Each year, the Seattle Boat Show features boating and fishing seminars to help you explore new horizons and expand your knowledge of boating, taught by maritime experts who are excited to share their nautical know-how. This year, seminars are available both in-person and online!
In-person seminars take place at Lumen Field Event Center at Stage 1 on the Concourse level and can be attended by all visitors at the show on a first-come basis until seating is full.
Each seminar is recorded and available later, on demand, in the show’s online seminar library which can be accessed with the Seminar Package ticket.
Boat Show University
BSU classes will be offered as online webinars and are available to watch live (online only) during the Show or on-demand until May 15, 2022 with a Seminar Package ticket.
The $99 Seminar Package includes admission to all days of the show (a $36 value), unlimited on-demand viewing of all boating and fishing seminars as well as BSU webinar recordings in the secure Seminar Library, a copy of the Waggoner Cruising Guide ($39.95 value), and a BoatU.S. Basic Membership ($25 value).
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Modern cruising vessels have become very complex and expensive crafts that exist in salt-water corrosive environment. They require much more attention than in the past. This course will cover many service points, inspections, and routine things you should do to keep your vessel ‘alive’. While many repairs can be costly, often, just some routine inspection and preventative maintenance can save thousands of dollars, and more importantly give you confidence and maximize your enjoyment while out on the water. Michael Beemer has seen it all and will give you practical DIY objectives, homework, & checklists.
Michael Beemer
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.
12:00 pm
Boat Sharing Clubs 101: A Modern Take on Boating Stage #1 Concourse
Marcus Sauter
Advancements in technology and the sharing economy have changed the way many people choose to access the water. New boat sharing models help people enjoy the boating lifestyle without the commitment and expense of ownership. In this presentation we will explore the concept of boat sharing clubs, how they work, and if a boat club is right for you.
Marcus Sauter
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.
12:30 pm
DIY Diesel Troubleshooting
Webinar
Mike Beemer & Matt Mardesich
Many modern vessels use diesel propulsion engines for good reasons, they are reliable and efficient. Having your Diesel engine fail while underway can ruin your day. Worse, it could put you and your crew in a dangerous position. In general, marine diesel engines are incredibly reliable. They seem just to need, air, fuel, and water for cooling. You could add electrical power for starting, and you have covered the range of needs for a diesel engine. Most engine problems are due to fuel issues or keeping the engine cool. Staff from SVC’s job is to teach new technicians how to maintain this engines and will be sharing what every boat operator should know about engine maintenance. Using the Marine Tech Centers diesel engine lab, the course will have video details to show you how to keep your engine in great shape and be ready for the next cruising season.
Mike Beemer & Matt Mardesich
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.
1:00 pm
Salmon Recovery in the Salish Sea Stage #1 Concourse
Jacques White
Pmarine survival of Chinook and Coho salmon and steelhead populations in the Salish Sea which have declined by up to 90%, and their abundance remains well below what it was 30 years ago, while coastal and Columbia River runs have generally cycled up and down with the ocean. This is despite considerable investments in hatchery and harvest reform and in freshwater and estuarine habitat protection and restoration. The loss of salmon threatens the heart of Pacific Northwest culture, a multi-billion-dollar fishing industry, the health of our local sea including our iconic southern resident killer whales and deeply rooted Native American rights and traditions. Long Live the Kings is working on the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project and other critically important efforts to address these challenges, uniting over 200 partners to determine what controls salmon and steelhead productivity and to devise and implement effective strategies to bring them back for the long run.
Jacques White
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.
2:00 pm
Cruising the Inside Passage through BC to Alaska Stage #1 Concourse
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 favorite spots, tips for trip planning, an overview of resources available, and potential pitfalls to help you prepare.
Wendy Hinman
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
We call them ‘shrimp’ but it’s really a disservice to these wonderful, flavorful creatures! The Puget Sound spot prawns are large and in charge of some of the most memorable springtime meals you’ll ever experience! Join Nelly as he runs down gear, baits, times and places to get your limit of PRAWNS the first time and every time!
Tom Nelson
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.
3:00 pm
The Outboard Motor
Webinar
Matt Mardesich
Matt Mardesich will take you through the ins and outs of your outboard engine. Many of our vessels, and nearly every cruising dinghy has an outboard motor. These motors have been around for a long time and are very dependable if maintained properly. Ethanol in our fuel systems is creating more and more problems for outboard engines. This course will cover the basics for proper maintenance, repair, and trouble-shooting of your outboard engines. We will cover topics such as Oil Changes, Fuel care and handling, Lower unit testing, Water pump impeller replacement, Electrical systems, Routine Maintenance & Tune up, Winterization
Matt Mardesich
4:00 pm
How to Maximize Marine Electronics to Locate Fish Stage #1 Concourse
John Keizer
Capt John Keizer is Capt of the NW Lowrance fishing team and an expert on marine electronics. This seminar will cover how to install, setup your sonar to get the best quality images of fish displayed in various fishing environments and depth ranges. Seminar will cover proper transducer placement, unit tuning and proper setup to maximize locating fish and the newest trends in electronics.
John Keizer
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.
5:00 pm
Essential Safety Gear for Cruisers Stage #1 Concourse
Behan & Jamie Gifford
Essential safety gear: what boaters should have on board? Staying safe is the top priority for all! But what’s necessary equipment, and what’s over-hyped? Experienced sailors and circumnavigators will share a tiered list to help you prepare for sailing offshore: what you must have ? what you might consider ? and what’s optional.
Behan & Jamie Gifford
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.
6:00 pm
Cruising in Mexico Stage #1 Concourse
Behan & Jamie Gifford
Cruising in Mexico: how to plan, what to expect, optimizing seasonal conditions, and what most first-timers get wrong about sailing along Baja, in the Sea of Cortez, and mainland Mexico.
Behan & Jamie Gifford
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.
7:00 pm
How to Find Tuna Stage #1 Concourse
Tommy Donlin
Finding Tuna is the difference between catching and not. If you can find the tuna, chances are you can catch them. This seminar dives into the migratory characteristics of tuna and offers and in depth look at Sea Surface Temperatures and Chlorophyll charts, as the primary means to locate tuna.
Tommy Donlin
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.
February 5, 2022
10:00 am
Manage Your Boat Like a Pro, the Checklist Approach
Webinar
Mark Bunzel
Pilots have checklists to fly airplanes, why not have a checklist for running your boat too. In this course we will share the checklist approach and sample checklists. Running our modern boats can be daunting but with a checklist you won’t miss anything, and if something does go wrong, there is a checklist for that. Checklists are handy for going out for a day cruise or to make sure you don’t miss anything on your annual maintenance schedule. What, you don’t have an annual maintenance schedule checklist? We have one for you to start and modify to use for your vessel. Join us for this informative seminar on the checklists you can use to Manager Your Boat Like a Pro.
Mark Bunzel
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.
11:00 am
Windvane Self Steering: Your Best Crew Member Stage #1 Concourse
Sarah & Will Curry
How about a crew member who spends endless hours steering, doesn’t eat or sleep, and never complains? A windvane self steering system will steer your monohull or catamaran for short distances or across oceans with absolutely no power consumption. Will and Sarah Curry provide an overview of the different types and demonstrate what a windvane can do for you with videos and cruising stories.
Sarah & Will Curry
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.
12:00 pm
Alternative Power Solutions: Solar, Lithium Batteries & Hybrid/Electric Propulsion Stage #1 Concourse
Wesley Watts
An in depth look at marine based solar powered electrical systems. Explore the feasibility of hybrid & electric propulsion and the benefits of all electric appliances, no propane on board. Wesley Watts will walk you through it with his electrical engineering background, 10+ years in the solar industry and over 10,000 miles of personal offshore cruising testing these very systems.
Wesley Watts
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.
12:30 pm
What’s New in Solar and Why Does it Matter?
Webinar
Nigel Calder
Solar has been a very viable source of supplemental energy on cruising for the past couple of decades. Many boaters have tapped into this valuable resource and understand the many benefits this alternate energy can provide as part of your “Balanced Electrical System”. Solar, up until recently, has seen very little gains in efficiency but that is changing. In this course Nigel Calder will share what his research and field testing has discovered about this important part of your electrical system. Solar should be considered for many cruising vessels, both power & sail, and the system may need upgrading.
Nigel Calder
1:00 pm
Using Tablets & Phones Underway Stage #1 Concourse
Richard Rodriguez
Understanding Navionics, AquaMap, and iSailor on both iOS and Android. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each. Additional apps for weather AIS and other marine resources.
Richard Rodriguez
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.
2:00 pm
Dungeness Crabbing Curriculum Stage #1 Concourse
Tom Nelson
The quintessential Pacific Northwest dinner MUST have Dungeness crab! Therefore it only stands to reason that if you want to serve crab dinner that you’re going to have to catch them first! With a lifetime of crabbing experience, “Nelly” will run you through the times, tides, baits, depths, lines, pots and gear that will have you getting “crabby” in no time!
Tom Nelson
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.
3:00 pm
Downrigger Fishing for Salmon Stage #1 Concourse
Jamie Peth
How to maximize your effort on water. The when, where, and how to target San Juan Island Kings.
Jamie Peth
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.
3:00 pm
Understanding Tides and Currents
Webinar
Kevin Monahan
A good understanding of the Tides and Currents can mean the difference between a smooth ride and a rough ride for a captain and crew. The Inside Passage has a unique water system where the tides power strong currents around the islands and in many of the key passes. In this session, we will begin with an understanding of how the lunar cycles create water movement and the various stages of the tidal cycles – in short, the conditions for slack can mean different things based on the lunar cycle, the winds and even the geography. The course will explore the many gates that are keys points in travel and understand the key concepts of vertical movement (tides) and horizontal movement (current) of water. Understanding local knowledge and the resources available to plot times of slack and understanding the tidal range and current speed in a given day and hour are emphasized. Next, the impact of wind is reviewed. Wind against wave can lead to ugly and uncomfortable seas. A brief understanding of the weather reports will allow you to avoid uncomfortable seas, where waiting an hour or two can make all the difference and a comfortable sea state for safe passage.
Kevin Monahan
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.
4:00 pm
Couples Sharing the Boat Handling: Tips for Making it Work Stage #1 Concourse
Linda Lewis
Many couples come to boating with very different levels of experience. In addition to learning new skills, you need to create safe-boating procedures and learn how to talk to each other with a ‘business-like’ communication style. Capt. Linda Lewis (USCG 100-Ton Master’s License) has taught hundreds of couples on the water and has a boat-load full of tips for you.
Linda Lewis
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)..
5:00 pm
No Impact Docking Stage #1 Concourse
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
How to dock without fear (or damages)! No yelling! No leaping! We’ll see slides, handouts, and tips for successful docking strategies for keelboats and trawlers, and how to practice them. We’ll learn how to use prop walk, winds, and spring lines to your advantage…the finer points of docking without bow thrusters or twin screws.
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
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.
6:00 pm
Anchoring Basics Stage #1 Concourse
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Learn the fundamentals of anchoring? Deploying, setting, scope calculations, and retrieval? And what to do about anchoring in storms or high winds. Then learn about specific anchorages in the San Juan Islands? Where to drop the hook in fair weather and where to hide in a storm.
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
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.
7:00 pm
Fish Mapping Stage #1 Concourse
Del Stephens
This is a seminar demonstrating how to use your boat electronics more effectively to find tuna. It also covers the newest electronic satellite advances and resources by Sirius XM Marine.
Del Stephens
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.
February 6, 2022
10:00 am
Polish Your Navigation Skills – Using the Navionics App
Webinar
Linda Lewis
“Navionics Boating Marine & Lakes” is one of the most popular marine navigation apps around. This is a hands-on seminar, so bring your tablet (or smartphone) with the app already loaded. What do the map colors mean? How do you enter a route? What about getting tides and currents info? How do you customize the app? Using the Navionics app is a fun and effective way to learn navigation. Capt. Linda Lewis (lindalewis@privateboatinginstruction.com) has been teaching navigation this way for years, privately and for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Linda Lewis
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)..
11:00 am
Bring your Boat to Central Washington for Fantastic Fishing Stage #1 Concourse
Dave Graybill
The best opportunity for anglers to land a rainbow trout weighing over 10 pounds is on Rufus Woods Reservoir, near Coulee Dam. The Colville Tribe plants over 40,000 rainbow in Rufus Woods every year. Although the fish are available year-round, winter is the most popular time to fish here. The current state record is from Rufus Woods at over 36 pounds!
Dave Graybill
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.
12:00 pm
Good Vibes: Tips for Cruising the West Coast and South Pacific Stage #1 Concourse
Sarah & Will Curry
Sarah and Will share their experiences down the foggy WA/OR/CA Coast, exploring Mexico, and setting sail across the Pacific to Australia. From botched projects to epic landfalls, they share funny and revealing stories about the cruising life, tons of tips, and media that will make you want to set sail ASAP. Now back sailing in Mexico with twin 2 year olds, their cruising life is fuller than ever.
Sarah & Will Curry
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.
12:30 pm
Marine Electrical Systems
Webinar
Nigel Calder
Chances are your vessel’s electrical system is a key component when using your vessel. How does your system perform? Do you feel it could have potential safety concerns? There are lots of standards that keep our vessels and the people who operate them safe, but how do you check against these standards on your vessel? You should spend some time finding these critical parts, checking to see if they are appropriate, and how they compare to current boat-building standards. Are your batteries long lasting, they should last 5-10 years, but we can kill them sooner! Many marina’s [and vessel’s] have installed new protection on shore power systems, these are a great idea and you should understand how they work. In this course, Nigel Calder will answer all of these questions and many more.
Nigel Calder
1:00 pm
Keeping Your Relationship Afloat Stage #1 Concourse
Wendy Hinman
A happy crew makes for a happy voyage. Venturing off in a boat puts new pressures on even well-established relationships. Don’t let 24/7 start feeling like a life sentence. Learn techniques for addressing the diverse needs of a crew and dissipating tension aboard so that you can enjoy the places you visit and an unusual way of traveling there. Wendy Hinman, award winning author of Tightwads on the Loose and Sea Trials, shares the wisdom she gathered during her 7-year 34,000 mile voyage aboard her 31-foot cutter as well as years racing and cruising in all manner of boats with her husband and others. She discusses how to find balance in a small, sometimes violently rocking environment, while facing the new challenges that cruising can present and keeping a sense of humor. A happy crew makes for a happy voyage. How to balance diverse personalities and needs aboard.
Wendy Hinman
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
2:00 pm
Sail Management for Cruisers Stage #1 Concourse
Behan & Jamie Gifford
What you need, what you don’t, setting up for shorthanded sailing, why and how to reef in two minutes, safety/efficiency tactics for passages. Space and money are often scarce on cruising boats. Sails with little use equate to hundreds or thousands of dollars per use. That’s OK for storm sails? but not the rest of the suit! We’ll discuss big picture so you can pick the right mix on your boat.
Behan & Jamie Gifford
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.
3:00 pm
Twin Engine Docking: Unlocking the Magic of Split Gears Maneuvering Stage #1 Concourse
Linda Lewis
If you are new to twin-engine close-quarters maneuvering, this is the talk for you. How to: go slower than idle speed; turn in your own footprint; manage throttle “bursts” during split-gears action; decide approach and departure strategies; be the leader of the dance with the winds and currents. Join USCG 100 Ton Master – Capt. Linda Lewis and grow your skills.
Linda Lewis
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)..
3:00 pm
Radar and Integrated Navigation
Webinar
Kevin Monahan
Radar is one of the most versatile systems of all of the marine electronics on your boat. But more and more, one cannot speak of Radar as separate from the host of other integrated navigation technologies.Most people only know how to use about 10% of the capabilities of their marine radar and the other connected equipment. The manuals that come with navigation systems tell you what the buttons do, but not how to confidently use them for both collision avoidance and navigation. In addition to learning the basics of radar operation participants will also learn: How to use your marine radar system while underway, How to interpret the screen display and how to correlate it to navigational charts, the surrounding area, and other vessels The strengths and weaknesses of integrated systems such as ARPA, AIS, autopilots and electronic Compasses How to use modern solid-state radar, Doppler radar and broadband radar The impacts of modern Radar technology on RACONs and Search and Rescue Transponders With this course you will have a new appreciation and competency with the navigation systems on your boat.
Kevin Monahan
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.
4:00 pm
Borders, Marinas, and Destinations – How PNW Boating Has Changed for 2022 Stage #1 Concourse
Lorena & Leonard Landon
A lot has changed for boaters since the 2019 cruising season. Learn about the complexities of crossing the border, in both directions, as well as entering SE Alaska. How to prepare and plan for cruising in 2022; which destinations are open and available and where things are still closed. What’s happening with marinas and how to prepare for a stay. Join Waggoner Guide Managing Editors, Leonard & Lorena Landon, and co-hosts of the weekly Waggoner Webcasts to get yourself ready for 2022
Lorena & Leonard Landon
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.
5:00 pm
Salmon Fishing the Coast & Puget Sound Stage #1 Concourse
John Keizer
The ocean off the Washington coast was the hot bed of king salmon fishing last year and looks to be a repeat again this summer season. Capt John will cover how to locate salmon in the ocean and productive ocean fishing methods. The seminar will also cover top salmon locations in Puget Sound and the different techniques for each of the areas.
John Keizer
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.
February 7, 2022
12:00 pm
Lifesling Man Overboard: Rescue from Sail or Power Boat Stage #1 Concourse
Margaret Pommert
Knowing how to rescue a crew member who has fallen overboard is a critical boating skill anywhere, but especially in the cold water of Puget Sound. This classroom presentation will teach options to get your boat back to overboard crew, keep them connected to the boat, and then get them back onto the boat using a Lifesling. Take handout notes with you to practice on your sail or power boat.
Margaret Pommert
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.
1:00 pm
Lingcod Fishing in the San Juan Islands Stage #1 Concourse
Jamie Peth
Lingcod fishing is something the whole family can enjoy. We will walk you through exactly how to get started catching “the other white fish.”
Jamie Peth
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.
2:00 pm
San Juan Island Shrimping: Spot the Spots! Stage #1 Concourse
Jamie Peth
Spot prawns are one of my FAVORITE things to eat out of our Northwest waters and I will be walking you through the step by step process we use to catch our limits of prawns with a single soak in the San Juan Islands.
Jamie Peth
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.
Weather can change quickly out on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. The purpose of this talk will be to briefly look at the type of weather hazards that can impact mariners out on the regional waters and to show mariners where they can go online to get the most recent marine forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Samantha Borth & Matthew Cullen
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.
4:00 pm
Halibut Fishing Marine Areas 6 & 7 Stage #1 Concourse
Jamie Peth & Scott Propst
Who doesn’t love filling the freezer with halibut? In this seminar, we are going to dive into everything you need to know to catch halibut in Marine areas 6 & 7 this Spring! We will cover: When and where to fish, how to set up your gear and bait to maximize your success and you’ve hooked one, now what? How to safely boat your halibut!
Jamie Peth & Scott Propst
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.
5:00 pm
Tides and Currents in the Salish Sea Stage #1 Concourse
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Tides and currents are a huge part of boating in the Salish Sea. Knowing the forces at work, the resources available, and the boat skills needed to safely operate is paramount to a successful on-the-water adventure. Kayak, inflatable, sailboat, or powerboat? All are affected by the rise and fall of the tide. Whether a day trip on Port Townsend Bay or a trip up the Inside Passage, this class will help you with safe boat-trip planning.
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
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.
6:00 pm
Advanced Anchoring Stage #1 Concourse
Nancy Erley
After a short refresher on anchoring basics the presentation will focus on strategies for tricky situations, crowded anchorages and severe weather including using multiple anchors and ways to get a fouled anchor unstuck. Nancy anchored over a thousand times on her two circumnavigations and speaks from a wealth of personal mishap and recovery.
Nancy Erley
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.
6:00 pm
Medicine at Sea: 5 Things to Know Before Leaving Port
Webinar
John Taussig
Do you have a medical plan for emergencies at sea? In this class, gain valuable insight into the tools of planning and preparing for your adventures ahead. Topics include: voyage preparation, training, marine first aid kits, common boating emergencies, hypothermia and cold water immersion.
John Taussig
7:00 pm
Night Navigation Stage #1 Concourse
Nancy Erley
How to travel safely after dark when you have to and stand a night watch at sea. A technically rich presentation covering night vision, navigation aids and lights on shore, vessel identification, collision avoidance at night, radar, night time deck safety protocols, watch scheduling and more.
Nancy Erley
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.
February 8, 2022
12:00 pm
Advanced Internet for Entrepreneurs, Remote Workers & Digital Nomads Stage #1 Concourse
Richard Anderson
Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, remote worker, or digital nomad looking for more than just weather and email? Have specific needs for your onboard connectivity in order to maintain or operate a business in your floating office? This seminar is for you! Emphasis on advanced cellular and satellite internet for boats that meets the needs of business applications from conference calling and email to video conferencing and more.
Richard Anderson
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.
1:00 pm
Unlocking Simple Sail Trim Stage #1 Concourse
Chuck Skewes
The tips and tricks to simplify sail trim on your boat for performance and efficiency.
Chuck Skewes
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.
2:00 pm
Unlocking Spinnakers: Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Stage #1 Concourse
Chuck Skewes
We will go over the differences in spinnakers, how to rig them, when to use them, and how to trim them for safe simple operation.
Chuck Skewes
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.
3:00 pm
Dirty Downrigger Tricks Stage #1 Concourse
Tom Nelson
Salmon fishing with downriggers is one of the MOST utilized but LEAST understood technique. With decades of experience backing him up, “Nelly” will show you how to get the most out of these amazing “Fancy sinker” From beginners to the most experienced anglers, you’ll learn some tricks and techniques that will put more fish in your boat without losing downrigger balls, wire and your patience!
Tom Nelson
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.
4:00 pm
Albacore Basics: The Addiction Begins Stage #1 Concourse
Del Stephens
This seminar covers how to find albacore using your electronics, internet resources and basic techniques used for years. It covers the basic gear needed and the different techniques to catch them.
Del Stephens
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.
5:00 pm
Advanced Albacore: The Addiction is Real Stage #1 Concourse
Del Stephens
The next step in refining your techniques for catching albacore tuna as well as additional techniques for catching them on tough days. It also covers how to set your boat up properly and using outriggers.
Del Stephens
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.
6:00 pm
Anchoring & Docking
Webinar
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
Docking and Anchoring do not have to be fearful events when boating. There is a step by step practical approach that can work for you and your crew. Ace Spragg, of the Northwest Maritime Center, will take you through the steps of how you can successfully dock in different wind conditions. Next, she will step through her tried and true method to anchoring. With her approach and technique, you and your crew can sleep with confidence with your anchor securely hooked on the bottom.
Carolyn "Ace" Spragg
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.
6:00 pm
Building a Dock on Your Waterfront Property Stage #1 Concourse
Randy Popp
This presentation will include a verbal and written description of the process involved in Permitting and Constructing a new dock on your Washington Waterfront Property. We are here to dispel some of the rumors you’ve heard about the process.
Randy Popp
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.
7:00 pm
Cruising Destinations in the Pacific NW via Trailerable Cruisers Stage #1 Concourse
Sandy Williamson
We’ve cruised nearly every place in Pac NW; in addition to all of Puget Sound from Olympia to mid-Vancouver Is. on both sides {Barclay, Desolation, Gulf Is. Sunshine coast–Princess Louisa, 2 big lakes in BC . Most of the Columbia river and its lakes. We will cover things to see and do in those places and logistics of guest docks, ramps, etc.
Sandy Williamson
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.
February 9, 2022
12:00 pm
Upwind Sail Trim for Cruisers Stage #1 Concourse
Andrew Kerr
How to maximize the shape and trim of your upwind sails for comfortable and fast cruising in all wind and sea conditions.
Andrew Kerr
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.
1:00 pm
Staying Connected to the Internet While Coastal Cruising Stage #1 Concourse
Doug Miller
How do you staying connected to the internet while boating? Whether a connection is required for working from your boat or you simply like to stay connected for accessing email, web, social media and streaming, this talk will discuss the various options that are available and show some sample implementations and how to get started.
Doug Miller
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.
2:00 pm
Saltwater Structure Strategies Stage #1 Concourse
Tom Nelson
Today’s anglers have the unique and unprecedented advantage of 24 hour access to tremendously accurate underwater cartography. Charts have never been better and on-board MFD’s (Multi-Function-Display) are likewise improving and becoming more affordable.
Tom Nelson
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.
3:00 pm
Unlocking Cruising Mexico Stage #1 Concourse
Chuck Skewes
What to expect when sailing to Mexico as far as weather, preparation, and culture.
Chuck Skewes
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.
4:00 pm
Boating Basics: 101 Stage #1 Concourse
Herb Hunt
New to boating? Don’t miss this seminar. We will cover the following: How to get onto the water safely with your family and friends as well as how receive Washington State Boaters Education. The presentation will also include basics on weather, tides, right of way, navigational aids to boat handling tools
Herb Hunt
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.
5:00 pm
Catching Large Halibut and Lingcod Stage #1 Concourse
Tommy Donlin
Most halibut and lingcod fisherman can catch a halibut or lingcod but the tactics change when you’re focused on larger models. This seminar provides the tactics and approaches required to dial in the big fish game.
Tommy Donlin
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.
6:00 pm
Tuna Tackle and Tactics Stage #1 Concourse
Tommy Donlin
Let’s open up the tackle box and figure out what really entices tuna to bite. This seminar dives into the tackle and tactics required to put tuna on your vessel. Everything you need to know about gear for trolling, jigging, casting, and live bait.
Tommy Donlin
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.
6:00 pm
Safety: Prepare for On-board Emergencies
Webinar
Margaret Pommert
Focusing on safety preparations for boating in the Pacific Northwest, we will ‘walk’ through emergency equipment and procedures preparation on a typical recreational boat. Participants will receive example checklists and templates for some safety procedures and list of specific resources for both racers and sail/power cruisers.
Margaret Pommert
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.
7:00 pm
From the Salish Sea to San Diego on the Co Ho Ho Ho Stage #1 Concourse
Doug Lombard & Bob Vizenor
Dreaming of heading offshore in search of adventure but have a lot of questions? The Coho Ho Ho a season of 13 Potluck style seminars delivered by industry experts in many fields, such as doctors, sail makers diesel mechanics, electricians, communication geeks and galley chefs who can answer questions about blue water sailing. Meet like-minded sailors, share information and find opportunities to crew offshore.
Doug Lombard & Bob Vizenor
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.
Looking to upgrade your deck for grip, or cosmetics? Learn how to make a perfect pattern for any of the leading manufacturers. We will also review best practices for installation of various peel and stick products.
Dan Kaseler
Founder and CEO of Raptor Deck.
1:00 pm
Docking Powerboats in NW Waters Stage #1 Concourse
Mike Huston
A discussion of docking techniques for powerboats, slanted to fit our local docks and conditions. We will discuss preparation, line handling and maneuvering. Both single and double screws boats will be covered.
Mike Huston
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.
2:00 pm
Choose the Correct Batteries for your Boat: Including New Lead Options, Proven Performers, and Lithium Options Stage #1 Concourse
Michael Beemer
Managing power onboard your cruising vessel can be challenging and is always dependent on storage batteries. Battery technology and research is happening now more than ever, and the boating community is benefiting from it! Michael Beemer teaches new technicians every fall at Skagit Valley College and studies everything he can find about batteries. Over the past 20+ years he’s created many custom installations to meet unique criteria. We’ll cover many battery types and the attributes of each, including: tradition lead-based, new lead based, & lithium technologies during this seminar.
Michael Beemer
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.
3:00 pm
Triple Threat Salmon Angling Stage #1 Concourse
Tom Nelson
There are three basic salmon fishing techniques and most anglers can identify themselves as moochers, jiggers or trollers. While there’s nothing wrong with being a specialist, the complete angler must also be aware that there are times and tides each day when one technique will out-produce all others. In this seminar, ?Nelly? will teach you the basics of each technique and describe the conditions that ultimately indicate the use of a particular technique!
Tom Nelson
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.
4:00 pm
Long Distance Solar Power Boating Stage #1 Concourse
Joe Grez
Currently, long distance solar cruising is a reality for just a few visionary pioneers, but it’s actually a practical option for progressive mainstream cruisers too. This talk will go into what performance can be expected from a well-designed, zero-carbon-footprint solar powered boat and what the tech looks like. The positive experience and practicality of solar propulsion may surprise you.
Joe Grez
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.
5:00 pm
Kayak Fishing in the PNW for the Multi-Species Angler Stage #1 Concourse
Brad Hole
Kayak Fishing has exploded in recent years. Learn the advantages of fishing from a personal watercraft and some under the radar fisheries here in our back yard. We will cover freshwater and saltwater opportunities, tips and tactics. Bass, Crappie, Trout, Salmon and even Squid.
Brad Hole
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.
6:00 pm
Weather Stage #1 Concourse
Mark Bunzel
One of the worst experiences for you and your crew is when the weather turns bad – unexpectedly. But was it unexpected? With a few basic points you can look at the weather information available for mariners and determine whether you should go, or not go. We will provide the Waggoner checklist for weather to help.
Mark Bunzel
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.
6:00 pm
Boat Selection for Offshore Cruising
Webinar
John Neal & Pete McGonagle
John Neal and Pete McGonagle feature 22 key points and latest trends to consider when purchasing a boat for extended voyaging, based on their combined 1,470,000 sea miles and 84 years of experience. With their extensive, objective and worldwide knowledge of boats and builders, they’ll quickly allow you to narrow your search. There’s a free 37-page e-book available.
John Neal & Pete McGonagle
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.
7:00 pm
Internet Everywhere: Satellite Internet in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond Stage #1 Concourse
Richard Anderson
Looking to bridge the gap between marina Wi-Fi and cell towers to stay connected at all times? This seminar will cover the satellite options available today and, in the future, including Starlink, as well as how the region, geography, and vessel itself affect the performance of each option. Special emphasis on options for the Salish Sea and SE Alaska as well as options for global explorers.
Richard Anderson
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.
February 11, 2022
10:00 am
Twin Engine Power Boat Handling
Webinar
Linda Lewis
Twin-engine boats are great for maneuvering in tight spaces – once you know what to do – and you practice to build your skills. The single most important skill? Pivoting the boat in its own length, using gears and throttles, while accounting for boat momentum, wind and current. We’ll walk through the how-to of these important skills and docking strategies. Capt. Linda Lewis has taught hundreds of couples on the water in the Seattle WA area (www.privateboatinginstruction.com) emphasizing safety, boat handling procedures, communication and good teamwork.
Linda Lewis
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)..
12:00 pm
Favorite Places for the Waggoner Cruising Guide and How to Cruise British Columbia Stage #1 Concourse
Mark Bunzel
TBD
Mark Bunzel
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.
12:30 pm
Cruising SE Alaska, Part 1
Webinar
Lorena & Leonard Landon
The ultimate Northwest boating destination; Southeast Alaska. The dream is here. You’ve arrived in Ketchikan. Now, where to go, what to expect, and how to prepare. Beyond cruising the most popular “trapline” destinations, Leonard and Lorena Landon, Managing Editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, will share how to explore the lesser traveled destinations. Topics include: trip planning; routing alternatives; what to expect in the way of weather, wind, & seas; anchorages & moorages; wildlife expectations; hot springs; ruins & relics; boardwalk villages; water & provisions; fuel & repairs; print & online references; VHF radio issues; communications/internet access via Cell/WiFi & other methods; information on permits and cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, and other favorite locations like: Anan Bay Bear Observatory, Elfin Cove, and Hoonah; as well as off the beaten track locations like Yakutat and Point Baker. You’ll likely want more than one cruising season in Southeast Alaska for the many adventure opportunities in this glorious cruising ground. This seminar will help you make your choices and start your dream planning. In this two-part presentation, the Landons will cover preparation and destinations from Ketchikan through Juneau in the first half and destinations from Lynn Canal to Hydaburg and some of the lesser visited places in the second half.
Lorena & Leonard Landon
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.
1:00 pm
Shorthanded Sailing Techniques Stage #1 Concourse
John Neal
John shares valuable tips for setting up your boat plus procedures and checklists addressing: safety, overboard prevention, watch standing, electronics for safety, sail handling, weather resources, dealing with sleep deprivation, docking, communications and storm tactics. A handout featuring key points and resources is included.
John Neal
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.
2:00 pm
Learn How to Drift Mooch for Salmon Puget Sound Style Stage #1 Concourse
Keith Robbins
Learn the basics and finer points of light tackle mooching for Salmon in Puget Sound. You will learn about tackle, techniques and locations. This is an all hands on method of quiet drift fishing for Salmon
Keith Robbins
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.
3:00 pm
Saltwater Fly Fishing in Puget Sound Stage #1 Concourse
Keith Robbins
This is an introduction to Fly Fishing for Salmon and Coastal Cutthroat Trout. Learn how to find locations, tackle, types of flies and technique.
Keith Robbins
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.
3:00 pm
Cruising SE Alaska, Part 2
Webinar
Lorena & Leonard Landon
The ultimate Northwest boating destination; Southeast Alaska. The dream is here. You’ve arrived in Ketchikan. Now, where to go, what to expect, and how to prepare. Beyond cruising the most popular “trapline” destinations, Leonard and Lorena Landon, Managing Editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, will share how to explore the lesser traveled destinations. Topics include: trip planning; routing alternatives; what to expect in the way of weather, wind, & seas; anchorages & moorages; wildlife expectations; hot springs; ruins & relics; boardwalk villages; water & provisions; fuel & repairs; print & online references; VHF radio issues; communications/internet access via Cell/WiFi & other methods; information on permits and cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, and other favorite locations like: Anan Bay Bear Observatory, Elfin Cove, and Hoonah; as well as off the beaten track locations like Yakutat and Point Baker. You’ll likely want more than one cruising season in Southeast Alaska for the many adventure opportunities in this glorious cruising ground. This seminar will help you make your choices and start your dream planning. In this two-part presentation, the Landons will cover preparation and destinations from Ketchikan through Juneau in the first half and destinations from Lynn Canal to Hydaburg and some of the lesser visited places in the second half.
Lorena & Leonard Landon
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.
4:00 pm
What is Takes to Earn Your USCG Captain’s License Stage #1 Concourse
Skip Anderson
Becoming Captain – a very detail-driven explanation of all the elements that go into earning your USCG Captain’s License, i.e. USCG-approved training, physical fitness, conduct suitability, sufficient sea service afloat, etc.
Skip Anderson
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.
5:00 pm
Boat Lifts for Beginners Stage #1 Concourse
Bryce Hansen
This seminar will cover the process of getting a boat lift from beginning to end, starting with why consider a boat lift (corrosion, electrolysis, weather), then what to measure at your dock or slip and on your boat, what to expect leading up to and on installation day, annual upkeep after install and more.
Bryce Hansen
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!
6:00 pm
Deep Water Salmon Trolling Stage #1 Concourse
John Keizer
The Washington coast has the hot bed of king salmon fishing for jumbo size fall chinook. Capt. John Keizer will cover how to target these big returning king salmon and the newest specialized techniques required to catch big chinook in this 150-400ft deep water fishery off the coast.
John Keizer
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.
7:00 pm
Heavy Weather Tactics: Using Para-Anchors and Storm Drogues Stage #1 Concourse
Zack Smith
Para-Anchor and storm drogue setups are explained in detail. Storm survival, drift control and emergency steering options for power, sail, monohull and multihull boats are discussed.
Zack Smith
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.
February 12, 2022
10:00 am
Cruising Local – Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands
Webinar
Mark Bunzel
Being on the water is pure magic—especially in the Pacific Northwest! If you haven’t spent the time to explore our own backyard, this course is for you. This seminar, presented by Mark Bunzel, the editor of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, will give you planning routes and tips to make the most of your summer holiday. Topics will include unique areas and must see highlights in the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and the Canadian Gulf Islands; information on clearing US and Canadian Customs; books and charts; electronics/internet access; anchorages and moorages; fuel & repairs; water & provisions; cell/WiFi communications. This seminar will also launch you successfully towards cruising the Inside Passage.
Mark Bunzel
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.
11:00 am
Diesel Engine Essentials Stage #1 Concourse
John Neal
John details the six essential components of diesel engines plus troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tips based on his 48 years and 380,000 of worldwide offshore experience.
John Neal
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.
12:00 pm
Anchoring for NW Waters Stage #1 Concourse
Mike Huston
A full discussion of anchoring in our local waters. Just enough theory to help things make sense with practical tips mixed in. Discussion includes needed equipment and how to use it. Then moves on to enhancements to basic anchoring, such as stern ties and rafting. A set of reprints from 48 North articles on anchoring will be available.
Mike Huston
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.
12:30 pm
Cruising British Columbia
Webinar
Greg & Lori Bernard
As many of us look to head north again this next season, join Greg and Lori on the passage through British Columbia. From the Northern Georgia Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, to Bella Bella and the amazing waterfalls through Grenville Channel and hot springs—these are worthy destinations in and of themselves. All of the areas boast a variety of secluded anchorages, marinas, and communities to explore. Careful route planning through this area is the usual course for those taking on adventures to the more remote parts of Northern B.C. north to Alaska.
Greg & Lori Bernard
1:00 pm
Docking Sailboats in NW Waters Stage #1 Concourse
Mike Huston
A discussion of docking techniques for sailboats, slanted to fit our local docks and conditions. Starts with getting the boat and crew ready to dock and ends with a series of tips. In the middle we review common errors, boat maneuvering and line handling.
Mike Huston
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.
2:00 pm
Lets get Squid Jiggy on the Boat! Stage #1 Concourse
Paul Kim
Anglers, did you know we have a unique fishery in the Puget Sound that is open year around? Lets go squid jigging on the boat! This memorable and fun filled activity is great for crews of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll learn the biology, run timing, tackle, tactics, and how to use your boat and electronics to find Loligo Opalence aka Pacific Market Squid.
Paul Kim
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.
3:00 pm
First 100% Solar Cruise to Alaska Stage #1 Concourse
Alex Borton
This is the story of the first ever all solar voyage through the Inside Passage. It is also the story of the technology that makes it possible. Solar Sal Boats has been building 100% solar vessels since 2010. Our 44? Solaris is the first ever all solar USCG inspected passenger vessel. In 2018 we commissioned Sam Devlin to design and build Wayward Sun, the 27′ work of art that got us to Alaska.
Alex Borton
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.
3:00 pm
Testing the Waters: The West Coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii
Webinar
Greg & Lori Bernard
The West Coast of Vancouver Island offers some of the wildest, most remote cruising that the West Coast of BC has to offer. For sailors, it also offers 350 miles of potential downwind ocean sailing in short, manageable sections. For many Pacific Northwest sailors, this trip serves as preparation for offshore sailing adventures. It also offers many miles of secluded, sheltered inlets and fiords, with many excellent anchorages, fine sandy beaches, small coastal villages, great fishing and abundant wildlife. With a keen weather eye, these features are also available to those traveling by power. This course will help to prepare boaters – power and sail – for voyages south from Port Hardy to Victoria (or Neah Bay), as well as provide strategies for experiencing a taste of the west coast by sailing north up Juan de Fuca to Barkley Sound.
Greg & Lori Bernard
4:00 pm
Advantages of Charter Yacht Ownership Stage #1 Concourse
Mike Lovell
Explore the Advantages of Charter Yacht Ownership- If you currently own or are planning to buy a new or pre-owned yacht to place into charter, this seminar is for you. Learn about tax advantages, earning income that will assist offsetting ownership costs, and other aspects of Charter Yacht Ownership. This is a great time to put your boat into charter, demand is high!
Mike Lovell
Mike Lovell has been President of Anacortes Yacht Charters for the last 17 years.
5:00 pm
Top Bets for Catching Coastal Salmon Stage #1 Concourse
Tommy Donlin
This seminar details the top destinations and tactics to put both Chinook and Coho Salmon in your freezer. Learn how to fish specific areas, utilize sonar, and rig top notch tackle. We’ll also cover run timing and how to rig a fool proof bait.
Tommy Donlin
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.
6:00 pm
Radio Basics for Boats: VHF, AIS, SSB, MOB and PLB Demystified Stage #1 Concourse
Richard Anderson
Learn about the use of VHF and SSB radios on board, and how they integrate with AIS, MOB, and PLB devices to enhance vessel and crew safety while cruising the coast or offshore.
Richard Anderson
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.
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