Schedule:
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9 am – 11 am: Waves & Sea - $65.00
Chris Parker
Everything you really need to know about seas, and how to interpret seastate forecasts. Topics include: Define wave height and interval (period), Explore the concept of "apparent wave interval", Why waves develop, How waves dissipate energy, How waves impact your vessel, How fast waves propagate, Multiple wave trains and their interaction (phasing of wave trains) How waves are influenced by currents, landmasses, shoaling and fetch.
9 am – 11 am: Voyage “Hands-On” class #1 - $75.00
With Eric Kunz from Furuno
Voyage “Hands-On” into the latest marine electronics technology and navigation sensors utilizing touch-screen MFDs (Multi-Function Displays). Technological innovations in solid-state doppler radar combined with a web-connected MFD are changing the navigation and route planning game. Touch and see how this situational awareness paradigm shift simplifies navigation solutions for both novice and experienced navigators alike.
- Take a technology deep dive into how new sensor technology and MFD integration make navigation less complicated. See how solid-state doppler radar provides amazing and innovative local rain and weather detection for safer navigation. Understand the building block approach to MFDs that apply to every vessel and every MFD manufacturer with the latest charting technology. Use Marine Apps and learn which hardware you will need to seamlessly connect your devices to the MFDs on your vessel. Then log into your own free, secure personal cloud space to develop and save navigation and weather routing plans from anywhere in the world. Senior Product Manager, Eric Kunz from Furuno will also explain how new acoustic navigation sensors and multi-beam acoustic technology is critical for navigating shallow harbors and gunkholing to find the perfect remote anchorage on any cruising vessel.
(Limited Attendance with six MFD Display and 3 people per display)
12 - 3:00 pm: Trawler Buying Tips - $75.00
There is a lot you can do to prepare to make sure you are ready when you find the right trawler to purchase. The goal of this seminar is to provide trawler buyers with important information you should be aware of up front to maximize your boat purchasing success. Matt Maynard, CPYB is a past president of the NYBA (Northwest Yacht Brokers Association) and will discuss the importance of choosing a qualified broker to guide you through the buying process. Cindy Lewis from Sterling Associates will provide professional advice on marine financing. John Posey from Total Dollar will review the elements of a good cruising insurance policy. Marine attorney, Fred Robinson, will be able to cover title, taxes, contracts, and other legal issues to consider. Jim Merrick is a SAMS accredited surveyor who will review how to choose the right surveyor and what to expect during the prepurchase survey. Jeff Merrill, CPYB (Trawlerfest veteran presenter for over 20 years) will moderate the discussion and try to keep the panelists and audience on track so that when we wrap up you will have some great background on the trawler buying process.
11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Maritime Medical Emergency Management Lecture - $75.00
Dr Robert Leviton
So, you’ve learned how to survey your boat, understand the basic stuff of marine weather forecasting, navigate the waterways, and anchoring your vessel, only to descend into the engine room, slip, striking your head, opening a gash in your scalp, bleeding miserably, your memory fading, only to notice your leg is askew in a painful manner what do you do next?
Join Dr. Robert Leviton and learn how to manage these and many other Maritime Medical Emergencies as you will learn about how to contact medical assistance, prepare for helicopter evacuation, organize your First Aid Kit, understand, and treat lacerations, concussion, shock, fractures, allergic reactions and more. With 30 + years practicing Emergency Medicine, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at NY Medical College, and medical director for US Sailing Disabled Sailing Regattas, Dr. Leviton will share countless stories and much needed practical information to survive the most common emergencies and be on your way to complete your journey.
During this presentation participants will gain in depth understanding of the following:
- Allergic Reactions
- Burns
- Choking
- Concussion
- Contusions, Lacerations, and Wound Care
- Dehydration
- Drowning and Near Drowning
- Fractured Bones
- Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke
- Hypothermia
- Marine Bites and Stings
- Nosebleeds
- Seasickness
- Strain and Sprains
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Navigating Your New Trawler Purchase: Build, Payment Terms, Taxes, and Tariffs - $0.00
A Comprehensive Guide with Wayne Goldman from Selene Yachts Americas
Join us as we illuminate the path to understanding the intricacies of the new trawler yacht purchase process. This talk offers invaluable insights into many facets of purchasing a new trawler, from identifying your specific needs and setting a suitable budget to navigating negotiations with dealers and salespeople. Learn how to effectively inspect and evaluate trawlers, understand the nuances of contracts and payment terms and plan for the responsibilities of trawler ownership. Covering the process, from selecting the right size and options to taking delivery and conducting sea trials, this talk equips you with the knowledge needed to confidently make informed decisions aligned with your boating goals.
3:35 pm - 4:30 pm: Alaska, An Amazing Place! - $40.00
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Maintaining your Outboard Powered Boat or Dinghy - $65.00
Matt Mardesich
Nearly every cruising boat has an outboard-powered dinghy, and these motors are very dependable, if they are maintained properly on a regular basis. This course will cover the basics for all outboard engines, with an emphasis on routine maintenance protocol to ensure you get a long and reliable service life from your outboard.
A sample of topics covered:
· Cooling system service and water pump impeller replacement
· Fuel system maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
· Engine and gear oil changes
· Ignition system testing
· Routine maintenance points and engine tune-up
· Winterization and spring commissioning
Matt Mardesich is the primary marine mechanical instructor at Skagit Valley College. He has lived, worked, and played around the water all his life and still does some commercial fishing in Alaska when not teaching at the technical school. Matt is an ABYC certified Master Technician and holds a USCG 100-ton Near Coastal Master’s License.
