Archives: Seminars
This episode of As the Prop Turns from April 2020 provides an entry-level look at onboard electrical systems. Our customer service team will walk you through everything you need to know to manage power on your boat.
In this episode of As the Prop Turns from July 2020, Ranger Tugs Customer Service Manager Kenny Marrs shares his tips and tricks to boat handling in close quarters. Some of the topics include helm basics, docking and maneuvering within the marina.
Jim and Lisa Favors, long time boaters and creators of Trailertrawlerlife.com hosted this episode of As the Prop Turns from June 2020. Jim and Lisa share some fun stories and invaluable info regarding their five favorite cruising destinations in the U.S. and Canada.
As the Prop Turns is a live webinar series hosted by Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats. In each episode our customer service team broadcasts live to address a variety of topics focused on maintenance and cruising in your Ranger Tug or Cutwater Boat.
Keith Robbins, owner of A Spot Tail Salmon in Seattle, will provide tips and secrets on how to catch salmon with one of the oldest techniques that was first used by the Japanese Americans in Elliott Bay and Puget Sound way before and right after World War II. Robbins is one of the last fishing guides to strictly use this way of catching salmon in Puget Sound. Feeling the “bite” with your salmon rod in hand as the fish takes your bait is one of the most exciting ways to hook a fish.
Capturing a piece of the big and mighty run of Chinook, aka King, salmon off the coast can be an equally big and mighty challenge for many fishing enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest. With miles upon miles of water to cover, changing ocean conditions, and varying feeding and migratory patterns of both salmon and the baitfish they are chasing, success in this fishery can be challenging. Tune in to this seminar to hear from Raymarine and Defiance Boats Pro Staffer Captain Tommy Donlin as he breaks down this fishery for you to have succcess.
Knowing how to gather and understand weather information can make the difference between a pleasant day on the water and a terrifying day! Bruce Hedrick has been assisting mariners with their weather planning and decision making for years. Many of the top winning sailing teams have enlisted Bruce for their weather routing and strategies. Bruce will share with you his techniques for reaching out and gathering all of the relevant and critical weather information and then developing a picture of the weather and how it can affect your passage. He will also discuss the online tools and apps to gather weather info and their strengths and shortcomings. At the end of the day, you will be a more confident and safer mariner knowing how to interpret the weather and how it will impact your passage.
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Boating
Cruising Alaska & British Columbia’s Inside Passage
Sunday 11:00 am - Sunday 12:00 pm | Featuring: Wendy Hinman
Wendy Hinman will share highlights cruising to Glacier Bay, Alaska and back. These remote cruising grounds feature natural phenomena like glaciers, waterfalls, and hot springs; as well as wildlife including whales, bears, otters and more; and a native culture like no other. Get a taste for the possibilities and how to make the most of the time you have to enjoy them. This talk will include valuable tips for trip planning, resources available, and potential pitfalls to help you prepare.
This seminar is brought to you by Sundance Yachts. Visit our Virtual Booth to start your next great adventure.
Fishing
Cutthroat Trout Fishing on Puget Sound
Saturday 11:00 am - Saturday 12:00 pm | Featuring: Keith Robbins
Typically done near shorelines and in very shallow water, fishing both top-water and sinking flies with both floating and sinking lines, this is an experience like no other! Join Captain Keith Robbins and his Puget Sound fishing experience of over 50 years as he goes through what it takes to catch sea-run cutthroat trout on the saltwater. He’ll cover places to be, tactics, strategies, tackle, and more. Don’t miss hearing about this unique fishery.
Boating
Choosing the Right Battery Technology
Saturday 6:00 pm - Saturday 7:00 pm | Featuring: Nigel Calder
A review of what is available in the lead-acid and li-ion worlds and their respective strengths and weaknesses, and as such their applicability to different boat applications.
This seminar is brought to you by Sundance Yachts. Visit our Virtual Booth to start your next great adventure.
Boating
Favorite Destinations of the Waggoner Cruising Guide
Sunday 7:00 pm - Sunday 8:00 pm | Featuring: Mark Bunzel
The Pacific Northwest offers hundreds of destinations for boaters – even if the border to BC is not open. Mark Bunzel, the Editor and Publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide will take you on a tour of the favorites and how you choose which ones to visit. We will talk through how to develop a fun cruising itinerary that works for your family or crew to focus on the special new destinations you may have not yet visited. Or how you can build a special trip that follows a theme such as favorite hikes, gourmet food experiences or swimming pools and attractions for kids.
This seminar is brought to you by Sundance Yachts. Visit our Virtual Booth to start your next great adventure.