Seminars

NEW for 2012! Hands-on 3 ½ hour on-the-water seminars 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 on the following this link: 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 .

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. 

Fluent in six languages, Jimmy Cornell holds lectures and cruising seminars at yacht clubs and international boat shows.

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.

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Questions? Contact kmurphy@nmma.org or by phone 401-293-5207 Seats are limited.

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TWO NEW INTERACTIVE SEMINARS FOR 2012

RADAR — The Most Powerful & Least Understood Tool

This 3-Hour Class concludes shortly after the show opens on Sunday and includes two-day show ticket. Space is Limited — Preregistration is Highly Recommended

Course Fee: $89.00 online or $125 at the show (Includes two show tickets, application exercises, laminated RADAR quick reference and plotting board and $50 gift card for Annapolis School of Seamanship Courses.

Troubleshooting Your Diesel Engine — Strategy not Guesswork

This 3-Hour Class concludes shortly after the show opens on Saturday and includes two-day show ticket. Space is Limited — Preregistration is Highly Recommended.

Course Fee: $89.00 online or $125 at the show (Includes two day ticket, application exercises, laminated Diesel troubleshooting card and $50 gift card for Annapolis School of Seamanship Courses.

One Day Marine Meteorology Weather Course by Lee Chesneau

Lee Chesneau, Senior Marine Meteorologist, formerly with NOAA/NWS's Ocean Prediction Center, and now owner of Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather, will provide a challenging full day weather course as a follow up to his daily hour long seminars.   

Lee's 39 years of forecasting marine weather and strategic route planning on a global, synoptic, and local scale for mariners has been now successfully transferred to the classroom where he takes you step by step toward understanding both the atmospheric environment that you boat in. As a former mariner, Lee knows that this is necessary and important for not only determining your own weather forecasts, but making strategic decisions whether operating with the coastal waters, offshore, or in trans-ocean crossings.

Full Day Course Includes Two day ticket to the show.  Click Here for course syllabus.

Course Fee: $195.00 in advance or $225 at the show (Fee includes course workbook a $24.95 value, plus application exercises & note taking guide of the material presented.)