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MONTROSE
(Building B) |
BELMONT
(Fiberglass Shop) |
DUSABLE
(Paint Booth) |
MONROE
(Mechanic Building) |
BURNHAM
(Training Center) |
Karma Yacht
Sales
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8:30 |
Roller Furler Maintenance
Seminar covers the basics of roller furling operation
and general maintenance to extend the life of your investment.
Jon Paige
Dan Bochnovic
Crowley's
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Partner In Command: Teach
Your Crew to Handle Anything
What your crew should know if they need to take the
helm.
George
Prescott
Chicago Sail and Power Squadron
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Community Sailing
Opportunities for you and your children with
the Chicago Park District’s sailing programs.
Joey Harris
Chicago Park District
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Teak Care
A hands-on presentation on how to make the teak on your
boat look like new. You will learn everything you need
to keep your brightwork looking great.
Jayne
Parker
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Thermal Imaging for Marine
Survey
Today’s “hot” new
technology, and its applications in marine surveys.
Mel
Surdel
A1 Marine Surveying |
Smart Boat Building: Sailboat
Manufacturing Now With The Future In Sight
A review of the innovative changes in
boat manufacturing that have taken place in this new
millenium.
Mike Thoney, Jack Buoscio
and Lou Sandoval
Karma Yacht Sales
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| 10:00 |
Tuning Your Mast
Learn how to rig like a pro from a couple of pros.
Bernie
Beasley
Selden Mast
Jon Paige
Crowley's
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Weather
Navigate your way through the NOAA website
so you can learn the tricks to using it to your fullest
advantage.
Amy
Seely
National Weather Service NOAA |
Sail Care
Technical conversation on sail care and how to identify
problems.
Keith
Church
Quantum Sails
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Hull and Deck Care
Learn proper cleaning and buffing of
your boat’s deck and hullsides from our resident
expert.
Ritchie
Geoghan
Crowley's
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Playing In The Sandbox: Human's
Modification of the Natural Environment
Examining the river’s past, contemplating its
present, and forecasting its future.
David M.
Solzman
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| 11:30 |
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Thunderstorms: What You Should
Know
Learn about thunderstorm dangers and
how to read the stages of storms so you can act accordingly
Jim
Johnson
Weather To Sail
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Basic Sail Trim for Cruisers
Covering main and jib sail trim, travelers,
reefing, steering, tell tales and more.
Jack
Klang
Quantum Sails |
Learn to Splice!
Learn
how to make professional splices. All materials will
be provided for this fun and useful seminar.
Phil
Pollard
Service Manager
Crowley's |
Your First MAC
Race
Everything you will need to know to get to the island
safely and have the experience of a lifetime!
Greg
Freeman
Chair 103rd Race to Mackinac
Chicago Yacht Club
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1:00 |
Electric Propulsion Systems
for Boats: Clean, Green and Quiet
Are Electric motors for sailboats the
"wave of the future"? Find out their advantages.
Bill Tomlinson
Electric Yacht
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Vessel Safety Checks: What
to Expect and How to Comply
Have all your safety equipment ready at hand so you
can get to it in the event of an emergency. Also learn
everything else your boat needs to stay legal.
Gary Markle
Shelley Markle
USCG Auxillary |
Cruising Spinnaker Trim
How to set, trim and douse a flying
spinnaker and why sailors love them.
Mike Considine
UK Sailmakers
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This Bleeding Diesel!
Learn the magic known as “bleeding the fuel
lines” to get your diesel running again.
John
Stanis
Mechanic Department Manager
Crowley's
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