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FREE SAILING SEMINARS AT STRICTLY SAIL BAYSIDE MIAMARINA LOCATION
The Strictly Sail Seminar Series offers approximately 80 free seminars at the Miami Boat Show. The seminars,
which span the five-day show, are taught by authors, technical experts, and well-seasoned sailors and cover
a wide range of topics. Sailors will find topics on general boating knowledge, cruising, living aboard,
circumnavigation, exploring Florida’s coastline, learning how to get started—the list goes on.
The final schedule will be printed in the February issue. It will be available online in January at www.strictlysailmiami.com.
The seminars are sponsored by Blue Water Sailing magazine.
Catamaran Cruising by Gino Morrelli. Catamaran Cruising: Is
there one in your future Comparing important features to see
which one is right for you. This seminar will cover the basic
design considerations: length, beam, underwing height, sail area,
safety, payload, galley up versus down, accommodations and
steering options. Choices between production versus custom
will be discussed.
Bahamas Adventure: Exploring the Exumas by George Day. A
winter cruise to the remote and beautiful Exumas and the Exuma
Land and Sea Park
Fifteen Upgrades for Your Boat by George Day. From anchor
systems, to sails, to the latest electronics, a well-found cruising
boat will be equipped to face the challenges of going to sea safely
and comfortably. George Day has sailed his own boats
100,000 miles around and about the world and knows what
works and what doesn’t.
20 Classic and Affordable Sailboats for Blue-Water Cruising
by Zuzana Prochazka. If you long to go cruising, check out these
20 classic boats that will get you out there for less. The high and
low points of 20 affordable designs will be discussed along with
approximate current prices and availability. These classic, plastic
boats are still plying waters around the world and can still go the
distance.
Force 10—Storm Sailing Strategies by John Kretschmer. This
seminar is based on 250,000 miles of offshore sailing in a wide
variety of sailboats. John Kretschmer has sailed through two hurricanes,
two tropical storms and many full gales. He focuses on
seamanship and leadership, the two keys to handling storm conditions
in small boats. The seminar will discuss techniques and
realities of heaving-to, running off, and fore-reaching in extreme
conditions.
Cruising Secrets of Biscayne Bay by Doug Hanks. In the sailing
paradise that is Biscayne Bay, you can find an anchorage to
fit every journey. The Coconut Grove Sailing Club’s Rendezvous
Committee will lead you through some of its favorites—from an
afternoon picnic at Chicken Key to a weekend snorkeling trip
down to Rodriguez. You’ll learn how to best enjoy your sailboat
on Biscayne Bay. Take home the CGSC’s Rendezvous Chart,
with a year-around guide to the best anchoring spots on the Bay.
Basic Diesel Maintenance by Kevin Carlan. Learn about basic
diesel engine maintenance procedures that can help your engine
perform better and run longer. Highlights from Yanmar’s nationally
acclaimed diesel maintenance seminar series help diesel
engine owners understand the importance of routine maintenance
and how to recognize symptoms of common engine problems.
Outfitting for Blue-Water Cruising by Pam Wall. Learn from
Pam and her family’s experiences while sailing across the
oceans. Her expert knowledge will help anyone learn the essentials
of blue-water cruising equipment, along with the obvious little
products that are so important. Pam gives knowledgeable and
practical ideas on how to make your boat easier to handle, safer,
and more fun to sail!
Cruising the Florida Keys by Bob Williams. Bob Williams is an
avid sailor and 20-year resident of the Keys. Discover how to
approach the Keys from the Atlantic or Gulf and the draft constraints
and other navigational issues. In addition, shoreside support
facilities and attractions will be covered, along with diving
and fishing.
Lessons Learned Along the Way by Nigel Calder. Nigel Calder
takes a humorous look at how he learned from those mishaps
and misadventures that ultimately led to him becoming the
respected expert he is today.
Voyage-Planning in the Age of Electronic Charts by Jimmy
Cornell. Since time immemorial, mariners have endeavored to
plan their voyages during the most favorable seasons by using
existing weather conditions to the best advantage. In this seminar
Jimmy Cornell will describe the evolution of voyage-planning over
the ages and show that even in today’s world of sophisticated aids
to navigation, sailors can greatly benefit from the knowledge and
experience of our predecessors.
Cruising for Couples by Liza Copeland. Like her readable text,
Cruising for Cowards, this talk is a realistic A-Z of cruising for
beginners to circumnavigators. The seminar will have a particular
emphasis on the dynamics of couples, the skills required,
setting up a more user-friendly, less labor-intensive boat, the
communications available, cultural tips and travel inland—information
that is beneficial for all cruisers (particularly those cruising
into retirement) and the crunch of cruising/living with your
partner/crew 24 hours a day.
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