Below will be the list of free Seminars that will take place during 2008 Newport International Boat Show. Join any or all of these exciting topics.
(Topic and time subject to change - please check schedule daily)
Seminar Series
Located at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina - Ballroom
Arranged by Boatwise Marine Training |
| Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Salon A |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
Captain Ed Mapes,
Voyage Ocean Passages |
Inspect Your Boat For Safety |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Captain David Appleton, Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship
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Docking Techniques: You are the Circus! Which Act? |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Donald Street, Author
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Going South & Finding Quiet Anchorages Once You Get There |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Clyde Ford, Author
"Precious Cargo"
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High Seas, High Adventure
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3:30 PM -
4:30 PM |
Cruising World's featured speakers:
Peter and Carol King |
Cruising Around the World One Country At a Time |
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| Friday, September 12, 2008 - Salon A |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
Jason Pinter, Sailtime.com |
Fractional Sailing |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Clyde Ford, Author
"Precious Cargo"
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Situational Awareness and Safety |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Capt. Ed Mapes,
Voyage Ocean Passages |
A Voyage at Sea; What It's Really Like |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Captain David Appleton, Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship |
DelMarVa Peninsula Circumnavigation: Basic Training for Ocean Voyaging |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Donald Street, Author |
Preparing For Offshore |
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM |
Garry Hoyt |
The New Hoyt Offset Rig;
Newport R & D, Inc. Explanation of how Rig brings speed & safety to the single sail concept. |
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Salon A |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
10:00 AM -
11:00 AM |
Garry Hoyt |
The New Hoyt Offset Rig;
Newport R & D, Inc. Explanation of how Rig brings speed & safety to the single sail concept. |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
Donald Street, Author |
Transatlantic Voyaging - All Routes |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Capt. Pixie Haughwout & Ralph Folsom - 1st Mate |
Canal Cruising In The South of France |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Clyde Ford, Author
"Precious Cargo"
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High Seas, High Adventure |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Captain David Appleton, Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship |
Docking Techniques: You are the Circus! Which Act? |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Captain Ed Mapes,
Voyage Ocean Passages |
Survive Heavy Weather: Protocols & Tactics |
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| Sunday, September 14, 2008 - Salon A |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
10:00 AM -
11:00 AM |
Garry Hoyt |
The New Hoyt Offset Rig;
Newport R & D, Inc. Explanation of how Rig brings speed & safety to the single sail concept. |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
Clyde Ford, Author
"Precious Cargo"
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Boating Green |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Sue Torgersen,
Seven Seas Cruising Assoc. |
All about Seven Seas Cruising Association; Cruising Info, Camaraderie & Clean Wake |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Capt. Pixie Haughwout & Ralph Folsom - 1st Mate |
Best Cruising in North America: Lake Huron's North Channel |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Captain Ed Mapes,
Voyager Ocean Passages |
Sail To Bermuda; How It's Done |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Donald Street, Author |
Going South & Finding Quiet Anchorages Once You Get There
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Seminar Series
Located at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina - Ballroom
Arranged by Boatwise Marine Training |
| Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Salon B |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
National Weather Service
Taunton, MA
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Understanding NWS Marine Weather Forecasts and Services and an Explanation of Significant Wave Height Forecasts |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Marine Computer Systems
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Technology at Sea: Getting Everyday Technologies Working on your Vessel |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Capt. Max Fentress, American Boat School
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How To Get Your Captain's License |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Capt. Rick Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
Using Laptop Navigation Software
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3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Cirrus Aircraft Corporation |
You Never Have to Walk Barefoot Thru Airport Security Again! Lifestyle, Ownership, Piloting
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| Friday, September 12, 2008 - Salon B |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
National Weather Service
Taunton, MA |
Understanding NWS Marine Weather Forecasts and Services and an Explanation of Significant Wave Height Forecasts |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Captain Max Fentress, American Boat School |
How To Get Your Captain’s License |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Capt. Sue Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
Suddenly In Command; What the Mate must know for Safety |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Larry Berlin, Mack Boring & Parts Co. |
Basic Diesel Maintenance |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Capt. Rick Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
GPS/Chartplotters: Interpretation of Data Setting Waypoints & Building Routes |
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM |
Cirrus Aircraft Corporation |
You Never Have to Walk Barefoot Thru Airport Security Again! Lifestyle, Ownership, Piloting
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| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Salon B |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
National Weather Service
Taunton, MA
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Understanding NWS Marine Weather Forecasts and Services and an Explanation of Significant Wave Height Forecasts |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Captain Manny Perry
Boatwise Marine Training |
Effects of Ethanol Fuel on Marine Engines |
1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
Capt. Rick Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
GPS/Chartplotters: Interpretation of Data Setting Waypoints & Building Routes
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2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Capt. Sue Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
Suddenly In Command What the Mate must know for Safety |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Marine Computer Systems
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Technology at Sea: Getting Everyday Technologies Working on your Vessel |
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM |
Cirrus Aircraft Corporation |
You Never Have to Walk Barefoot Thru Airport Security Again! Lifestyle, Ownership, Piloting
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| Sunday, September 14, 2008 - Salon B |
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM |
Capt. Max Fentress, American Boat School
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How To Get Your Captain's License |
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM |
Capt. Rick Kilborn - Co-Owner, Boatwise Marine Training |
Understanding and Using Radar to Keep You Safe
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1:00 PM -
2:00 PM |
National Weather Service
Taunton, MA
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Understanding NWS Marine Weather Forecasts and Services and an Explanation of Significant Wave Height Forecasts |
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM |
Captain Manny Perry, Boatwise Marine Training |
Effects of Ethanol Fuel on Marine Engines |
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM |
Larry Berlin, Mack Boring & Parts Co. |
Basic Diesel Maintenance
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