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Join us for a comprehensive cruising
seminar program designed for those planning to cruise
to British Columbia and up the Inside Passage to Southeast
Alaska. Cruising experts will present strategies and
practical tips for preparing to go, preparing your
boat, planning for weather and suggested itineraries.
The sessions will discuss the best places to go as
well as where to find shrimp, crab, salmon, halibut
- and the best restaurants and shopping. Our experts
have current information and local knowledge from cruising
last season. Classes will take place at the Anacortes
Depot building, just a short walk from the Cap
Sante Boat Haven. Slips are available through the
Cap Sante harbor office (360-293-0694). For those driving,
special room ratesare available at the Majestic
Inn, Anaco
Bay Inn and Cap
Sante Inn.
Call 360-299-8500, or email seminar@FineEdge.com today
to reserve your seats for this event.
$395 per couple, $225 for individuals
Includes program workbook and noted meals and breaks
(except Friday Evening).
Thursday,
March 18, 2010, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Anacortes Depot Building
Instructor: Mike Beemer
$125 per person
Includes workbook, light breakfast and box lunch
Cruising British Columbia and
the Inside Passage to Alaska takes you through
some very remote areas. If you have trouble with
your boat knowing how to troubleshoot and repair
the problem can make your trip more enjoyable.
More . . .
| Thursday,
March 18th |
| 5pm
- 7:30pm |
Welcome
Reception with Guest Speaker Robert Hale of the
Waggoner Guide, Wine Beer and Appetizers. Bob will
provide on update on the Inside Passage's favorite
cruising destinations as well as practical tips
for the weather challenges along the way. |
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| Friday,
March 19th |
| 8:00am - 8:30am |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 10:00am |
Session 1
- Preparing to Cruise North- a checklist of all
of the things to consider when planning an extended
cruise north. |
| 10:00am -
10:30am |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30am -
12:00 noon |
Session 2
- The San Juan and Gulf Islands - So close but
still with special places you still have not
discovered. |
| 12:00pm -
1:00pm |
Lunch Program
with Guest Speaker |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Session 3
- Inside Passage Weather - Local Knowledge of
the weather patterns critical for comfortable
cruising in BC and up to SE Alaska. |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Afternoon
Break |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
Session 4
- Safely Navigating the rapids and open water
crossings - a tutorial on cruising strategies
to use the currents and rapids for comfortable
cruising. |
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| Friday
Evening |
| 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
Owners Groups
Evening - Each group will have their own events
near the Cap Sante Marina. Or, enjoy an evening
on your own in Anacortes. |
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| Saturday,
March 20th |
| 8:00am - 8:30am |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 10:00am |
Session 5
- Cruising and enjoying the beauty of Desolation
Sound |
| 10:00am -
10:30am |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30am -
12:00 noon |
Session 6
- Cruising to the Broughton Islands Group - Boating
destination writer and USCG Captain Mark Bunzel
takes you through the best places to visit and
how to plan your trip to this amazing scenic
area which can only be seen by boat. |
| 12:00pm -
1:00pm |
Lunch Program
with Speaker |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Session 7
- Northern British Columbia - Captain Linda Lewis
takes you through the best destinations in the
land of fiords, waterfalls and hot springs! |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Afternoon
Break |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
Session 8
- Setting up your boat for Pacific NW and Inside
Passage Cruising - what to take and how to maintain
your boat |
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| Saturday
Evening |
| 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
Cruising
Workshop Dinner for all participants with special
guest speaker Janna Cawrse Esarey, the author
of "The Motion of the Ocean", a humorous
and entertaining presentation on surviving cruising
with your mate. |
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| Sunday,
March 21st |
| 8:00am - 8:30am |
Buffet Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 10:00am |
Session 9
- SE Alaska 1 - Cruising in Southeast Alaska
- Captain Linda Lewis shares her secrets for
cruising from Ketchikan, through Misty Fiords,
surviving Rocky Strait and Peril Strait to explore
the charming town of Sitka |
| 10:00am -
10:30am |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30am -
12:00 noon |
Session 10
- SE Alaska 2 - Captain Linda Lewis continues
her cruise through Southeast Alaska with a stop
in Pelican Harbor, Elfin Cove, Glacier Bay, Hoonah,
Juneau, the glaciers and the bears and other
special places like Petersburg - also tips for
the trip home. |
| 12:00pm -
1:00pm |
Box Lunch
and Departure Briefing |
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Call 360-299-8500, or email seminar@FineEdge.com today
to reserve your seats for this event.
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