCED TOPICS IN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
The utility, speed, accuracy and versatility of celestial navigation can all increase significantly when taken beyond the elementary level. Topics will include: specialized shortcuts
for finding latitude and longitude, great circle calculations and methods of checking sextant
and compass by a tronomical observations. Students will develop personal work forms and
calculator programs to streamline their own preferred sight reduction techniques. The
method of lunar distance (longitude without a chronometer) will be covered if time permits.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with the altitude-intercept method of sight reduction. Materials:
Programmable, scientific calculator. Text: Self-conlained Celestial Navigation by J. Letcher.
7:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Fee: $90
April 8 - May 27
Instructor: Paul Kamen
BASIC MARINE ELECTRICITY FOR BOATS
A course designed to teach basic electrical toubleshooting, selection and installation of
equipments and instruments , corro ion and electrolysis control , and the use of alternative
energy resources for regenerative charging of boat electrical systems . Discussions of solar
and wind powered electrical systems as well as the use of electric auxiliary engines for
sailboats.
7:00 p.m. Mondays
Fee: $80
April 6 - June I
Instructor: Gino Giarusso
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
The altitude-intercept method of sight reduction is taught using H.O.229. Spherical geometry is simply described and the steps to calculating lines of position are explained while
reductions for stars , moon , sun and planets are presented within a framework of ordinary
arithmetic. Ease and simplicity are stressed in the use of modem tables and instruments.
Text: Nautical Almanac, H.C.P.#229 vol. 3, Dutton (optional). Lab materials: Drawing
compass , parallel rules , starfinder #210 I D, chart # 18680, Universal plotting sheets.
7:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Fee: $80
April 8 - May 27
Instructor: Frank Potter
COAST GUARD OPERATOR'S LICENSE REVIEW
A course designed to aid students in preparation for license examination to operate or navigate passenger carrying vessels. General requirements such as sea-time and documentation
are explained and rules of the road, navigation and piloting, safety, first aid , engineering
and vessel operation are reviewed. Emphasis is on the Inland Motorboat Operator License
(6 or less passengers) , but this course is invaluable to students withing to sit for higher
grades of operator. Text: CG-169 (Rules of the Road) and Chapman.
7:00 p.m. Thursdays
Fee: $90
April 9 - May 14
Instructor: Scott Epler
DIESEL MECHANICS
A course to provide students with basic instruction in the fundamentals of repair and maintenance of engines on small craft, including tune-up, testing, assembly, disassembly,
emergency repairs , troubleshooting and small parts inventory.
7:00 p.m. Thursdays
Fee: $80
April 9 - May 28
Instructor: Craig Wooster
FmERGLASS REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION
Fundamentals of reinforced plastics as applied to boat construction are taught to develop
the student's confidence for proper inspection and evaluation of fiberglass boats. Fabrication and testing methods are taught with particular emphasis on marine structure and the
recognition of faulty construction and critical areas. Lab materials: gloves , particle masks
and equipment supplied .
7:00 p.m. Tuesdays
Fee: $80
April 7 - May 26
Instructor: TBA
FUNDAMENTALS OF BOATBUILDING
Beginning with discussion of construction theory, which provides an understanding of
structure, the class then explores the different methods of building with an eye to the advantages and disadvantages of each from a builder's point of view . Modem techniques of wood
and fiberglass construction are examined in detail. The first two meetings are classroom
discussions of basic tools and principles. The other meetings will consist of a brief review
followed by actual boatbuilding in the shop. The students learn to make molds, strongbacks
and jigs, how to plank, spile, laminate wood and fiberglass and finish . After completing the
class , each student should be able to build a boat of their own . Class size limited to eight
students.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays Fee: $180
April 6 -June I
Instructor: David Mancebo
GAS ENGINE MECHANICS
, This course is designed to provide students with basic instruction in the fundamentals of
repair and maintenance of gas engines on small boats . Topics covered include testing,
assembly , disassembly, emergency repairs, troubleshooting, and spare parts inventory.
7:00 p .m. Tuesdays
Fee: $80
April 7 - May 26
Instructor: Craig Wooster
LOFTING
For boatbuilders , model makers and students of naval construction. Basic concepts of projective geometry are taught with an explanation of offset, lines, fairness and basic lofting
tools. Students are taught to draw various spatial surfaces and surface expansions. During
the course a complete lofting process will take place. Lab materials: scale triangles, pencils, paper and mylar.
7:00 p.m. Wednesdays (and two labs TBA) Fee: $55
April 8 - May 27
Instructor: Chris Barry
MARINE SURVEYING
A course designed to provide owners and prospective purchasers with the ability to recognize problems in yachts and small craft . Rules and regulations, construction methods,
equipment installation and various case histories will be discussed within the context of
good design and safety.
7:00 p.m. Thursdays
Fee: $40
April 9 - April 29
Instructor: Bob McMurray
PILOTING AND COASTAL NAVIGATION
Piloting is the careful application of skill and knowledge to the determination of a vessel's
position while in sight of land. Use of compass, chart reading, methods of obtaining position lines and fixes, navigation tools, rules of the road, tides and currents and small boat
handling are discussed in detail as they apply to the San Francisco Bay . Text: Chapman.
7:00 p.m. Tuesdays
Fee: $75
April 7 - May 26
Instructor: AI Conrad
RULES OF YACHT RACING
Comprehensive look at USYRU racing rules and their tactical applications; including race
committee procedures , YRA sailing instructions and procedure and strategy for filing a
successful protest. Several appeal cases are studied in detail. The major emphasis is on
developing reflexive knowledge of the rules that apply to complex right of way situations .
7:00 p.m. TBA
Fee: $55
Instructor: Paul Kamen
SAILING*
BASIC SAILING: This course will focus on the equipment and skills necessary to day sail
keel boats on the Bay . The basic theory of sailing will be taught with the specifics of rigging , right of way rules , weather and tides . Wear warm clothing for the Saturday sails.
Lectures: 7:00 p .m. Mondays
Fee: $155 (includes text)
Sailing: 11 :00 a.m. - 2:00 p .m. Section A Instructors : Jean Ouellette
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Section B
and TBA
April 6 - May 17
Each section limited to five students.
INTERMEDIATE SAILING: This course is a continuation of Basic Sailing and stresses
longer, all day sails. Local knowledge of the Bay and planning trips will be discussed . Pack
a lunch. Prerequisite: Basic Sailing or permission of the instructor.
Fee: $150
Sailing: \0:00 a.m . -4:00 p.m . Sundays
April 12 - May 24
Instructors: Al Conrad, Jean Ouellette
• All on-the-water sailing instruction takes place in a BAMI Co ronado 27 .
SCIENCE OF SAILING YACHTS
An introduction to the areo- and hydrodynamics of sailing yachts. Intended for cruising/
racing yachtsmen . Topics covered include waves and sea spectra, stability, seakeeping ,
resistance, lift sai ls and structure . Text: Science of Sailing Yachts, Wind and Water , by
H.F. Kay.
Fee: $50
Weekend Seminar: May 16 & 17
Instructor: Chris Barry
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Norm Sterling
THE INSTRUCTORS/ STAFF
Chris Barry
Naval architect. Co-author of A Rational
Approach to the Design of Cruising Yachts.
AI Conrad
Coast Guard licensed . Sailing instructor for
Albatross Sailing Center, U.C. Berkeley P.E.
Dept. and UCLA Sailing Club. Seven years
sailing and racing experience on the ocean and
in the Bay.
David Mancebo
Yacht designer. Works with Wylie Design
group. Experience with many type of boatsfrom kayaks to supertankers. Profess ional
boatbuilder. Races competitively. On the
M.S.T. teaching faculty of BAMI.
Bob McMurray
Marine surveyor. Specializing in surveys of
yachts and small craft.
Johan Carlisle
Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Merchant Marine. Five
years cruising experience, three years experience
as a boat builder. Dean of Students at BAMI.
Peter Minkwitz
Chandler.
A highly skilled boatbuilder, familiar with
small craft outfitting.
Ricki Eggert
Architectural designer and organizational
con ultant. Sailor. Public Relations and Production Manager , BAMI staff.
Paul Oliphant
President, Acoustical Consultants, Inc . Performs
naval architectural services and mechanical and
structural engineering.
Scott Epler
Coast Guard Commander. B.S. in education.
3rd Mate's License in U.S. Merchant Marine.
On the adult education faculty of the California
Maritime Academy.
Jean Ouellette
Law student. Sailing instructor for Cal Sailing
Club, Berkeley. Seven years sailing and racing
experience on the Bay , two years ocean racing.
Gino Giarusso
Electrical specialist. Eight years experience
working with boats. Owner of a marine engine
and electrical repair shop at Svendsen's Boat
Works in Alameda. Does custom conversions
of automobiles from gas to electric.
Sam Goldstein
Attorney specializing in civil litigation. Sailing
tactician . Sits on numerous protest hearings in
the Bay Area.
Paul Kamen
Naval architect. Fifteen years racing experience.
Sits on racing protest hearing committees in the
Bay Area. Navigator for ocean races.
Todd Loats
Naval architect. Marine engineer. Twelve years
experience working a a mechanic on outboard
motors and small craft.
Ron Long
Commerical fisherman. Has done commercial
and party boat fishing in the Bay Area for the
past ten years. USCG Operator's License.
Frank Potter
Navigator and teacher. Ex-Navy instructor in
celestial navigation and radar. Author of corre~pondence texts in celestial navigation methods.
Deborah Smith
Marine geologist. 10,000 miles of ocean cruising
experience. BAMI staff, Corporate Treasurer.
Bill Vaughan
Lawyer. Specializes in marine product liability
and safety. A familiar Bay Area master
mariner .
Tay Vaughan
Marine surveyor. 30,000 miles of ocean experience. Member SNAME, ASNE and a technical
committee member of ABYC. Coast Guard
licensed ocean operator for power and sa il.
President of BAMI.
Craig Wooster
Mechanic. Specializing in boat diesel and gas
engines. Owner Wooster Marine Service in
Alameda. Experienced ocean and Bay sailor.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
BY CAR:
TAKE THE 4TH ST. BRIDGE OVER THE CHINA BASIN. GET ON 3RD ST. TAKE
3RD STREET TO 18TH ST. TURN LEFT ONTO 18TH ST. GO ONE BLOCK TO BAMI .
00 NOT PARK INSIDE THE GATE TO THE INSTITUTE OR BLOCK THE DRIVEWAY.
BY MUNI TROLLEY:
• TAKE 22 FILLMORE
• TAKE BART TO 16TH STREET
• TRANSFER TO THE BUS AT 16TH AND MISSION STREETS
BY BUS:
• TAKE MUNI BUS LINE 15 KEARNY OR 42 SANSOME
• TAKE BART TO MONTGOMERY , TRANSFER AT 1ST AND MARKET
• TAKE AC TRANSIT TO EAST BAY TERMINAL, TRANSFER AT 1ST & MISSION
• TAKE SOUTHERN PACIFIC S.F. , DIRECT TRANSFER
• GET OFF AT 18TH AND 3RD WALK ONE BLOCK EAST ON 18TH ST .
TO BAMI.
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SPECIAL WEEKEND CLASSES
APRIL 25 & 26
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
OCEAN CRUIS ING CLASS WITH BERNARD MOITESSIER
Bernard Moitessier, who single- handed his 40 foot steel ketch,
the ~, around the world one and a half times, non-stop,
wi 11 1ead an i ntens ive two day mas ter class for cru i sers.
During the weekend seminar Mr . Moitessier will discuss the skills
required to make a successful, off-shore ocean passage. Topics to
be covered include celestial navigation by the sun, heavy weather
tactics, landfall at lowl y in g reefs, simplicity in outfitting and
essential knowledge of the Tuamotu Archipelago. This master class
with Mr. Moitessier is 1 imit ed to twelve participants. Cost is
$375.00. Advance regist rat i on required.
May 16 & 17
9:00 A.M . - 5:30 P. M.
A BOATBUI LDING SEM INAR FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
A weekend of boatbuilding with yacht designer David Mancebo. Bring
your family or friends to build a boat you can take home with you !
The boat to be built in this weekend is a multi - purpose rowing skiff
with stitch and glue construction and a capacity of three people o r
500 pounds. It can also be rigged to sail. A fee of $375.00 per
group (no maximum number in a group) covers the cost of materials and
instruction . Advance registration is required. Limited to e ight
groups (there must be at least two people per group). Childcare
avai lab Ie. Bring you r own lunch.
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Pier 66, San Francisco , CA 94 /07 (4/5) 552-4500
Bay Area Marine Institute
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Portola Valley CA 94025
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