Seminars

West Marine Seminar Series
Baltimore Boat Show Seminars

WEST MARINE SEMINAR SERIES
Presented by Annapolis School of Seamanship

These FREE seminars will be held at the Hillsmere Annapolis, MD West Marine store from 10:00 am until noon with refreshments provided by West Marine. Further information on other West Marine seminars can be found here.

West Marine
113 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-268-0129

JANUARY 9

Safe Boating - What to Know Before Leaving the Dock?
This seminar will cover what you need to know before you leave the dock. From required safety equipment, to registration and licensing, you will learn how to prepare yourself and your boat for safe boating.

JANUARY 16

Electrical Systems
Comfortable and safe cruising often hinges on the reliability of your electrical system. Bob Campbell of Marine Electric Systems will discuss the components, design and maintenance of a properly balanced onboard electrical system.

JANUARY 30

Marine Diesel Basics
Captain John Martino of Annapolis School of Seamanship will run through the basics of marine diesel engines and troubleshooting some common problems.

FEBRUARY 13

Collision Avoidance
Boating accidents are usually preventable. Captain John Martino will discuss how to avoid collisions underway including the use of RADAR, AIS, VHF and ARPA.

FEBRUARY 27

Get Your Captain's License
Captain Paul Truelove of Annapolis School of Seamanship will discuss the USCG requirements for sea time, application and examination procedures for getting your captain’s license.

MARCH 20

Spring Commissioning
Get your boat ready to go. Find out what key items need to be checked and serviced before heading out this spring and how to do it.

APRIL 10

What Boat is Right for Me?
his seminar focuses on the different types of boats available and how you can use them from fishing to daytripping, to extended cruising. Participants will learn about different design considerations and propulsion systems including inboard, outboard, jet drive and pod drive systems.

BALTIMORE BOAT SHOW SEMINARS
Presented by Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship

These FREE seminars will be held at the Baltimore Boat Show in the Hall A VIP Suite on Thursday, January 21 - Sunday, January 24. More information can be found on the seminar page of the Baltimore Boat Show website.

Baltimore Boat Show
at the Baltimore Convention Center
January 21-24, 2010
www.baltimoreboatshow.com

Seminar Schedule Thursday, January 21 - Sunday, January 24
	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
12:00pm	Boat Buying	Diesel Basics	Start Sailing	Start Sailing
1:00pm	Diesel Basics	Collision Avoidance	Boat Buying	Safe Boating
2:00pm	Captain’s License	Captain’s License	Family Cruising	Boats, Baltimore & Bentley
3:00pm	Collision Avoidance	Safe Boating	Safe Boating	Fishing the Bay
4:00pm	Start Sailing	Start Sailing	Boats, Baltimore & Bentley
5:00pm	Fishing the Bay	Fishing the Bay	Fishing the Bay
6:00pm	Safe Boating	Sailing the V.I.	Sailing the V.I.

Marine Diesel Basics
Captain John Martino of Annapolis School of Seamanship will run through the basics of marine diesel engines and troubleshooting some common problems.

Boat Buying 101
Boat buying is a process. Learn a few simple strategies for finding the boat you want, plus get a heads up on what you need to do once you’ve found it. Chesapeake Bay Magazine editor-at-large Janie Meneely talks about the registering, insuring and financing of your new (or new to you) boat, plus what to know and do before you sign on any dotted lines.

Get Your Captain's License
Captain Paul Truelove of Annapolis School of Seamanship will discuss the USCG requirements for sea time, application and examination procedures for getting your captain’s license.

Collision Avoidance
Boating accidents are usually preventable. Captain John Martino will discuss how to avoid collisions underway including the use of RADAR, AIS, VHF and ARPA.

Family Cruising
Janie Meneely, editor-at-large for Chesapeake Bay Magazine, will discuss family friendly destinations and activities on the bay.

Start Sailing Now
Want to go sailing but don’t know where to start? SpinSheet Magazine editor, Molly Winans will set you on the right course with a seminar and interactive panel discussion composed of industry experts.

Safe Boating - What to Know Before Leaving the Dock?
This seminar will cover what you need to know before you leave the dock. From required safety equipment, to registration and licensing, you will learn how to prepare yourself and your boat for safe boating.

Fishing the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast are world-class sportfishing destinations, offering nearly year-round fishing. From the Susquehanna Flats and Eastern Shore grass flats to the Bay Bridge Tunnel this seminar will offer an overview of fishing opportunities ranging from jigging and trolling to kayak fishing. The Chesapeake holds huge numbers of the legendary striped bass (rockfish) and attracts bluefish, speckled trout, red and black drum. The Atlantic coast attracts tuna, marlin and other bluewater species. Also, yellow perch, pickerel and crappie abound in tidal rivers.

Boats, Baltimore & Bentley: A 60 Year Love Affair
Find out why the Port of Baltimore is named for her. Helen Bentley will share stories and video from our maritime heritage.

Learning to Sail in the Virgin Islands
Capt. Eric Petterson of Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship will discuss weather expectations, navigation (lines of position, dead reckoning, using a hand bearing compass) points of sail (working to weather, sailing downwind, sailing off the wind), setting a preventer, dealing with customs, wave action, man overboard, maneuvering under power, dealing with anchorages and moorings, currents between islands and earning your bareboat certification.

For more information on the Baltimore Boat Show, visit www.baltimoreboatshow.com.