Friday Jan 29, 10:00 am

Downriggers play a crucial role in the Pacific Northwest fishermen’s arsenal as they allow anglers to cover water while fishing. With the ability to set your bait right to the bite, downriggers can be the difference between a full fish box or going in empty. But wait, there’s more! Tune in to this seminar to hear all of Tom Nelson’s Dirty Downrigger Tricks.

John and Amanda will share valuable tips for setting up your boat plus procedures and checklists addressing the following: 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.
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This course will focus on safety preparations for boating in the Pacific Northwest, especially crew safety and short-handed crews. We will ‘walk’ through emergency equipment and procedures preparation on a typical recreational boat, as well as a checklist of actions the whole crew can do now to prepare for a safe and fun boating season. Participants will receive example templates for some safety procedures and list of specific resources for racers and sail/power cruisers. Participants will be able to submit questions in advance of the Q&A session.
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Friday Jan 29, 11:00 am

Wondering what to do this winter? You’re not too late! Head to Lake Roosevelt in beautiful eastern Washington to experience top notch kokanee fishing in a surreal setting. These fish are big and on the bite! Listen in to learn all about what it takes to be successful in this fishery.

Modern navigation electronics have amazing capabilities, but once integrated with other equipment, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Captain Monahan explains the basics of modern radar equipment, how radar works with other navigation sensors and the advantages and disadvantages of integration.
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Friday Jan 29, 12:00 pm

Tommy Donlin, Defiance Boats and Raymarine Pro Staff Captain has a wealth of knowledge on coastal and offshore fishing action. As a tournament Captain since 2010, his aggressive pursuit of halibut, lingcod, salmon and tuna have led to refined and highly effective tactics. The Washington tuna fishery is world class with absolutely wide-open bites that will surely lead to sore arms. Join him, as he shares in great detail, his systematic and successful approach to fishing for halibut and lingcod that will be sure to put fish on your boat.

This is a great opportunity to take advantage of Pam Wall’s many cruising miles in her 39 foot sloop KANDARIK. One of the best things about living and cruising on a boat is that you become able to take care of just anything that needs attention to your floating home. Pam has lists to help remember what to look for, how to repair or replace, or simply maintain most of the equipment found on an ocean going sailboat today. This list, and all the information Pam tells about each item, will help you become the self sufficient Captain of your boat who knows what to look for and how to keep your equipment in good working condition. See Pam’s web-site www.pamwall.com or contact Pam at pam@pamwall.com.
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Friday Jan 29, 12:30 pm

Until recently, boats with high ‘house’ energy needs have been forced to resort to an AC generator. In spite of significant solar panel advances (which we will touch on) some form of fossil-fuel-powered generation is still required but this no longer needs to be a generator; DC-based systems are frequently a better choice. High charge rate batteries and ever more powerful and efficient alternators, together with increasingly sophisticated controllers marrying these alternators to the engines driving them, result in systems that can replace conventional generators with significant gains in efficiency, and with reductions in engine run hours and maintenance. Sounds too good to be true? In this seminar Nigel will explore the current state of this technology and the considerable benefits that it brings.
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Friday Jan 29, 1:00 pm

Mike Surdyk is the Northwest Regional Sales Manager for Raymarine Electronics and has been chasing fish for more than 20 years across the Pacific Northwest. Surdyk is a regular on the NW Fishing Derby Series circuit fishing aboard his 23-foot Grady White Gulfstream who enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with other anglers. Surdyk truly believes that having great electronics and a firm understanding of how they work, will create better opportunities to catch fish. In this seminar, Mike will walk through how to get your electronics best dialed in to find fish.

Ever dream of buying a budget boat and fixing it up? Maybe you own an older vessel that needs T.L.C. The crew at Skagit Valley College is doing a complete refit and using it as a teaching platform for students. They are almost half way into the project and Michael will share costs, challenges, photographs, and talk about the decision making process for fixing up an old sailboat.
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Friday Jan 29, 2:00 pm

John Keizer, Northwest Lowrance Fishing Team Captain, will cover how to install and setup your sonar to get the best quality images of fish displayed in various fishing environments and depth ranges. Keizer is also a familiar face on Puget Sound and will share his tips on catching blackmouth “resident hatchery chinook” along with his vast knowledge of targeting coastal summer salmon at places like Westport, Neah Bay, La Push and Ilwaco.

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.
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Friday Jan 29, 3:00 pm

There’s a reason Dave Graybill is known as “The Fishin’ Magician”. Having grown up in Central Washington and fished virtually every square inch of water in Central Washington over the last 50 years, he’s developed personal relationships with all of these fish species and knows exactly what meetings to show up for with these “friends” of his, and at what time. Some call it hypnosis, others call it magic, either way, he’s got them well-trained to follow his orders and you don’t want to miss this seminar as The Fishin’ Magician reveals all of his favorite places to fish in Central Washington. Welcome aboard, in beautiful Central Washington!

On any given day around the marina one can find a conversation about marine heads, the chore of repairing marine toilets, plumbing repairs, pumping-out holding tanks, or dealing with odors. Dealing with marine heads is a chore that most sailors/boaters would prefer to avoid. The focus of this presentation will be on the USCG and EPA Marine Sanitation Device Requirements; discharging waste regulations in the Salish Sea and Alaska; and an exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of several different types of marine head options including composting toilets from a sailor’s perspective. Getting a-Head will be a fun presentation on dealing with a critical issue in boating.
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Electrical systems are the number one cause of problems on boats that have more than rudimentary electrical system. In this session Nigel will cover a number of common issues and will explore testing that will enable a boatowner equipped with a multimeter to track down most problems. He will describe simple techniques which have worked well for him over the years. The focus is on quick and easy, non-invasive, tests that can rapidly narrow down and identify problem areas. He will include specific examples of the test procedures. No previous experience is required although a basic understanding of simple electrical circuits will be helpful!
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Friday Jan 29, 4:00 pm

When talking about Puget Sound salmon, trolling is the main topic of interest in most conversations however mooching is by far the most enjoyable way to fish for salmon in the Puget Sound! Today we will discuss mooching for salmon in the Puget Sound we will address how to effectively mooch for salmon, where to mooch for salmon and the basic ‘how to?’ to get you started mooching for salmon and putting the downriggers aside! Come join us for an information packed seminar about mooching for salmon from selecting gear to sliding fish into the net!

Weather apps and GRIB images make weather forecasts seem simple. But they’re misleading if you don’t understand source details or literal meaning of embedded details. In this session, we’ll provide tips to avoid forecast fails by enabling a better understanding of the tools.
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Friday Jan 29, 5:00 pm

Tom Nelson, host of the popular 710 ESPN The Outdoor Line, offers a wealth of fishing information gleaned from a lifetime on the water as an avid salmon fisherman. Tune in to learn all about his Triple Threat salmon program.

Pour yourself a drink and listen in for inspiration! Sarah and Will share their recent cruising experiences down the foggy WA/OR/CA Coast, exploring Mexico, and setting sail west across the South Pacific to Australia. What worked, what didn’t. From botched projects to an epic landfall in the Marquesas, this paced seminar includes funny and revealing stories about the cruising life, tons of tips, and photos that will make you want to set sail ASAP.
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Friday Jan 29, 5:30 pm

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. Matt Mardesich 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.
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Friday Jan 29, 6:00 pm

Join Carol Hasse for a never before seen virtual tour of Hasse & Company Port Townsend Sails! This presentation focuses on mainsails for cruisers and gives special attention to the the storm trysail for blue water voyagers. Details and options from batten styles to reef positions are discussed in a chalk talk, and a newly completed mainsail and trysail are shown in the sail loft.
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Captain Del Stephens travels the west coast ruining marriages and bank accounts one tuna seminar after another.
The deep – sea version of fishing remedies — 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 takes 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. The Dark Side is coming to the Seattle Boat Show.Tune in for Part 2.
Friday Jan 29, 7:00 pm

Vancouver Island is a fishing paradise. From lakes and streams, to endless saltwater options, there’s something for everyone. Its endless opportunity and jaw-dropping beauty is captured in this segment put together by Fishing BC. Prepare to be amazed.

The Pacific NW has unique weather patterns that can turn a calm day into a challenging day. Most of this is fairly predictable before you leave the dock. Waggoner Guide Editor and Publisher, Mark Bunzel will take you through his weather checklist to gather the information for the day and make go or no-go decisions.
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