Workshop: Comfortable Cruising In Smaller Boats

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Coming up on June 14 and 15, we are hosting a two day workshop called "Comfortable Cruising On Smaller Boats"

The two day seminar will cover a host of topics of skills, lessons learned and ideas that is all intended to raise your confidence and comfort as a boater. We have cruised for 30 years and owned 9 boats, which three of them were Ranger Tugs and John is a licensed Captain. Learn about boat handling, decision making, maintenance & repairs, essential skills, the galley and food, and tips to make your cruising more fun.

All of this will presented while talking about cruising the Salish Sea, the Broughtons, the Inside Passage to Alaska, Great Loop, and the historic canals of New England and Canada. This will be held in Everett, WA June 14 and 15. Bring your boat and walk to the workshop!

You can see the flyer about this on our websites that includes the costs: http://www.andiamo-ranger29.com, http://www.laurieann-ranger25.com and http://www.tribute-kadeykrogen39.com. Or send a PM (private message) from here.

 

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Greetings!

There are still a few seats left to this worksop, so last call! Please send me a PM if interested. On all of our websites, there is a flyer with more information.
The workshop is Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 and will be held at the Milltown Sailing Association, 410-14th Street, Everett, WA 98201. The doors will open at 0800 and the workshop starts at 0830. Lunch will be around noon and last an hour. There are half a dozen restaurants within a short driving distance. The workshop will end each day at about 1630 hours.

Payment Is accepted at the door by credit card, cash or check.

If you are coming by boat, which is a great idea, there are guest docks very close to the workshop located in the North Marina. We live aboard Tribute in the North Marina.

Here are the general agenda of topics: In addition to the topics, we will be talking about places including The Great Loop, The Salish Sea, The Inside Passage, Lake Powell, The Historic Canals In New York State and Canada

FRIDAY MORNING
Introductions

The Foundation: Introductions, Setting The Stage, Teamwork & Common Principles, and Preparation is the Key

Know Your Boat and Important Boating Skills (Cruising The Salish Sea From Olympia To Campbell River): Capabilities, Living In The World Of 12 Volts, Pre-Trip Maintenance, All About Trailering, Lines and Knots, VHF Radio, Slow Speed Handling, Docking, and Anchoring & Mooring,

Just For Fun: Cruising Lake Powell

FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Being Comfortable Aboard (Cruising The Great Loop With Side Trips To Canada): Food And Beverages - planning, storing & preparing, Shopping, Storage, Garbage, Galley Operations, Clothing & Laundry, The Head, Canvas, When It Is Too Hot or Too Cold, Personal Technology, Entertainment, Dinghy, Bikes & Kayaks, Staying In Budget, and Modifications To Consider

SATURDAY MORNING
Being Confident Underway (Cruising The Inside Passage From Seattle To Glacier Bay National Park): Keeping track and staying aware, The Essential Rules Of The Road, Tactics When The Water Kicks Up; Apps, Charts and Resources To Have, Those Electronic Tools, and Making Go & No-Go Decisions

Just For Fun: Cruising The Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Montreal and Lake Champlain

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Catching Up
When The Rare Thing Happens: Repairs and Fixes To Know, Tools & Supplies To Consider, Common Issues, The Hazards and How to Prevent Them, Man Overboard, Leaving The Boat Behind, and Abandon Ship

Finishing Up

This workshop is more than just presenting but also sharing and listening. Bring your experience, knowledge and wisdom.