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NEW for 2012! Jimmy Cornell to make a rare US appearance at the 2012 Progressive® Insurance Strictly Sail® Miami Show.
An accomplished sailor and successful author, Jimmy Cornell has sailed 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world including three circumnavigations as well as voyages to Antarctica, Alaska and Spitsbergen. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dream of blue water cruising with the help of Jimmy Cornell’s books, among them the bestseller World Cruising Routes. With 150,000 copies sold to date, this is one of the best selling nautical publications in the world. Most of Jimmy Cornell’s books have been translated into several languages.
As the founder of the highly successful ARC transatlantic rally, Jimmy Cornell is credited with having devised the offshore cruising rally concept. Now in its 25th year, the ARC continues to be the largest, and most popular, transocean event in the world. Until his retirement in 2000 Jimmy Cornell had organized 24 transatlantic rallies, five round the world rallies and one round the world race, with over 3,000 boats and 15,000 sailors having participated in his sailing events. Jimmy Cornell’s website www.noonsite.com, launched in 2000, is the main source of practical information for cruising sailors on the internet and attracts over one million visitors per month.
Details: Jimmy Cornell will offer his Long Distance Cruising Master Class including Planning Your Dream Voyage Sat. Feb 18, 2012 (9am–3pm)
$155.00 per person. The cost of the seminar includes 6 hours with Jimmy Cornell, one (2-day) ticket to the show and buffet lunch aboard the Biscayne Lady at Miamarina at Bayside.
Questions? Email kmurphy@nmma.org or by phone 401.293.5207 Seats are limited.
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The Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show Puts You at the Helm.
Show goers will once again have the opportunity to sharpen up existing sailing skills and learn new ones by participating in one or more hands on learning events created exclusively for the 2012 Boat Show. Participants will learn basic and intermediate skills through hands on exercises conducted by ASA Certified Instructors aboard 30’ to 40’ sailboats. This year’s expanded lineup includes something for everyone... from absolute beginners to seasoned sailors... and they have been specially designed to add more fun and excitement to your Strictly Sail experience.
“Introduction to Sailing” – Are you new to Sailing (or just a little rusty)? Learn how easy and fun sailing is by participating in one of ASA’s basic skills building clinics (ASA 101 – Sailing Made Easy) aboard a Discover Sailing training vessel. During these 90 minute sessions you’ll learn how to raise and lower the sails, trim the sails correctly, tack and jibe, helmsmanship fundamentals, points of sail and more.
Participants will get a chance to put their newfound skills to work at the end of each session by competing against the other boat crews in a friendly (but competitive) “regatta’ to determine who gets bragging rights for the day.
Coastal Cruising – For more experienced sailors, there will be intermediate skills building opportunities in these clinics based on ASA curriculum for Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Charter (ASA 104). During these 90 minute sessions participants will learn several essential skills including how to heave to, reef the sails, steer with the sails and crew overboard recovery methods.
Docking Under Power & Close Quarters Boat Control – This is an important skill although one that is not often practiced except when departing and returning to the slip. Participants will learn close quarters maneuvering skills taught as part of the ASA Docking “Endorsement” program including: 360 degree turns in tight spaces (back and fill), backing down a narrow channel in a straight line, weather vane turns in windy conditions, coming alongside a pier (fuel dock) and using spring lines in docking maneuvers.
Space is very limited for these events so advance registration is highly recommended. To get more details including content and schedules and to reserve your space in advance, visit the advance registration website by following this link: Click Here
NEW FOR 2012 – Created Exclusively for Experienced Sailors.
Advanced, Cruising Skills Seminars – The American Sailing Association has brought together some of its most experienced blue water instructors to conduct specially designed seminars geared toward the offshore environment. These 3 ½ hour, underway sessions will cover essential offshore cruising strategies and give participants the opportunity to learn important advanced skills through hands on exercises. All tactics and skills taught during these sessions are taken directly from ASA’s Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) and Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) programs. Participation is limited to 5 persons per boat. To get details about the content and schedule and to reserve your space in this unique program, Click Here
Plus A Strictly Sail Miami 2012 Exclusive!! – Introduction to Cruising Catamarans
Participants in this 3 ½ hour under way seminar will experience firsthand the expansive comfort, impressive speed and precise maneuverability of the modern cruising catamaran along with the unique sailing and handling needs of larger “Cats”. This exclusive, hands on learning program is ideal for newcomers and monohull sailors with little to no experience on multihulls.
American Sailing Association instructors will cover Cruising Catamaran fundamentals including techniques for tacking and jibing in light air, correct sail trim, steering a compass course, line handling and winch safety, crew overboard recovery, maneuvering in tight spaces under power and much more. All learning elements are taken directly from the ASA Cruising Catamaran certification course (ASA 114).
Space is very limited and advance registration is required. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and capable of performing as an active crew member while underway. Cost for this exclusive seminar is $125 including 2 days boat show admission. You can find out more details, register online and get your boat show ticket in advance at the following link: http://www.regonline.com/ssmiamicruisingcats
Comprehensive educational programs for Monohull and Multihull Sailing, Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Advanced Sailing Skills are available through ASA’s network of authorized affiliates, a list of which may be found at www.asa.com .
Major Live Concert Event!
When: Saturday Night, February 18th at 6pm
Where: Miamarina at Bayside
"Eric Stone Band Live" — Saturday night, February 18th during the Annual Latitudes & Attitudes Cruiser’s Bash. Enjoy the tropical sounds of the Eric Stone Band live on stage with FREE pizza & beer! Latitudes & Attitudes TV will be on hand to record the concert for a one-hour special to air later. Everyone is invited!
But you must be inside the show gate by 6:00pm Saturday, or you won’t get in. So come early, enjoy the boat show and stay for the concert.
WELCOME CRUISERS!
Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine to host Cruisers Party! All SAILORS INVITED!
New! Come Sail Away: Sailing Maker Sailing Simulator –
Get a feel for the water on a virtual sailboat ride. Qualified instructors will offer you a chance to experience how a boat reacts to wind and waves and teach you how to use the tiller. Designed and built by a nuclear physicist, the simulator recreates the actual movement of a boat under sail. It’s a unique training platform for sailors of all abilities—whether you’re a new boater who wants to learn how to sail and or an experienced sailor who wants to practice under different sailing conditions.
Welcome to the Water Discover Sailing Center —
Your one-stop resource for sailing information and advice!
Get started in sailing and learn how to make the most of your time on the water. Stop by and chat with a crew of friendly experts for:
- Straightforward answers to all your sailing questions.
- Unbiased advice on choosing a boat that suits your lifestyle and your budget.
- Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started.
Sailing on a Budget? When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, sailing is probably far more affordable than you realize. Be sure to stop by the Welcome to the Water Center to check out our special showcase of budget-friendly boats you can finance for less than $250 per month.
Author's Corner
When: All days of the show
Where: Miamarina at Bayside
Stop by the Author's Corner and visit with your favorite story teller. Author's from around the world will be on hand with all of the latest adventure novels.
Stop back for the 2012 list of participating authors.
Yoga Onboard — A guide for cruisers and live aboards
When: All Days of the Show
Where: Miamarina at Bayside - See Seminar Schedule for Times and Location
Yoga Onboard is a practical guide intended to introduce various ways of tapping into your creativity; adapting traditional yoga postures or asana to your vessel as well as learning to listen to your body and create exciting new postures that work for you. Some of the benefits of a regular yoga practice include increased strength and flexibility, restored energy, and harmony between the body and mind.
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