14-Week Seamanship Course to Begin Feb. 4

LONG BEACH —  Is there a difference between a bowline and a bow line? Yes, one is a knot and the other is not.

These are two of the nautical terms to be demonstrated in a 14-week course on sailing and seamanship. The class, which is geared toward recreational boating, is offered by Flotilla 15-2 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Wilson High School cafeteria, 10th and Ximeno streets.

The class, starting Feb. 4, will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and will include sailboat maneuvering, rules of the road, radiotelephone use and piloting among its topics. There is a $25 charge for text and materials. For information call (714) 897-5200.