Seminars

Thanks for visiting the 2012 show! See you next year, Jan. 24-27, 2013

FREE Hourly Seminars

2012 Full-Day Paid Seminars — Pre Registration Required

Safety at Sea Seminar
Mahina Expeditions Offshore Cruising Seminar
3-Hour Seminars: Radar and Troubleshooting Your Diesel Engine
Marine Meteorology with Lee Chesneau
2-Day Marine Navigation Seminar
 

NEW for 2012!  Jimmy Cornell to make a rare U.S. appearance at the 2012 Progressive® Insurance Strictly Sail®  Chicago Show.

An accomplished sailor and successful author, Jimmy Cornell has sailed 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world— including three circumnavigations and 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, it 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 devising 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.

Enjoy your choice of days with Jimmy Cornell at the show. Jimmy is offering his very popular Long Distance Cruising Seminar on both Friday January 27 and on Sunday January 29, 2012.
 

Long Distance Cruising Seminar (Five hour) Friday January 27, 2012  2:00 to 7:00pm

This seminar includes 5 hours with Jimmy and a two day ticket to the show. The cost is $125.00.
For details on seminar content Click Here  To purchase seminars Click Here

Please note that attendees for the five hour seminar should plan to attend Jimmy’s Planning Your Dream vacation on Friday morning as part of the hour-long seminars.  

  

Long Distance Cruising Seminar (Complete Course) Sunday January 29, 2012  9:00am to 3:00pm

This seminar includes 6 hours with Jimmy, a buffet lunch and a two day ticket to the show. The cost is $145.00.
For details on seminar content Click Here  To purchase seminars Click Here 

Questions contact Kevin Murphy, kmurphy@nmma.org or 401.293.5207.

Details of all Jimmy's books as well as his seminars and lectures engagements are available on www.cornellsailing.com 

US SAILING Sanctioned Safety-at-Sea Seminar

This seminar is currently sold out

Saturday, January 28, 2012

The “Safety at Sea” seminar is new to the show this year providing the best curriculum for safety techniques and skills for offshore sailors. This full-day seminar is modeled after the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman training that features live demonstrations and renowned keynote speakers to cover practical ways to stay safe on the water. The US SAILING sanctioned Safety-at-Sea Seminar is a certified safety program for offshore sailors required for many races and recommended for anyone who wants to learn about safety relating to offshore sailing.

Moderated by John Rousmaniere, Presented by Ralph Naranjo and Sheila McCurdy.Sanctioned by US SAILING (the sport’s national governing body), this seminar provides a curriculum that prepares sailors for offshore sailing by teaching them the safety techniques and skills most commonly used.

Cost: US SAILING members – $165, all non-members – $175.
Registration includes lunch, two days admission to the boat show and US SAILING Safety-at-Sea certification.

The speakers are nationally known authorities on the subject matter and members of US SAILING’s Safety-at-Sea Committee.

For speaker details and highlights Click Here.  To purchase seminars Click Here (Currently Sold Out)

Sponsored by Cruising World Magazine, West Marine & Landfall Navigation.

Questions contact Kevin Murphy 401.293.5207

Mahina Expeditions Offshore Cruising Seminar

Saturday January 28, 2012, Room 327
Presenters John Neal, Amanda Swan Neal, Jimmy Cornell and Pete McGonagle

This exciting and interactive nine-hour seminar will give you the knowledge and tools to save years and thousands of dollars as you prepare for your cruising lifestyle. The 18 topics have dedicated PowerPoint presentations that follow the seminar’s invaluable 260 page Offshore Cruising Companion. The organized format allows you to follow, absorb, understand plus retain crucial information vital to your safety and comfort. Key topics covered include: Boat Selection, Outfitting for Offshore, Piracy & Security, Communication, Medical Emergencies, Cost of Cruising, Storm Survival Tactics, Insurance, Anchoring, Rigging & Sails, Weather & Cruise Planning. 

Jimmy Cornell will present "World Cruising Today", an overview of the current global cruising scene with particular emphasis on concerns among sailors planning a longer voyage (personal safety, piracy, econmomic uncertainty), what can be done to avoid them and still enjoy cruising.

Your questions are encouraged at the end of each topic and during breaks.

Presenter/author/cruiser John Neal teamed up with professional rigger/sailmaker/international yacht racer Amanda Swan Neal in 1994 and together they have introduced thousands of people to offshore cruising through seminars and expeditions. Their combined 71 years and 568,000 miles ocean experience spans the globe. Jimmy Cornell is author of World Cruising Routes and has previously co-presented at Mahina seminars. Pete McGonagle recently completed a two year cruise with his wife and son from New England to the Caribbean and Panama. Pete’s ocean experience includes 39,000 miles cruising, racing and delivering yachts and over one million miles on merchant ships.

Cost: $179 – single, $299 – couple; includes two days admission to the boat show and the 260 page Offshore Cruising Companion. Click here for the seminar outline and to purchase tickets.

Click HERE to email John questions.

TWO NEW SEMINARS FOR 2012

RADAR — The Most Powerful & Least Understood Tool

This 3-hour class concludes shortly after the show opens on Friday and includes two-day show ticket. 
Space is limited — Pre-registration is highly recommended

Course Fee: $89 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.

Total Value: $195
Dates: Friday, January 27, 2012
Time: 8:00am to 11:00am Friday
Location: Navy Pier Room  Click Here to Register

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 — Pre-registration is highly recommended. 

Course Fee: $89 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.

Total Value: $195
Dates: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time: 8:00am to 11:00am Saturday
Location: Navy Pier Room Click Here to Register

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. Click Here for course outline.

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 ( includes workbook a $24.95 value, plus application exercises & note taking guide of the material presented.)
Dates: January 29, 2012
Time: 8am to 3:30pm Sunday
Location: Navy Pier Room 318

Click Here  to book Lee's Seminar 

Click Here  to Email Lee Questions 

2-day Marine Navigation Seminar

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you GPS failed? Would you like to feel more comfortable when navigating?  3rd Coast Cruising, Chicago fastest growing sailing club is offering 12 hours of intensive training on Marine Navigation. This 2 day seminar was modeled after the classes offered when preparing for a Captain’s License and will cover Fixes and Bearings to chart reading to understanding COLREGS.

The course will be presented by Captain Bruce Krizmanic, an experienced sailor with a masters 50 ton and a commercial towing certification. Captain Bruce is a 40 year boating veteran with air and land instructional experience in the Air Force as well as a Certified Weather Observer. Captain Bruce will be assisted by 3rd Coast Cruising leaders, and you’ll have a student to teacher ratio will allow much more one on one attention to help you get through difficult navigation scenarios. For highlights of this class, click here

Cost is $259 in advance, $500 at the show.

  • Includes 2-day Marine Navigation Seminar (12 hrs)
  • 2-day admission to the show
  • $100 worth of 3rd Coast Cruising Coupons
  • $50 worth of Navigation Tools

Click Here for Details

Spaces are very limited, Click Here to Register

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The seminars listed below are included with your admission. Sponsored by Blue Water Sailing

Thursday, January 26, 2012
1:00 pmBasic Celestial NavigationKen Gebhart313–314
1:00 pmSail Trim and Shape AnalysisNick Turney311
1:00 pmCanal Cruising in the South of FrancePixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom309
1:00 pmCruising Florida’s SuncoastRandy Deering303
1:00 pmUnderstanding Technical ClothingJerry Richards316
1:00 pmYacht Financing & Insurance in the New EconomyJim Stiverson301
1:00 pmRigging BasicsBrion Toss307
1:00 pmThe Advantages of Low Drag PropellersFred Hutchison315
1:00 pmWomen and CruisingPam Wall and Kathy Parsons305
2:15 pmProper ProvisioningKathy Parsons305
2:15 pmIntroduction to Small Boat Sailing or What Sailing Dinghy is Right for YouPeter Cook316
2:15 pmLearn to Splice!Phil Pollard303
2:15 pmThe Care and Feeding of Your MastScott Alexander313–314
2:15 pmCase Studies in Ocean Sailing and Experiential LearningPaul Exner315
2:15 pmCruising Lake Superior’s Apostle IslandsNiels Jensen311
2:15 pmCruising the BahamasPam Wall309
2:15 pmGalley Essentials with Amanda Swan NealAmanda Swan Neal307
3:30 pmDiesel Engine EssentialsJohn & Amanda Neal307
3:30 pmThe Weather Briefing: Self-Reliant Weather Interpretation SkillsLee Chesneau311
3:30 pmKnow Your Boat: Build Confidence for CruisingPam Wall309
3:30 pmHarbors & Anchorages of Northern MichiganDave Conrad303
3:30 pmFiberglass and Epoxy RepairsBruce Liese301
3:30 pmHow to Get a Start in Sailboat RacingDiane Bouckaert and Ed Tamminga316
3:30 pmASA Sailing Flotillas in Croatia and Chartering in CroatiaJean De Keyser315
3:30 pmRig Loads, Big LoadsBrion Toss305
3:30 pmBasic Marine Plumbing for Your SailboatAndrew Keene313–314
4:45 pmHighlights of a Sailing LifeJimmy Cornell311
4:45 pmCoastal Navigation — Essentials OverviewThom Burns303
4:45 pmLife Aboard 19th Century Sailing ShipsTom Kastle315
4:45 pmKnowing Your Boat MechanicallyMark Kish309
4:45 pmWhat Sailing Taught Me About LivingJohn Otterbacher316
4:45 pmBasic Spinnaker (Asymmetrical and Poled) Handling and TrimGary Shaw305
4:45 pmScience of NavigationMark Mitchell313–314
4:45 pmCruising the BVI Hotspots!John Glynn307
6:00 pmThrough the Bahamas to the Caribbean: Successfully Sailing SouthKathy Parsons307
6:00 pmDiversity in SailingTonya Johnson and Bert Davis301
6:00 pmA Sailor Looks at LeadershipRandy Deering303
6:00 pmCool Products No One Knows AboutPam Wall305
Friday, January 27, 2012
11:45 amHurricane PreparationPam Wall305
11:45 amYacht Club Reciprocity: Sail to Great Vacations with Your Boat... or Theirs!Wendy Olsen313–314
11:45 amMy Trip Aboard a Great Lakes FreighterBill Strauss315
11:45 amKnowing Your Boat MechanicallyMark Kish307
11:45 amPractical Celestial NavigationKen Gebhart301
11:45 amReading the Wind and Weather PatternsNick Turney324
11:45 amPlanning Your Dream Voyage (90 minutes)Jimmy Cornell311
11:45 amRig Loads, Big LoadsBrion Toss309
11:45 amCruising Lake MichiganLou Bruska303
1:00 pmBasic Diesel MaintenanceSteve McGovern313–314
1:00 pmBasic Marine Plumbing for Your SailboatAndrew Keene303
1:00 pmSailboats For A Serious Ocean—25 Great Sailboats For World VoyagingJohn Kretschmer305
1:00 pmUnderstanding Technical ClothingJerry Richards315
1:00 pmSail Trim and Shape AnalysisNick Turney324
1:00 pmOcean Cruising CountdownJohn & Amanda Neal307
1:00 pmAffordable Synthetic Standing RiggingJohn Franta301
1:00 pmWilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National ParkNiels Jensen309
2:15 pmSouth Pacific Cruising from Panama to New ZealandJohn & Amanda Neal307
2:15 pmSailboat Steering Maintenance and RepairChuck Gilchrest313–314
2:15 pmTactics and StrategyNick Turney324
2:15 pmThe Weather Briefing: Self-Reliant Weather Interpretation SkillsLee Chesneau301
2:15 pmAtlantic Crossings: Lessons Learned from 20 Transatlantic PassagesJohn Kretschmer305
2:15 pmRigging BasicsBrion Toss311
2:15 pmChartering and Learning to Sail in Southwest FloridaJean De Keyser315
2:15 pmPanel Discussion on Inflatable PFDs, Harnesses & Safety TethersMichael Argyelan, Moderator303
2:15 pmCruising the French and Spanish-speaking CaribbeanKathy Parsons309
3:30 pmWhat Works: Tips and Techniques for Long-Distance SailingPam Wall and Kathy Parsons311
3:30 pm2012 Newport Bermuda RaceSheila McCurdy301
3:30 pmLearn to Splice!Phil Pollard303
3:30 pmShort Handed Sail HandlingTravis Blain313–314
3:30 pmStability and SafetyBill Bolin309
3:30 pmCanal Boating in FranceTadji Kretschmer324
3:30 pmRace StartsFarley Fontenot305
3:30 pmMastering Storm Avoidance and Survival TacticsJohn & Amanda Neal307
3:30 pmPerformance Handicapping for Racing SailboatsPaul Ansfield315
4:45 pmSailing Around the Abacos in the Bahamas (90 minutes)Pam Wall311
4:45 pmA Beginner's Guide to Planning a CruiseRandy Deering315
4:45 pmCruising the Big Blue Ball Called EarthBob Bitchin324
4:45 pmWhat Sailing Taught Me About LivingJohn Otterbacher303
4:45 pmHow to Fly and Retrieve the SpinnakerEtienne Giroire313–314
4:45 pmThe Hidden Causes of Rig FailureBrion Toss309
4:45 pmCoastal Navigation Part 1: Essential Concepts and PublicationsBruce Liese301
4:45 pmRacing RulesFarley Fontenot305
4:45 pmModern Sailing Safety for Cruisers and RacersJohn Rousmaniere307
6:00 pmIntroduction to Small Boat Sailing or What Sailing Dinghy is Right for YouPeter Cook303
6:00 pmCoastal Navigation Part 2: Essential TechniquesBruce Liese301
6:00 pmWinning Races: the Groove and Crew DevelopmentPaul Exner309
6:00 pmCruising Lake Huron's Fabulous North ChannelPixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom307
6:00 pmSailing Made EasyThom Burns305
6:00 pmSailing Around the Abacos in the Bahamas (90 minutes)Pam Wall311
Saturday, January 28, 2012
10:30 amThe Weather Briefing: Self-Reliant Weather Interpretation SkillsLee Chesneau303
10:30 amStability and SafetyBill Bolin301
10:30 amTake the Drama Out of Your DreamJeff Grossman and Jean Levine Grossman309
10:30 amSailboats For A Serious Ocean—25 Great Sailboats For World VoyagingJohn Kretschmer305
10:30 amRacing RulesFarley Fontenot324
10:30 amPlanning Your Dream Voyage (90 minutes)Jimmy Cornell327
10:30 amCruising the French and Spanish-speaking CaribbeanKathy Parsons311
10:30 amLeukemia Cup RegattaTravis White and Meg Schneider307
11:45 amWomen and CruisingPam Wall and Kathy Parsons311
11:45 amThe Evolution of Sailboat Racing: A Unique Training and Coaching CenterDawn Riley305
11:45 amRace StartsFarley Fontenot324
11:45 amCanal Boating in FranceTadji Kretschmer309
11:45 amPrioritizing Systems in Refits and RestorationsWill Keene303
11:45 amBasic Celestial NavigationKen Gebhart301
11:45 amBasic Spinnaker (Asymmetrical and Poled) Handling and TrimGary Shaw307
11:45 amCruising Lake Superior’s Apostle IslandsNiels Jensen313–314
1:00 pmKnow Your Boat: Build Confidence for CruisingPam Wall311
1:00 pmWinchesHarken 313–314
1:00 pmSail Trim and Shape AnalysisNick Turney324
1:00 pmUnderstanding Technical ClothingJerry Richards303
1:00 pmRoller Furling 101: Selection, Operation and MaintenanceJon Paige307
1:00 pmDesigning Modern Sailboats for Today’s CustomersGerry Douglas309
1:00 pmFiberglass and Epoxy RepairsBruce Liese301
1:00 pmWorld Cruising TodayJimmy Cornell327
1:00 pmCruising the BVI Hotspots!John Glynn305
2:15 pmProper ProvisioningKathy Parsons311
2:15 pmExpert Panel’s Racing TipsDawn Riley324
2:15 pmBasic Marine Plumbing for Your SailboatAndrew Keene301
2:15 pmHarbors & Anchorages of Northern MichiganDave Conrad307
2:15 pmTen Things They Never Tell You About the Cruising LifeGeorge Day327
2:15 pmKnowing Your Boat MechanicallyMark Kish305
2:15 pmWhat Sailing Taught Me About LivingJohn Otterbacher309
2:15 pmYacht Club Reciprocity: Sail to Great Vacations with Your Boat... or Theirs!Wendy Olsen303
2:15 pmA Sailor Looks at LeadershipRandy Deering313–314
3:30 pmCruising Lake Huron's Fabulous North ChannelPixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom307
3:30 pmCoastal Navigation — Essentials OverviewThom Burns309
3:30 pmSailboat Steering Maintenance and RepairChuck Gilchrest313–314
3:30 pmHow to Fly and Retrieve the SpinnakerEtienne Giroire311
3:30 pmForce 10—Storm Sailing StrategiesJohn Kretschmer324
3:30 pmTop Upgrades for Your BoatGeorge Day327
3:30 pmThe Advantages of Low Drag PropellersFred Hutchison301
3:30 pm104th Chicago Yacht Club Race to MackinacLou Sandoval/Race to Mackinac Committee Panel305
3:30 pmHow Pirates Changed World HistoryMark Mitchell303
4:45 pmRacing in the Cruising Division — Chicago Race to MackinacMatt Gallagher305
4:45 pmShort Handed Sail HandlingTravis Blain311
4:45 pmPilot Charts: Every Sailor’s FriendJimmy Cornell327
4:45 pmShipwrecks of Lake Michigan and the Great LakesMark Mitchell303
4:45 pmThe Care and Feeding of Your MastScott Alexander301
4:45 pmBasic Diesel MaintenanceSteve McGovern307
4:45 pmReading the Wind and Weather PatternsNick Turney324
4:45 pmCruising Florida’s SuncoastRandy Deering313–314
4:45 pmSea Cloud Trans-Atlantic PassagePam Wall309
6:00 pmWilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National ParkNiels Jensen305
6:00 pmCouples Cruising to the CaribbeanJeff Grossman and Jean Levine Grossman307
6:00 pmHow to Get a Start in Sailboat RacingDiane Bouckaert and Ed Tamminga301
6:00 pmPacific Marathon: Antarctica to AlaskaJimmy Cornell327
6:00 pmJoin the Sea Scouts for Nautical Adventure and Leadership TrainingBill Luksha309
6:00 pmWinning Races: the Groove and Crew DevelopmentPaul Exner311
Sunday, January 29, 2012
10:30 amTake the Drama Out of Your DreamJeff Grossman and Jean Levine Grossman311
10:30 amAtlantic Crossings: Lessons Learned from 20 Transatlantic PassagesJohn Kretschmer305
10:30 amCoastal Navigation Part 1: Essential Concepts and PublicationsBruce Liese313–314
10:30 amASA Sailing Flotillas in Croatia and Chartering in CroatiaJean De Keyser315
10:30 amPerformance Handicapping for Racing SailboatsPaul Ansfield316
10:30 amSafety for Cruising CouplesSheila McCurdy303
10:30 amThrough the Bahamas to the Caribbean: Successfully Sailing SouthKathy Parsons307
10:30 amCruising the BVI: A Chart BriefingRob Swain301
11:45 amWhat Works: Tips and Techniques for Long-Distance SailingPam Wall and Kathy Parsons307
11:45 amBasic Diesel MaintenanceSteve McGovern303
11:45 amPanel Discussion on Inflatable PFDs, Harnesses & Safety TethersMichael Argyelan, Moderator301
11:45 amCanal Cruising in the South of FrancePixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom309
11:45 amSailing Made EasyThom Burns311
11:45 amA Beginner's Guide to Planning a CruiseRandy Deering315
11:45 amSail Trim and Shape AnalysisNick Turney305
11:45 amAffordable Synthetic Standing RiggingJohn Franta316
11:45 amCoastal Navigation Part 2: Essential TechniquesBruce Liese313–314
1:00 pmJoin the Sea Scouts for Nautical Adventure and Leadership TrainingBill Luksha311
1:00 pmChartering and Learning to Sail in Southwest FloridaJean De Keyser316
1:00 pmThe Countdown to CruisingGeorge Day307
1:00 pmYacht Financing & Insurance in the New EconomyJim Stiverson315
1:00 pmWhat Sailing Taught Me About LivingJohn Otterbacher303
1:00 pmTactics and StrategyNick Turney305
1:00 pmPractical Celestial NavigationKen Gebhart309
1:00 pmScience of Sailing and ShippingMark Mitchell301
2:15 pmShipwrecks of Lake Michigan and the Great LakesMark Mitchell303
2:15 pmCruising Lake MichiganLou Bruska313–314
2:15 pmBasic Spinnaker (Asymmetrical and Poled) Handling and TrimGary Shaw305
2:15 pmOutfitting for Blue Water Cruising: Above DeckPam Wall311
2:15 pmRoller Furling 101: Selection, Operation and MaintenanceJon Paige309
2:15 pmA 20 Year Commitment (Built and Sailed by Her Skipper) Preserving “The Dream”Paul Exner315
2:15 pmForce 10—Storm Sailing StrategiesJohn Kretschmer307
2:15 pmBasic Marine Plumbing for Your SailboatAndrew Keene301
3:30 pmHow to Fly and Retrieve the SpinnakerEtienne Giroire303
3:30 pmOutfitting for Blue Water Cruising: Below DeckPam Wall311
3:30 pmCouples Cruising to the CaribbeanJeff Grossman and Jean Levine Grossman305
3:30 pmProper ProvisioningKathy Parsons307