Boating & Fishing Seminars + Boat Show University

Michael Beemer is the department chair for Skagit Valley College’s marine maintenance and repair program. Michael has been presenting and teaching professionally for almost 20 years and holds a master’s degree in education. At the college he teaches all the systems courses, including ABYC certifications. He and his wife have cruised extensively from Anacortes to southeast Alaska for many years on their motor-sailor. In the cruising community, Michael is well known as “The Boat Doctor” who can diagnose and fix almost anything on a vessel. Some of the many topics he has done include: diesel engines, electrical systems, solar, new battery technologies, extended inside passage cruising, and more.

Marcus Sauter is the Operations Manager at Carefree Boat Club Seattle and Rock Harbor Boats. He has six years of experience working in the marine industry and an educational background in finance and economics. Marcus grew up boating with his family on lake Winnipesaukee and lake Winnisquam in New Hampshire, where he found a love for being on the water.

Michael Beemer is the department chair for Skagit Valley College’s marine maintenance and repair program. Michael has been presenting and teaching professionally for almost 20 years and holds a master’s degree in education. At the college he teaches all the systems courses, including ABYC certifications. He and his wife have cruised extensively from Anacortes to southeast Alaska for many years on their motor-sailor. In the cruising community, Michael is well known as “The Boat Doctor” who can diagnose and fix almost anything on a vessel. Some of the many topics he has done include: diesel engines, electrical systems, solar, new battery technologies, extended inside passage cruising, and more.

Jacques White grew up in Olympia near Puget Sound and spent much of his childhood in and around the water. He has earned degrees in zoology, oceanography and marine science from the University of Washington, Louisiana State University, and the University of Maryland, and has lead research projects in the deep sea and along three major U.S. coastlines. Jacques currently works with Long Live the Kings staff, Board and partners to bring new approaches to solving complex endangered species and natural resource problems. He as a member of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council of the Puget Sound Partnership, the Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition, and the Advisory Panel for the U.S. Section of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission, and he has advised Governor Jay Inslee and the state of Washington on recovering our southern resident killer whales. When not working to recover salmon, Jacques enjoys travelling, hiking, fishing and crabbing in and around the Salish Sea with family and friends.

Wendy Hinman has published articles in a variety of publications and is the award-winning author of two hit books: Tightwads on the Loose and Sea Trials. She is a regular speaker at yacht clubs and boat shows around the country and her presentations are filled with examples and infused with humor. She grew up sailing and has cruised and raced in venues around the globe in all sorts of boats as skipper and crew, sometimes winning. She spent seven years at sea, sailing 34,000 miles aboard a small, simple boat and learned the most essential ingredient aboard is a good sense of humor. She and her husband are currently building a boat for more cruising adventures. www.wendyhinman.com

Tom "Nelly" Nelson has spent over a half-century on the waters, uplands and mountain ranges of his beloved home, the vast Pacific Northwest. For the past decade and a half, Nelly has been the voice of Seattle Saturday morning outdoor radio where his lifetime of hunting & fishing experience and his communication skills have been put to the test. In 2019, Salmon & Steelhead Journal named Nelly to it's list of "The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West." From his childhood on the rivers and bays of Puget Sound to the salmon, herring and charter fishing fleets of Alaska, Tom has taken full advantage of all that the challenging outdoor classroom has to offer. Tom's education as a fisherman continued at the University of Washington's School of Fisheries, earning a Degree in Fisheries Biology. Nelly was subsequently employed by the school's Fisheries Research Institute (F.R.I.) as a Research Assistant for several Alaskan salmon research projects allowing Tom to explore the Nushagak, Chignik, and Lake Illiamna regions. "Nelly's" fishing career has included guiding and writing for Salmon Trout Steelheader, Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Fishing & Hunting News, Washington Game & Fish, The REEL News as well as several websites. A fixture at fishing clubs and the seminar circuit, "Nelly's" fishing PowerPoint presentations are very popular and well attended. Tom spent over five years at the upstart outdoor radio show "Northwest Wild Country" before leaving in March of 2009 for a chance to co-host his own outdoor show, "The Outdoor Line" at KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle with Robbo Endsley and Robbie To beck. The original Outdoor Line with Bill Davis entertained and informed anglers and hunters on KIRO Radio for three decades, ending in the late 1990's with Mr. Davis untimely passing. Tom Nelson was once a guest on Bill Davis show and it seems now that the torch has been passed.

Capt. John Keizer, a well known outdoor writer for local fishing magazines, newspapers but is best known in the Northwest as a pro angler, and seminar speaker. John can be regularly seen appearing on Angler West TV fishing for NW species or destination fishing around the world. His passion for introducing new anglers to the sport and led to his founding of his company Salt Patrol.

When Behan and Jamie Gifford sailed south from the Salish Sea in 2008 they anticipated cruising for a two- to five-year sabbatical. Life had other plans! Nearly a decade later they closed the loop on a circumnavigation aboard their Stevens 47, Totem. Their three children are growing up afloat, with the first transitioning ashore for college this past year. The Totem family has sailed nearly 100,000 km while visiting 48 countries/territories, from Madagascar to Martinique. They're currently cruising the Pacific side of Mexico, with plans to depart in April for French Polynesia and the Pacific beyond. Together, they provide coach/mentor services to help people realize their cruising dreams.

When Behan and Jamie Gifford sailed south from the Salish Sea in 2008 they anticipated cruising for a two- to five-year sabbatical. Life had other plans! Nearly a decade later they closed the loop on a circumnavigation aboard their Stevens 47, Totem. Their three children are growing up afloat, with the first transitioning ashore for college this past year. The Totem family has sailed nearly 100,000 km while visiting 48 countries/territories, from Madagascar to Martinique. They're currently cruising the Pacific side of Mexico, with plans to depart in April for French Polynesia and the Pacific beyond. Together, they provide coach/mentor services to help people realize their cruising dreams.

Tommy Donlin, Defiance Marine Pro Staffer Captain, has a wealth of knowledge on coastal tuna fishing action. Summer and fall can be off-the-charts good and in some instances just a day-trip away from catching these aggressive blue water fish. Donlin will detail the strategies and tactics necessary to put tuna on the deck of your boat, including all of the live bait secrets that will make your trip a success.

Mark Bunzel is the Editor and Publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, long considered the "bible" for Northwest and Inside Passage cruising. Each season he cruises the Inside Passage from Olympia to Ketchikan to update and book and provide stories.

Will & Sarah Curry planned to sail to the South Pacific on their very first date. They bought a boat in Mexico and after Will showed total newbie Sarah the ropes, they sailed into the sunset - west, across the incredible South Pacific. SV Hydroquest was sold in Australia as planned, but they were hopelessly addicted to the lifestyle. They soon bought their second boat, a Jeanneau 43 in Vancouver, and set off cruising again. Sarah & Will are back cruising beloved Pacific Mexico, and are busy training up their crew: 2 year old twin boys.

Aside from his last name actually being Watts, Wesley Watts has had over 10+ years in the solar industry specializing in off-grid mobile projects with lithium batteries. He's technical knowledge is backed by an electrical engineering degree with a renewable energy focus in addition to also having his ABYC Advanced Marine & Marine Electrical Certification. Yet his personal pursuits have gained him over 10,000 miles of offshore cruising with multiple pacific crossings and first-hand experience testing the very same systems he and his wife Savana design and sell to other DIY cruisers and boat builders through their company Tiny Watts Solar. Wesley has the ability simplify the confusing language regarding electrical systems on boats and can break complex subjects down so people can really understand them. His goal is to give people the knowledge they need to make decisions for their own marine electrical needs.

Partner / Instructor, Zenith Maritime (Director of Opps - Master 100 tons,) have personally trained over 1,300 Coast Guard Licensed Captains. Responsible for training and orientation of instructors across the United States. US Coast Guard approved you deliver Train the Trainer courses, Certified by Washington State Bar Assoc. to teach Continuing Education courses related to maritime law. Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (trained 13 watchstanders on this 282 Medium endurance Cutter). Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa (trained three Captains for this 110' Island Class Cutter). Schooner Zodiac, have conducted crew training and qualifications on this 160' vessel. Qualified 28 San Juan County (Fire, & Public Works) Employees in navigation, basic rules and safety for the county's fleet. Tulalip PD, Marine Unit. Department of Homeland Security. Washington Department Fish and Wildlife Over 100 days per year on the water experience for the last 20 years.

Tom "Nelly" Nelson has spent over a half-century on the waters, uplands and mountain ranges of his beloved home, the vast Pacific Northwest. For the past decade and a half, Nelly has been the voice of Seattle Saturday morning outdoor radio where his lifetime of hunting & fishing experience and his communication skills have been put to the test. In 2019, Salmon & Steelhead Journal named Nelly to it's list of "The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West." From his childhood on the rivers and bays of Puget Sound to the salmon, herring and charter fishing fleets of Alaska, Tom has taken full advantage of all that the challenging outdoor classroom has to offer. Tom's education as a fisherman continued at the University of Washington's School of Fisheries, earning a Degree in Fisheries Biology. Nelly was subsequently employed by the school's Fisheries Research Institute (F.R.I.) as a Research Assistant for several Alaskan salmon research projects allowing Tom to explore the Nushagak, Chignik, and Lake Illiamna regions. "Nelly's" fishing career has included guiding and writing for Salmon Trout Steelheader, Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Fishing & Hunting News, Washington Game & Fish, The REEL News as well as several websites. A fixture at fishing clubs and the seminar circuit, "Nelly's" fishing PowerPoint presentations are very popular and well attended. Tom spent over five years at the upstart outdoor radio show "Northwest Wild Country" before leaving in March of 2009 for a chance to co-host his own outdoor show, "The Outdoor Line" at KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle with Robbo Endsley and Robbie To beck. The original Outdoor Line with Bill Davis entertained and informed anglers and hunters on KIRO Radio for three decades, ending in the late 1990's with Mr. Davis untimely passing. Tom Nelson was once a guest on Bill Davis show and it seems now that the torch has been passed.

Jamie Peth is the founder and owner of Anglers Unlimited. She describes herself as fish-obsessed, enjoying everything from slaying kings in the San Juan Islands, clam digging on the coast, to fly fishing in Iliamna Alaska. As an active member of Puget Sound Anglers, Jamie?s passion for fishing has grown beyond creating memories with the family. She loves connecting with other avid fishermen and sharing tips, tactics, and resources that help more people enjoy the adventure of fishing our local waters. She brings practical, actionable knowledge and resources that you can apply immediately whether you are just getting started as a fisherman or looking to level up your skillset so you can out-fish your buddy next time you go out on the water.

Kevin Monahan is a retired Canadian Coast Guard officer with more than 25 years experience navigating the British Columbia coast as a patrol vessel captain and commercial fisherman. He has also worked extensively in the Canadian Government's Marine Safety Division. He has written a number of books on navigation and now publishes Ports and Passes, the Pacific Northwest Tide and Current Guide and also teaches part-time at Western Maritime Institute in Ladysmith BC.

Capt. Linda Lewis holds a USCG 100-Ton Masters License and has 45 years of hands-on experience (sail and power) cruising the Inside Passage (including nine trips to SE Alaska). A retired Emeritus Associate Professor from the U of WA, she brings her professional educator background to presentations on all things boating at many venues, including the Seattle Boat Show and Trawlerfest. She has taught hundreds of couples on-the-water through her business ? Private Boating Instruction LLC. She provides customized on-the-water instruction, on-your-powerboat (www.privateboatinginstruction.com)..

Carolyn Ace Spragg grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, messing about in boats. Ace has her USCG 50 ton Master's License, International Sail and Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore teaching certification, US Sailing teaching certification, and is a US Maritime Academy Captain's License Instructor. She's skippered her boat to Hawaii and back with all-women crews. She's the Sailing Director of the Northwest Maritime Center and also speaks at various seminars on Docking, Anchoring, Navigation, Tides and Currents and Trip Planning.

Carolyn Ace Spragg grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, messing about in boats. Ace has her USCG 50 ton Master's License, International Sail and Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore teaching certification, US Sailing teaching certification, and is a US Maritime Academy Captain's License Instructor. She's skippered her boat to Hawaii and back with all-women crews. She's the Sailing Director of the Northwest Maritime Center and also speaks at various seminars on Docking, Anchoring, Navigation, Tides and Currents and Trip Planning.

Del Stephens travels the west coast ruining marriages and bank accounts one albacore tuna seminar after another. The deep - sea version of fishing crack peddled by a man called Tuna Dog has anglers ditching their salmon gear and conventional boats for stout rods, heavy lines and big boats that can run 50 miles offshore to partake in the Northwest's fastest growing salty adventure. Teaching people a whole new line of bad habits ? all it take is one albacore feeding frenzy with screaming reels and a bloody boat deck ? to turn any anglers curiosity into an addiction and when they get hooked -- it's welcome to the Dark Side.

Capt. Linda Lewis holds a USCG 100-Ton Masters License and has 45 years of hands-on experience (sail and power) cruising the Inside Passage (including nine trips to SE Alaska). A retired Emeritus Associate Professor from the U of WA, she brings her professional educator background to presentations on all things boating at many venues, including the Seattle Boat Show and Trawlerfest. She has taught hundreds of couples on-the-water through her business ? Private Boating Instruction LLC. She provides customized on-the-water instruction, on-your-powerboat (www.privateboatinginstruction.com)..

Dave Graybill has fished North Central Washington waters for over 50 years. He provides current information on angling for all species through his web site at fishingmagician.com, which he founded in 2001. His reports have been broadcast on six radio station in eastern Washington and on KVI-AM 570 in Seattle for over 20 years. His reports also appear in newspapers distributed throughout eastern Washington. He finished a six-year term as a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission this past December.

Will & Sarah Curry planned to sail to the South Pacific on their very first date. They bought a boat in Mexico and after Will showed total newbie Sarah the ropes, they sailed into the sunset - west, across the incredible South Pacific. SV Hydroquest was sold in Australia as planned, but they were hopelessly addicted to the lifestyle. They soon bought their second boat, a Jeanneau 43 in Vancouver, and set off cruising again. Sarah & Will are back cruising beloved Pacific Mexico, and are busy training up their crew: 2 year old twin boys.

Wendy Hinman has published articles in a variety of publications and is the award-winning author of two hit books: Tightwads on the Loose and Sea Trials. She is a regular speaker at yacht clubs and boat shows around the country and her presentations are filled with examples and infused with humor. She grew up sailing and has cruised and raced in venues around the globe in all sorts of boats as skipper and crew, sometimes winning. She spent seven years at sea, sailing 34,000 miles aboard a small, simple boat and learned the most essential ingredient aboard is a good sense of humor. She and her husband are currently building a boat for more cruising adventures. www.wendyhinman.com

When Behan and Jamie Gifford sailed south from the Salish Sea in 2008 they anticipated cruising for a two- to five-year sabbatical. Life had other plans! Nearly a decade later they closed the loop on a circumnavigation aboard their Stevens 47, Totem. Their three children are growing up afloat, with the first transitioning ashore for college this past year. The Totem family has sailed nearly 100,000 km while visiting 48 countries/territories, from Madagascar to Martinique. They're currently cruising the Pacific side of Mexico, with plans to depart in April for French Polynesia and the Pacific beyond. Together, they provide coach/mentor services to help people realize their cruising dreams.

Capt. Linda Lewis holds a USCG 100-Ton Masters License and has 45 years of hands-on experience (sail and power) cruising the Inside Passage (including nine trips to SE Alaska). A retired Emeritus Associate Professor from the U of WA, she brings her professional educator background to presentations on all things boating at many venues, including the Seattle Boat Show and Trawlerfest. She has taught hundreds of couples on-the-water through her business ? Private Boating Instruction LLC. She provides customized on-the-water instruction, on-your-powerboat (www.privateboatinginstruction.com)..

Kevin Monahan is a retired Canadian Coast Guard officer with more than 25 years experience navigating the British Columbia coast as a patrol vessel captain and commercial fisherman. He has also worked extensively in the Canadian Government's Marine Safety Division. He has written a number of books on navigation and now publishes Ports and Passes, the Pacific Northwest Tide and Current Guide and also teaches part-time at Western Maritime Institute in Ladysmith BC.

Lorena and Leonard Landon have been boating Pacific Northwest waters for 35+ years and have logged over 35,000 miles on West Coast waters from Manzanillo, Mexico to Yakutat, Alaska with their 46-foot DeFever. As Managing Editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, they regularly cruise the waters of Southeast Alaska, West Coast Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., and Haida Gwaii in addition to their home waters of Washington State. They publish articles, provide presentations, work on marina consulting projects, and are co-hosts for Waggoner webcasts. Leonard’s nautical skills are complemented by his aircraft pilot experience. Lorena previously authored Cleats & Eats, a series of restaurant guidebooks for boaters. Lorena also served on the Boating Programs Advisory Committee for the State of Washington’s RCO for eight years.

Capt. John Keizer, a well known outdoor writer for local fishing magazines, newspapers but is best known in the Northwest as a pro angler, and seminar speaker. John can be regularly seen appearing on Angler West TV fishing for NW species or destination fishing around the world. His passion for introducing new anglers to the sport and led to his founding of his company Salt Patrol.

Captain Margaret Pommert is a popular Pacific Northwest boating instructor, teaching on both sail and power boats. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Sailing Foundation, which developed the Lifesling, and organizes their annual US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-on Training in Seattle and Portland areas. Margaret chairs the US Sailing Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Selection and Awards Committee, a national award which recognizes a significant accomplishment in seamanship which has saved a life, and collects case studies in rescues for analysis by the US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee. She's an appointed member of WA State Boating Program Advisory Council, providing recommendations to the program on ways to enhance boating safety statewide for all types of recreational boating. When not working as a skipper/instructor, she's active in the local boating community, racing, cruising, and promoting Safety at Sea and Northwest Women in Boating.

Jamie Peth is the founder and owner of Anglers Unlimited. She describes herself as fish-obsessed, enjoying everything from slaying kings in the San Juan Islands, clam digging on the coast, to fly fishing in Iliamna Alaska. As an active member of Puget Sound Anglers, Jamie?s passion for fishing has grown beyond creating memories with the family. She loves connecting with other avid fishermen and sharing tips, tactics, and resources that help more people enjoy the adventure of fishing our local waters. She brings practical, actionable knowledge and resources that you can apply immediately whether you are just getting started as a fisherman or looking to level up your skillset so you can out-fish your buddy next time you go out on the water.

Jamie Peth is the founder and owner of Anglers Unlimited. She describes herself as fish-obsessed, enjoying everything from slaying kings in the San Juan Islands, clam digging on the coast, to fly fishing in Iliamna Alaska. As an active member of Puget Sound Anglers, Jamie?s passion for fishing has grown beyond creating memories with the family. She loves connecting with other avid fishermen and sharing tips, tactics, and resources that help more people enjoy the adventure of fishing our local waters. She brings practical, actionable knowledge and resources that you can apply immediately whether you are just getting started as a fisherman or looking to level up your skillset so you can out-fish your buddy next time you go out on the water.

Samantha Borth is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle, WA. She has been with NWS Seattle since July 2018 and helps co-lead the office's marine program. Prior to her current position, she worked as a marine forecaster down in Houston, TX. Matthew Cullen is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service forecast office in Seattle and co-leader of the Marine program at the office. He brings more than ten years of professional forecasting experience, with over eight of these in the Pacific Northwest. Matthew Cullen is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service forecast office in Seattle and co-leader of the Marine program at the office. He brings more than ten years of professional forecasting experience, with over eight of these in the Pacific Northwest.

Jamie Peth is the founder and owner of Anglers Unlimited. She describes herself as fish-obsessed, enjoying everything from slaying kings in the San Juan Islands, clam digging on the coast, to fly fishing in Iliamna Alaska. As an active member of Puget Sound Anglers, Jamie?s passion for fishing has grown beyond creating memories with the family. She loves connecting with other avid fishermen and sharing tips, tactics, and resources that help more people enjoy the adventure of fishing our local waters. She brings practical, actionable knowledge and resources that you can apply immediately whether you are just getting started as a fisherman or looking to level up your skillset so you can out-fish your buddy next time you go out on the water. Scott is a Navy veteran. He’s fished Puget Sound for 23 years and is a Charter Captain for Goat Unlimited Charters in the San Juan Islands.

Carolyn Ace Spragg grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, messing about in boats. Ace has her USCG 50 ton Master's License, International Sail and Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore teaching certification, US Sailing teaching certification, and is a US Maritime Academy Captain's License Instructor. She's skippered her boat to Hawaii and back with all-women crews. She's the Sailing Director of the Northwest Maritime Center and also speaks at various seminars on Docking, Anchoring, Navigation, Tides and Currents and Trip Planning.

Nancy Erley Captain of two 5-year world circumnavigations. "As skipper of an all-woman crew, Nancy fashioned a circumnavigation that should go down in the record books as one of the soundest, most seamanlike journeys in the modern cruising era." George Day, publisher of Blue Water Sailing magazine. Nancy holds a USCG 100-ton Master of Oceans license and is the recipient of the Leadership in Women's Sailing Award from BoatUS and the National Women's Sailing Association. She an Instructor Evaluator Ocean for the International Sail and Power Association and offers private lessons and learning trips for women aboard her boat Tethys in the Pacific Northwest.

Nancy Erley Captain of two 5-year world circumnavigations. "As skipper of an all-woman crew, Nancy fashioned a circumnavigation that should go down in the record books as one of the soundest, most seamanlike journeys in the modern cruising era." George Day, publisher of Blue Water Sailing magazine. Nancy holds a USCG 100-ton Master of Oceans license and is the recipient of the Leadership in Women's Sailing Award from BoatUS and the National Women's Sailing Association. She an Instructor Evaluator Ocean for the International Sail and Power Association and offers private lessons and learning trips for women aboard her boat Tethys in the Pacific Northwest.

After a 20 year IT career working with major PNW tech companies such as Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Richard and his wife Devon quit their corporate jobs, moved aboard their Jeanneau 45 Mobert with their kids and set off on an 18 month sailing adventure taking them from Seattle to the Glaciers of SE Alaska and then down through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Along the way Richard took over Sea-Tech Systems from its retiring founder and operated the business remotely from the boat for the first year. Richard and Devon combine their extensive IT and legal backgrounds with ongoing cruising and business ownership experience to help cruisers of all kinds get onboard and abroad while remaining connected to the things on land they need or want, whether family, weather forecasts, or business operations.

Chuck Skewes is a veteran of offshore racing and cruising. He has sailed across the Pacific 13 times and countless times to Mexico both racing and cruising. He has participated in 6 Baja Ha-Ha's and is a regular contributor to sailing magazines.

Chuck Skewes is a veteran of offshore racing and cruising. He has sailed across the Pacific 13 times and countless times to Mexico both racing and cruising. He has participated in 6 Baja Ha-Ha's and is a regular contributor to sailing magazines.

Tom "Nelly" Nelson has spent over a half-century on the waters, uplands and mountain ranges of his beloved home, the vast Pacific Northwest. For the past decade and a half, Nelly has been the voice of Seattle Saturday morning outdoor radio where his lifetime of hunting & fishing experience and his communication skills have been put to the test. In 2019, Salmon & Steelhead Journal named Nelly to it's list of "The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West." From his childhood on the rivers and bays of Puget Sound to the salmon, herring and charter fishing fleets of Alaska, Tom has taken full advantage of all that the challenging outdoor classroom has to offer. Tom's education as a fisherman continued at the University of Washington's School of Fisheries, earning a Degree in Fisheries Biology. Nelly was subsequently employed by the school's Fisheries Research Institute (F.R.I.) as a Research Assistant for several Alaskan salmon research projects allowing Tom to explore the Nushagak, Chignik, and Lake Illiamna regions. "Nelly's" fishing career has included guiding and writing for Salmon Trout Steelheader, Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Fishing & Hunting News, Washington Game & Fish, The REEL News as well as several websites. A fixture at fishing clubs and the seminar circuit, "Nelly's" fishing PowerPoint presentations are very popular and well attended. Tom spent over five years at the upstart outdoor radio show "Northwest Wild Country" before leaving in March of 2009 for a chance to co-host his own outdoor show, "The Outdoor Line" at KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle with Robbo Endsley and Robbie To beck. The original Outdoor Line with Bill Davis entertained and informed anglers and hunters on KIRO Radio for three decades, ending in the late 1990's with Mr. Davis untimely passing. Tom Nelson was once a guest on Bill Davis show and it seems now that the torch has been passed.

Del Stephens travels the west coast ruining marriages and bank accounts one albacore tuna seminar after another. The deep - sea version of fishing crack peddled by a man called Tuna Dog has anglers ditching their salmon gear and conventional boats for stout rods, heavy lines and big boats that can run 50 miles offshore to partake in the Northwest's fastest growing salty adventure. Teaching people a whole new line of bad habits ? all it take is one albacore feeding frenzy with screaming reels and a bloody boat deck ? to turn any anglers curiosity into an addiction and when they get hooked -- it's welcome to the Dark Side.

Del Stephens travels the west coast ruining marriages and bank accounts one albacore tuna seminar after another. The deep - sea version of fishing crack peddled by a man called Tuna Dog has anglers ditching their salmon gear and conventional boats for stout rods, heavy lines and big boats that can run 50 miles offshore to partake in the Northwest's fastest growing salty adventure. Teaching people a whole new line of bad habits ? all it take is one albacore feeding frenzy with screaming reels and a bloody boat deck ? to turn any anglers curiosity into an addiction and when they get hooked -- it's welcome to the Dark Side.

Carolyn Ace Spragg grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, messing about in boats. Ace has her USCG 50 ton Master's License, International Sail and Power Association Yachtmaster Offshore teaching certification, US Sailing teaching certification, and is a US Maritime Academy Captain's License Instructor. She's skippered her boat to Hawaii and back with all-women crews. She's the Sailing Director of the Northwest Maritime Center and also speaks at various seminars on Docking, Anchoring, Navigation, Tides and Currents and Trip Planning.

Randy Popp of Marine Floats Corporation and Leann McDonald of Shoreline Solutions are well versed in the residential construction and permitting of waterfront dock projects.

Sandy & Debbie have sailed and motored for 48+ years. We have owned 13 sailboats and 10 powerboats and have chartered 14 others. About half of those were multihulls. We have cruised and boated all over PacNW, Canada & CA, the Caribbean, New England, FL ICW, the Gulf, Sea of Cortez, Greece,& the English channel. We have cruised over 5,000 miles including the 2,000 miles north section of the Great Loop. Sandy spent 34 years as a hydrologist for the USGS, working in every state & 4 countries. Sandy has done Volunteer work in 5 other countries.

I was born in Plymouth , England and graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in Government and Politics. I have been coaching sailing since 1980 and am a long time coach and seminar presenter with North U which is the educational division of North Sails . Over the course of many years I have given hundreds of seminars all over the world and helped sailing teams and individuals accomplish there goals weather it is winning a Championship or fine tuning and developing there skills. In my own racing I have been a part of teams that have won 28 National and North American Championships in a wide variety of classes ranging from the J24 , J27, Santana 20 and many more.

Doug Miller founded Milltech Marine in 2006, a provider of AIS, marine communications and marine safety solutions for recreational and commercial boaters. Doug sold Milltech Marine earlier this year and has started a new venture called Onboard Wireless (OnboardWireless.com), a company focused on Internet connectivity solutions for boaters and RVers. Doug began sailing at an early age and has always had a passion for combining the thrill of sailing with a love for high tech toys. Over the years, Doug and his wife Karin have used “Naiad”, their Hunter Passage 420 sailboat, as a testbed for many of the products that are offered by Milltech Marine and Onboard Wireless.    

Tom "Nelly" Nelson has spent over a half-century on the waters, uplands and mountain ranges of his beloved home, the vast Pacific Northwest. For the past decade and a half, Nelly has been the voice of Seattle Saturday morning outdoor radio where his lifetime of hunting & fishing experience and his communication skills have been put to the test. In 2019, Salmon & Steelhead Journal named Nelly to it's list of "The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West." From his childhood on the rivers and bays of Puget Sound to the salmon, herring and charter fishing fleets of Alaska, Tom has taken full advantage of all that the challenging outdoor classroom has to offer. Tom's education as a fisherman continued at the University of Washington's School of Fisheries, earning a Degree in Fisheries Biology. Nelly was subsequently employed by the school's Fisheries Research Institute (F.R.I.) as a Research Assistant for several Alaskan salmon research projects allowing Tom to explore the Nushagak, Chignik, and Lake Illiamna regions. "Nelly's" fishing career has included guiding and writing for Salmon Trout Steelheader, Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Fishing & Hunting News, Washington Game & Fish, The REEL News as well as several websites. A fixture at fishing clubs and the seminar circuit, "Nelly's" fishing PowerPoint presentations are very popular and well attended. Tom spent over five years at the upstart outdoor radio show "Northwest Wild Country" before leaving in March of 2009 for a chance to co-host his own outdoor show, "The Outdoor Line" at KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle with Robbo Endsley and Robbie To beck. The original Outdoor Line with Bill Davis entertained and informed anglers and hunters on KIRO Radio for three decades, ending in the late 1990's with Mr. Davis untimely passing. Tom Nelson was once a guest on Bill Davis show and it seems now that the torch has been passed.

Chuck Skewes is a veteran of offshore racing and cruising. He has sailed across the Pacific 13 times and countless times to Mexico both racing and cruising. He has participated in 6 Baja Ha-Ha's and is a regular contributor to sailing magazines.

Since learning to sail at the age of 12 my love of the water has continued to grow to be my career focus. My on-the-water experiences are many as Port Captain of S/S Virginia V, Director of Advanced Training for Freedom Boat Company, and Lead Designer of several vessels. I have insightful knowledge and appreciation of this industry. After semi-retiring from my successful Architecture Practice of 30 plus years, while raising four children to where now I can re-enter the workforce in my dream direction ? Being on or near the water at all times. I am clean, very fit, and can handle multiple tasks aboard vessels.

Tommy Donlin, Defiance Marine Pro Staffer Captain, has a wealth of knowledge on coastal tuna fishing action. Summer and fall can be off-the-charts good and in some instances just a day-trip away from catching these aggressive blue water fish. Donlin will detail the strategies and tactics necessary to put tuna on the deck of your boat, including all of the live bait secrets that will make your trip a success.

Tommy Donlin, Defiance Marine Pro Staffer Captain, has a wealth of knowledge on coastal tuna fishing action. Summer and fall can be off-the-charts good and in some instances just a day-trip away from catching these aggressive blue water fish. Donlin will detail the strategies and tactics necessary to put tuna on the deck of your boat, including all of the live bait secrets that will make your trip a success.

Captain Margaret Pommert is a popular Pacific Northwest boating instructor, teaching on both sail and power boats. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Sailing Foundation, which developed the Lifesling, and organizes their annual US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-on Training in Seattle and Portland areas. Margaret chairs the US Sailing Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Selection and Awards Committee, a national award which recognizes a significant accomplishment in seamanship which has saved a life, and collects case studies in rescues for analysis by the US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee. She's an appointed member of WA State Boating Program Advisory Council, providing recommendations to the program on ways to enhance boating safety statewide for all types of recreational boating. When not working as a skipper/instructor, she's active in the local boating community, racing, cruising, and promoting Safety at Sea and Northwest Women in Boating.

Doug Lombard is the founder of the Coho Ho Ho sailing rally and a life-long sailor born and raised I the Pacific Northwest. He raced for many years in the Puget Sound, has a 50-ton Captain’s License has been the hired captain of a 80 foot ketch, teaches many different ASA sailing courses in the Salish Sea, Florida and the Caribbean. Doug has made the trip down the coast from Seattle to San Francisco as captain or crew on the Coho Ho Ho 8 times and wants to share his love of the water with other who have a budding passion for sailing and adventure.  Bob Vizenor is the co-owner of the Co Ho Ho. He came to sailing later in life and has gone from chartering a boat for a one week trip in the San Juans to months-long trips in Desolation Sound, the Broughtons, circumnavigating Vancouver Island and crewing on the Coho Ho Ho.  He now divides this time between two boats, one in the Puget Sound and one in Mexico.  Bob is passionate about creating community and providing educational opportunities for the Coho members.

Founder and CEO of Raptor Deck.

I have been sailing for over 50 years, most of them in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. More recently we have cruised Alaska other parts of the world. My wife and I owned a Pearson 38 for several years and about 10 years ago moved to a Jeanneau 43DS. I teach sail and power boat classes for San Juan Sailing. I love sharing knowledge with others passionate about boating.

Michael Beemer is the department chair for Skagit Valley College’s marine maintenance and repair program. Michael has been presenting and teaching professionally for almost 20 years and holds a master’s degree in education. At the college he teaches all the systems courses, including ABYC certifications. He and his wife have cruised extensively from Anacortes to southeast Alaska for many years on their motor-sailor. In the cruising community, Michael is well known as “The Boat Doctor” who can diagnose and fix almost anything on a vessel. Some of the many topics he has done include: diesel engines, electrical systems, solar, new battery technologies, extended inside passage cruising, and more.

Tom "Nelly" Nelson has spent over a half-century on the waters, uplands and mountain ranges of his beloved home, the vast Pacific Northwest. For the past decade and a half, Nelly has been the voice of Seattle Saturday morning outdoor radio where his lifetime of hunting & fishing experience and his communication skills have been put to the test. In 2019, Salmon & Steelhead Journal named Nelly to it's list of "The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West." From his childhood on the rivers and bays of Puget Sound to the salmon, herring and charter fishing fleets of Alaska, Tom has taken full advantage of all that the challenging outdoor classroom has to offer. Tom's education as a fisherman continued at the University of Washington's School of Fisheries, earning a Degree in Fisheries Biology. Nelly was subsequently employed by the school's Fisheries Research Institute (F.R.I.) as a Research Assistant for several Alaskan salmon research projects allowing Tom to explore the Nushagak, Chignik, and Lake Illiamna regions. "Nelly's" fishing career has included guiding and writing for Salmon Trout Steelheader, Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Fishing & Hunting News, Washington Game & Fish, The REEL News as well as several websites. A fixture at fishing clubs and the seminar circuit, "Nelly's" fishing PowerPoint presentations are very popular and well attended. Tom spent over five years at the upstart outdoor radio show "Northwest Wild Country" before leaving in March of 2009 for a chance to co-host his own outdoor show, "The Outdoor Line" at KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle with Robbo Endsley and Robbie To beck. The original Outdoor Line with Bill Davis entertained and informed anglers and hunters on KIRO Radio for three decades, ending in the late 1990's with Mr. Davis untimely passing. Tom Nelson was once a guest on Bill Davis show and it seems now that the torch has been passed.

Joe's earliest memories are from boating trips. So much so that his career of three decades innovating in healthcare, solar and outdoors products gave way to starting a business manufacturing electric boat motors. In addition to sponsoring pacific northwest marine organizations like R2AK and the Wooden Boat Center, Joe's company sponsors solar boat racing teams one of which was invited to compete in the first offshore solar boat race in Monaco. He has also pioneered and modeled long distance solar cruising, has contributed to solar boat designs, and been a panelist at IBEX on electric boating. His background in Physics gives him a unique perspective of what is possible using solar and he is eager to share this with boaters, designers and builders alike.

Brad Hole, Outdoor Emporium Northwest Regional Member of the Hobie Fishing Team and founder of www.kayakfishingwashington.com, has spent countless days perfecting how to catch fish from a kayak, which has gained in popularity as anglers are finding out this "new school" way to fish from pedal powered models to paddle kayaks with customizable decks for attaching fish finders, rod holders and a variety of different accessories. He'll share his tips on how to catch everything from trout, salmon and bass to monster-sized sturgeon as well as filling a pot with Dungeness crab.

Mark Bunzel is the Editor and Publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, long considered the "bible" for Northwest and Inside Passage cruising. Each season he cruises the Inside Passage from Olympia to Ketchikan to update and book and provide stories.

Since 1976, John Neal’s passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising through seminars and worldwide sail-training expeditions. He has helped more than 10,000 sailors find their ideal cruising boats through his boat purchase consultation service. John is author, co-author or contributing author of 17 books and his 388,000 offshore miles include six Cape Horn roundings and expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia and Spitsbergen. Pete McGonagle has logged over one million sea miles as an officer on merchant vessels and over 45,000 miles racing, delivering and cruising on sailboats. A yacht broker since 1999, he founded Swiftsure Yachts in 2002 where he’s helped hundreds of cruisers purchase offshore capable yachts both locally and internationally.

After a 20 year IT career working with major PNW tech companies such as Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Richard and his wife Devon quit their corporate jobs, moved aboard their Jeanneau 45 Mobert with their kids and set off on an 18 month sailing adventure taking them from Seattle to the Glaciers of SE Alaska and then down through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Along the way Richard took over Sea-Tech Systems from its retiring founder and operated the business remotely from the boat for the first year. Richard and Devon combine their extensive IT and legal backgrounds with ongoing cruising and business ownership experience to help cruisers of all kinds get onboard and abroad while remaining connected to the things on land they need or want, whether family, weather forecasts, or business operations.

Capt. Linda Lewis holds a USCG 100-Ton Masters License and has 45 years of hands-on experience (sail and power) cruising the Inside Passage (including nine trips to SE Alaska). A retired Emeritus Associate Professor from the U of WA, she brings her professional educator background to presentations on all things boating at many venues, including the Seattle Boat Show and Trawlerfest. She has taught hundreds of couples on-the-water through her business ? Private Boating Instruction LLC. She provides customized on-the-water instruction, on-your-powerboat (www.privateboatinginstruction.com)..

Mark Bunzel is the Editor and Publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, long considered the "bible" for Northwest and Inside Passage cruising. Each season he cruises the Inside Passage from Olympia to Ketchikan to update and book and provide stories.

Lorena and Leonard Landon have been boating Pacific Northwest waters for 35+ years and have logged over 35,000 miles on West Coast waters from Manzanillo, Mexico to Yakutat, Alaska with their 46-foot DeFever. As Managing Editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, they regularly cruise the waters of Southeast Alaska, West Coast Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., and Haida Gwaii in addition to their home waters of Washington State. They publish articles, provide presentations, work on marina consulting projects, and are co-hosts for Waggoner webcasts. Leonard’s nautical skills are complemented by his aircraft pilot experience. Lorena previously authored Cleats & Eats, a series of restaurant guidebooks for boaters. Lorena also served on the Boating Programs Advisory Committee for the State of Washington’s RCO for eight years.

Since 1976, John Neal’s passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising through seminars and worldwide sail-training expeditions. He has helped more than 10,000 sailors find their ideal cruising boats through his boat purchase consultation service. John is author, co-author or contributing author of 17 books and his 388,000 offshore miles include six Cape Horn roundings and expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia and Spitsbergen.

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. Robbins will also host another seminar on fly-fishing for cutthroat trout in Puget Sound.

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. Robbins will also host another seminar on fly-fishing for cutthroat trout in Puget Sound.

Lorena and Leonard Landon have been boating Pacific Northwest waters for 35+ years and have logged over 35,000 miles on West Coast waters from Manzanillo, Mexico to Yakutat, Alaska with their 46-foot DeFever. As Managing Editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, they regularly cruise the waters of Southeast Alaska, West Coast Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., and Haida Gwaii in addition to their home waters of Washington State. They publish articles, provide presentations, work on marina consulting projects, and are co-hosts for Waggoner webcasts. Leonard’s nautical skills are complemented by his aircraft pilot experience. Lorena previously authored Cleats & Eats, a series of restaurant guidebooks for boaters. Lorena also served on the Boating Programs Advisory Committee for the State of Washington’s RCO for eight years.

For the last 14 years, Skip has served as the Director of Flagship Maritime Training in Tacoma. With over 2,500 graduates to date, his emphasis is on professional grade hands-on real classroom training for mariners seeking their US Coast Guard Captain's Licenses. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Skip earned his B.S. degree in Operations Analysis. He was also a letter-winner on the USNA Varsity Sailing Team, and went on to compete in several national and North American championships, and one Olympic trials. He earned his Master of Science degree in Command Control and Communications from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Captain Anderson's naval career spanned twenty-four years, including service aboard three destroyers, one frigate, three aircraft carriers, and a battleship. His service at sea spanned over 35 countries and countless harbors. A world of experience.

Bryce is a PNW native, growing up in a boating family on Whidbey Island. He learned to sail aboard his father’s 6-meter as a child, and enjoyed taking the bus to salmon fish at Bush Point. Fast-forward a few decades, and Bryce is a WSU graduate, and purchased Basta Boatlifts in 2018 (located in SeaTac, Washington). Bryce is also a member of the Seattle Boat Show Committee and WSIA Towboat Committee, dedicated to growing the maritime industry, and making boating fun for all!

Capt. John Keizer, a well known outdoor writer for local fishing magazines, newspapers but is best known in the Northwest as a pro angler, and seminar speaker. John can be regularly seen appearing on Angler West TV fishing for NW species or destination fishing around the world. His passion for introducing new anglers to the sport and led to his founding of his company Salt Patrol.

Zack Smith is an internationally recognized expert in the design and use of Para-Anchors and Storm Drogues. Smith is currently working with the US Coast Guard, US Navy, NASA and other organizations developing new technology in the field of drag devices.

Mark Bunzel is the Editor and Publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, long considered the "bible" for Northwest and Inside Passage cruising. Each season he cruises the Inside Passage from Olympia to Ketchikan to update and book and provide stories.

Since 1976, John Neal’s passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising through seminars and worldwide sail-training expeditions. He has helped more than 10,000 sailors find their ideal cruising boats through his boat purchase consultation service. John is author, co-author or contributing author of 17 books and his 388,000 offshore miles include six Cape Horn roundings and expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia and Spitsbergen.

I have been sailing for over 50 years, most of them in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. More recently we have cruised Alaska other parts of the world. My wife and I owned a Pearson 38 for several years and about 10 years ago moved to a Jeanneau 43DS. I teach sail and power boat classes for San Juan Sailing. I love sharing knowledge with others passionate about boating.

I have been sailing for over 50 years, most of them in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. More recently we have cruised Alaska other parts of the world. My wife and I owned a Pearson 38 for several years and about 10 years ago moved to a Jeanneau 43DS. I teach sail and power boat classes for San Juan Sailing. I love sharing knowledge with others passionate about boating.

Capt. Paul Kim grew up in Colorado and started fly fishing at an early age. He moved to Western Washington 22 years ago and fell in love with the saltwater and the opportunities that the beautiful PNW has to offer. His first trip to Neah Bay was all that it took for him to have a passion to want to pursue fin fish, crab and shellfish. In 2020 he was appointed by WDFW director Suswind as a crab and spot prawn advisor. He holds a 25 ton master endorsement from the USCG and is a member of the CAPS (Charter Boat Association of Puget Sound). Capt. Paul runs a fishing charter based out of Shilshole Marina in the Ballard neighborhood. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travel, photography, skiing, and spending time with his wife and 2 sons.

Capt. Alex Borton grew up with an old wooden sailfish. As an ASA certified sailing instructor he taught on dinghies and keelboats, and has volunteered on tall ships. As as life-long adventurer he has journeyed for multiple weeks in small engineless craft in Washington, Baja and Patagonia. In the spring of 2021 Alex talked his Dad into accompanying him and Wayward Sun on the 1400 mile first ever 100% solar cruise through the Inside Passage from Bellingham to Glacier Bay.

Mike Lovell has been President of Anacortes Yacht Charters for the last 17 years.

Tommy Donlin, Defiance Marine Pro Staffer Captain, has a wealth of knowledge on coastal tuna fishing action. Summer and fall can be off-the-charts good and in some instances just a day-trip away from catching these aggressive blue water fish. Donlin will detail the strategies and tactics necessary to put tuna on the deck of your boat, including all of the live bait secrets that will make your trip a success.

After a 20 year IT career working with major PNW tech companies such as Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Richard and his wife Devon quit their corporate jobs, moved aboard their Jeanneau 45 Mobert with their kids and set off on an 18 month sailing adventure taking them from Seattle to the Glaciers of SE Alaska and then down through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Along the way Richard took over Sea-Tech Systems from its retiring founder and operated the business remotely from the boat for the first year. Richard and Devon combine their extensive IT and legal backgrounds with ongoing cruising and business ownership experience to help cruisers of all kinds get onboard and abroad while remaining connected to the things on land they need or want, whether family, weather forecasts, or business operations.