Seminars

Strictly Sail Chicago Full Day Paid Seminars — Pre-registration Required

Mahina Expeditions Offshore Cruising Seminar — January 29, 2011

If you're planning to sail offshore, this intensive, exciting and interactive 10 hour seminar will give you the knowledge and tools, based on John and Amanda Neal's combined 514,000 miles and 67 years of experience. Click here for the seminar outline and to purchase tickets. This seminar always sells out, so pre-registration is necessary. Please click on the link to register.

Two Day Marine Meteorology Weather Course (Level 1) 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 follow up to his hour seminars with a two day course for a mariner's self reliance in understanding High Frequency (HF) Single Side Band (SSB) Radio-facsimile weather charts (also available on the Internet) and predicting marine weather.

His 38 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 ocean and atmospheric environment that you boat in. As a former mariner, Lee knows that this is necessary and important for not only in determining your own weather forecasts, but making strategic decisions whether operating with the coastal waters, offshore, or in trans-ocean crossings.

Two Day Course Includes:

Concepts of atmospheric behavior and its cause & effects of marine weather
Basics of cloud formations and related visibility concerns
Basics of surface weather and patterns
Interpretation of OPC and TPC surface pressure charts
OPC wind & wave chart interpretation
Introduction to Tropical Cyclone basics & avoidance
Workbook of application exercises & note taking guide of the material presented

Course Fee 325.00
Dates 1/29–1/30
Location Navy Pier Room TBD
Time 8am–3pm
Includes Strictly Sail Yacht Club ticket to the show ($60.00 value)

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Third Coast Cruising’s Navigation Classes — January 29th and January 30th from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Have you ever dreamed of sailing in a Tropical Paradise but the thought of navigating reefs and channels was holding you back? Have you ever wondered how you would navigate if your GPS failed? Take a two day Navigation Seminar and you will learn the essentials of navigating without a GPS and give you the confidence you need to navigate just about anywhere in the world. Click here for more details and to pre-register.

Pre-Registration Required For All Paid Seminars Above.
Hourly Seminars Below Are Included With the Price of Admission. For more information please contact Kevin Murphy or 401.293.5207. Thank you.

Don't Miss Jack Klang's Seminars in Booth 202

Thursday January 27th
12:45 PM Sail Trim for Cruisers
2:00 PM Single Handed Docking

Friday January 28th
2:00 PM Single Handed Docking
4:30 PM Sail Trim for Cruisers

Saturday January 29th
2:00 PM Sail Trim for Cruisers
5:30 PM Single Handed Docking

Sunday January 30th
10:30 AM Single Handed Docking
11:45 AM Sail Trim for Cruisers

2011 Schedule Available Mid November 2010.

The Strictly Sail Seminar Series is Presented by Blue Water Sailing magazine

Hourly Seminars Below Are Free With The Price of Admission.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Time	Seminar	Speaker	Location
12:45	Basic Celestial Navigation	Ken Gebhart	301
This seminar explores answers to the question "how should we think about celestial navigation in this GPS age"? Simple examples and theory, along with an overview of formal theory are presented in order to show how easy celestial Navigation can be. The attendees will be able to go home and plot his position celestially without buying tools or instruments. Modern developments in equipment and resources for learning and practicing celestial navigation are presented. Sponsored by: Celestaire
Ken is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a Federally licensed navigator. He is the founder of Celestaire, Inc., the largest sextant seller in the world. Ken has been presenting basic and advanced celestial navigation seminars at most major sailboat shows since the first Sail Expo in 1993. His seminars are not only effective, but entertaining as well. Each attendee will be given a set of notes from the seminar which will be very useful for review.
12:45	Cruising the Bahamas	Pam Wall	305
Pam has been cruising the Bahamas for over 30 years. Come join Pam in a cruise around the Abacos in the Bahamas. Get all kinds of good information on what to see, where to sail, and what to do in the lovely Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
12:45	At the Mercy of the Sea	John Kretschmer	307
This talk describes my 2007 best selling book, At the Mercy of the Sea, the story of three sailors caught in a Caribbean Hurricane. While the story is riveting, and reveals an amazing act of heroism, it is also sad but powerfully instructive. This is a candid and honest discussion about how to handle sailboats in severe conditions. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
12:45	Two on a Boat - How to Keep it Afloat	Josie Longo	309
Just like mono-hulls and mutli-hulls are not good or bad just different, so are men and women. Women learn process and communicate differently. It’s not good or bad, just different. This is a light hearted look at how couple can work better together aboard a boat when they understand how the other approaches and views the world differently. Sponsored by: All Women's Sailing Connection
Captain Josie is the inventor of the Sailing Wind Wheel and author of the 2x Micro Method and Two on a Boat How to keep it Afloat. She started sailing in 1991 in the Pacific NW. She has since single-handed her boat throughout the Bahamas, crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as crew and sailed in a variety of locations throughout the world including New Zealand and Greece. She started teaching sailing in 2003 specializing in private classes for couples. Her books are geared toward empowering women on the water and helping them see the wind like never before. She makes learning a breeze.
12:45	Which Propeller? Fixed, Folding, Feathering, 2 or 3 Blade?	Larry Pfister	317
Which propeller fits your budget, sailing style, boat, motor and sailing location? Should it be fixed, feathering, folding, 2 blade or 3 blade? Why do many of the older popular boats have the wrong sized propeller? What should you know about your boat before ordering a new motor? Sponsored by: Performance Propellers
Larry Pfister, a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, has been director of operations and sales for Performance Propellers, a CDI company, for 5 years. Prior to joining Performance Propellers Larry designed various electrical and mechanical products for explosive and marine environments. With 30 years of experience in the design of plastic products and electrical components he is uniquely qualified to advance the development of plastic propellers and future applications of propellers in the emerging electric motor technologies. He has been an avid sailor for 20 years and has sailed primarily in The lakes of New York, the Nantucket sound area of New England, and an occasional trip to the Caribbean.
12:45	Saving Sailing - The Story of Choices, Families, Time Commitments, and How We Can Create a Better Future.	Nick Hayes	318
Participation in sailing is declining in America, down more than 40% since 1997 and 70% since 1979. The book Saving Sailing presents a provocative argument and action plan - sure to appeal to sailors everywhere - for the revival quality uses of free time for rewarding intergenerational pastimes, lifelong hobbies, and free-time pursuits. In his presentation, Hayes will share his experiences while researching and writing the book and share ideas for helping sailors to help newcomers to join in. His talks are lively, funny, educational and inspirational. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Nicholas Hayes is a market researcher, avid sailor and the author of the popular and provocative new book Saving Sailing. Nick has studied sailing, sailors, sailing clubs and the industry for 12 years and has interviewed 1,200 sailors worldwide since '04, culminating in the book. Sharing sailing is a labor of love, for Nick, and he contributes significant energies to it. He served on the Board of the Milwaukee Yacht Club for four years, helping the club to renew its youth training clubhouse and growing its major regattas. He is active on the Junior Committee at the South Shore Yacht Club, and he currently serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, chairing its Program Committee, setting program strategy and objectives. And he has traveled domestically and abroad, sharing the lessons of his research.
12:45	Sudden Cardiac Arrest Doesn't Wait Until You Come Ashore... Are You Rescue-Ready?	Allyn Cutts	319
If your son, daughter, spouse, or friend suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while on the water... are you rescue ready? Sudden Cardiac Arrest waits for no one, and will happen anywhere. Discover the simple steps you can take to insure the safety of your family and friends, whether on land or on the water. Sponsored by: American Med Supply
Allyn is always searching for new ways to bring attention to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the #1 killer of men, women, and children in the US. SCA leads to more deaths annually than breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer and AIDS combined. Of the 305,000 sudden cardiac arrest victims, 85-90% could be saved if the first responder had the proper knowledge and equipment. Allyn’s company, American Med Supply, is one of the nation’s leading providers of automated external defibrillators and training, and supplies many of the largest cities and municipalities, gas & electric companies, police forces, and government branches in the US.
12:45	Basic Marine Weather Interpretation Skills	Lee Chesneau	320
Attendees will be introduced to some surface weather maps with probing questions as to what they see and what the anticipated weather forecasts are for several geographical areas from east and the west coasts and other areas of the country. This portion of the presentation is a reality check for basic weather chart interpretation skills. There will be an important discussion concerning human intelligence products as generated by the National Weather Service (NWS), the largest of six government agents under the administration of NOAA, versus government originated numerical and graphical weather models. A brief discussion of Tropical Cyclone avoidance techniques using the 1-2-3 Rule will be reviewed along with regional weather events such as Gulf Stream North Wall episodes, gap wind events such as the Santa Anna winds off of southern California, and Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec events. Whether you are just spending a day in Tampa Bay, the Chesapeake Bay, or the Puget Sound, coastal cruising off east or west coasts, or are planning to blue water cruise further offshore, you should not miss this presentation! For a more intense and comprehensive weather seminar, consider Lee's two day course above. Sponsored by: Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather
Lee Chesneau is a highly seasoned senior marine meteorologist with a distinguished 36 year career in maritime weather forecasting, ship routing, writing, key note speaker at seminars, and a certified U.S. Coast Guard STCW Basic and Advanced Meteorology instructor. Lee’s focus as an accomplished instructor and lecturer for various maritime organizations is educating every seagoing mariner on self reliance in marine weather and forecasting, strategic routing, and most importantly, in prudent self reliant decision making. He has his own company Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather www.marineweatherbylee.com and e-mail at lee@chesneaumarineweather.com.
12:45	Cruising the Lake Erie Islands	David Bello	321
This seminar will introduce the fabulous Lake Erie Islands to cruisers. Sailing directions to the islands, hazards, weather, and best routes will be presented. In addition, the unique personalities of each of the islands will be discussed as well as what to see and do, best times to go, and insider tips. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
2:00	The Viking	Lorraine Straw	301
Enjoy a visually rich presentation about the Viking ship “Godstad” that sailed from Norway to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The first ever replica Viking ship is an exact replica of the boat unearthed in Norway. In 1880 sailors made a courageous crossing of the North Atlantic proving that Nosesman could have sailed from Scandinavia to North America in just a vessel. In addition to the story of its construction and unique journey, attendees can learn about the current stabilization and preservation efforts. Sponsored by: Friends of the Viking
Lorraine Straw is president of the Friends of the Viking Ship, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and public display of the 1893 Viking ship. Her presentation on the history of the “Godstad” ship is a result of research at museums and libraries in Iowa and Illinois, correspondence with Norway, and hours of web research. A life-long resident of Chicago, Lorraine is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute.
2:00	Sailing to Europe and Back: The Atlantic Circle	John & Amanda Neal	305
An exciting voyage with exotic landfalls! Colorful images and passage planning information follow a free detailed handout. Depart Bermuda or BVI in May to the Azores, then cruise Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Madeira, Canaries before returning to the Bahamas by mid-December Sponsored by: West Marine John Neal sailed to the South Pacific in 1974 at age 22 on a 27' sloop, wrote Log of Mahina, a best seller, and has logged 284,000 miles. Since 1976, John's passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising and he has conducted 142 sail-training expeditions in the South Pacific, Patagonia, Antarctica, Atlantic, Scandinavia and the Arctic aboard Mahina Tiare II & III. Amanda Swan Neal grew up in Auckland and set sail for the South Pacific at age 12 aboard a boat she helped her parents build. Upon returning to New Zealand, she became a sailmaker and rigger, completing the Whitbread Around the World Race as rigger aboard Maiden, the first all-women Whitbread boat. Amanda has logged 242,000 miles including two Sydney-Hobart Races and seven Cape Horn roundings and was involved in tall ship sail training in New Zealand prior to joining Mahina Tiare in 1994. She is author of The Essential Galley Companion. www.mahina.com.

2:00	Cruising as a Family	Jean & John Silverwood	307
Hear the tale of how one family took off for an extended cruise and ended up surviving a shipwreck. Learning about emergency situations, ensuring you have the right equipment including the right boat. This seminar focuses on overcoming adversity, the joys of sailing, discovering destinations, sailing with children, and how the experience affected our family. Enjoy an extensive slide show of the places we visited and the things the kids did including photos from our rescue. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
John and Jean Silverwood live in San Diego, California. The couple set a goal to take their kids sailing for an extended period of time. After planning and saving, they found their 55 foot Lagoon Catamaran while attending the Miami Boat Show in February of 2003. They packed up and moved their four kids ages 3 to 14 on board and sailed from New York to French Polynesia, spending time in the Caribbean, Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos along the way. Bound for Australia, they found themselves shipwrecked, and fighting for their lives. They are talking about their next boat and adventure. The Silverwoods wrote the bestselling book "Black Wave" and have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours. Fox's, America's Newsroom, Inside Edition, CBS’S The Morning Show, and several publications such as Readers Digest, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Post and USA Today. www.jsilverwood.com
2:00	Winches	Harken	309
De-mystify the modern winch. This seminar explores what the numbers mean, how to keep your winches in working order and power winch options. Sponsored by: Harken

2:00	What's in your toolbox?	Scott Sky Smith	317
Every boat owner needs to be prepared to do basic maintenance on their boat. On the water, in the slip or on the trailer, there are always projects that an owner can undertake. But like a professional mechanic, owners wont need to invest in a giant roller tool box packed with enough equipment to tackle every know repair. But there is a minimum amount of tools and owner needs. This seminar will high light a few basic items that every owner should own, carry and know how to use. Whether it is a light bulb or life line repair, with the correct tools and basic knowledge almost any owner can get it done. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Scott “Sky” Smith is a columnist/writer for numerous national magazines; he is the author of “Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects” and ”How To Buy A Single-Engine Airplane” and “How To Build A Hot Tuner Car”, (published by Motorbooks International and available at bookstores across the country or direct from Sky Smith, Inc.).
2:00	Get more out of your Practice and Training Time.	Skip Dieball	318
Just like any sport, sailboat racing requires practice time. Having been involved in many campaigns, Skip Dieball knows there’s a right way and a wrong way to utilizing practice time. Join Skip and learn some creative ways to a goal-oriented practice schedule. Sponsored by: Sail America
Skip Dieball is an accomplished sailmaker & sailing professional. In his sailing career, Dieball has earned 2 North American Championships, 17 National titles and 10 Midwinter titles. In addition to these achievements, he actively pursued an opportunity to represent the United States in both the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and 2008 as a coach. Dieball continues to build on the success that brought him a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year nomination in 2004. His annual racing schedule includes participating in Interlake, Thistle, Lightning and J/22 Midwinter and National Championships as well as the Lightning World Championship every two years. Dieball owns the sailmaking lofts Dieball Sailing in Toledo and Cleveland and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
2:00	NorseBoat 17.5 Through The Northwest Passage	Kevin Jeffrey	319
This seminar tells the story of the Arctic Mariner Expedition summer 2009. On this epic journey two British Royal Marines sailed, rowed and when necessary dragged their production NorseBoat 17.5 across the ice in a historic 1400 mile voyage through the arctic's Northwest Passage. The expedition was conceived to support the UK based charity 'Toe in the Water', which uses adventure sailing to rehabilitate men and women injured serving their country. The two adventurers encountered sailing to windward in extreme conditions, rowing on glassy seas, sailing steadily at 6 knots with strong following winds, and being locked in ice floes for days on end. They also encountered charging bears, curious whales, and the warm, friendly inhabitants of the arctic. A NorseBoat 17.5 sailing & rowing cruiser was chosen by the marines for its seaworthiness, versatility, high performance and classic lines. The NorseBoat 17.5 can be sailed, rowed by 1 or 2 persons, and used as a comfortable camp cruiser. Sponsored by: NorseBoat Sailing & Rowing Cruisers
Kevin Jeffrey is the president and founder of NorseBoat Limited in the Canadian Maritimes. He is a mechanical engineer who has been active in the sailing industry for over 25 years as a writer, publisher and designer/builder. His published books include Independent Energy Guide, Sailor's Multihull Guide, and Adventuring With Children.
2:00	Sailboat Steering Maintenance and Repair	Chuck Gilchrest	320
Detailed information on performing routine maintenance on a variety of sailboat steering systems, including chain/wire, rack and pinion, and geared steering commonly found on most production boats. We also discuss preventive measures to reduce the chance of steering failures such as inspection criteria, lubrication of critical components, and recommended service intervals for most types of systems. Sponsored by: Edson International
Chuck Gilchrest is the Marine Sales Manager of Edson International, the world's leading manufacturer of Sailboat steering systems and has spent over 25 years in sales and customer service roles that cover a variety of mechanical systems. Chuck lives in South Dartmouth, MA and is an avid sailboat racer.
2:00	The Economics of Sailing -- Ownership, Fractional & Charter Clubs	David Bello	321
The seminar compares the relative costs to sail among yacht ownership, fractional ownership and charter clubs and destination charters. The seminar will present real life examples and analyze the economics of each situation, making recommendations among the choices based on differing sailing patterns. The pros and cons of each type of sailing are also presented and discussed. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
3:15	The Whys of Sailing with Captain Science	Scott Welty	301
My book, The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books, 2007), presents many connections between sailing/cruising and the basic laws of nature. The seminar will feature a number of live demonstrations and audience participation based on some of the concepts in the book. Such things as torque, hull speed, the green flash, and lightning will be explored. Sponsored by: The Why Book of Sailing
After a career teaching high school and college physics including a stint doing science shows at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry I set sail with my wife and cat in 2005. Years of gunkholing Lake Michigan had given us the fever so we sold everything and sailed out of Chicago, through the Great Lakes and south to the Caribbean. Along the way I put together a collection of observations connecting sailing with basic ideas of physics. That turned into The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books - 2007). I'm back in Chicago for a year teaching physics at Columbia College and begging rides on other people's sailboats.
3:15	South Pacific Cruising from Panama to New Zealand	John & Amanda Neal	305
Sail to exotic South Seas islands and dance on white sand beaches. Weather, passage planning, secluded anchorages plus new services available to cruisers are paramount and included in a free handout. Based on John & Amanda Neal’s combined 316,000 miles and 50 years of South Pacific experience. Sponsored by: West Marine John Neal sailed to the South Pacific in 1974 at age 22 on a 27' sloop, wrote Log of Mahina, a best seller, and has logged 284,000 miles. Since 1976, John's passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising and he has conducted 142 sail-training expeditions in the South Pacific, Patagonia, Antarctica, Atlantic, Scandinavia and the Arctic aboard Mahina Tiare II & III. Amanda Swan Neal grew up in Auckland and set sail for the South Pacific at age 12 aboard a boat she helped her parents build. Upon returning to New Zealand, she became a sailmaker and rigger, completing the Whitbread Around the World Race as rigger aboard Maiden, the first all-women Whitbread boat. Amanda has logged 242,000 miles including two Sydney-Hobart Races and seven Cape Horn roundings and was involved in tall ship sail training in New Zealand prior to joining Mahina Tiare in 1994. She is author of The Essential Galley Companion. www.mahina.com.

3:15	Introduction to Great Lakes Cruising	Jack Klang	307
This seminar is perfect for sailors and families planning to cruise the Great Lakes under sail. Topics will include: boat selection and equipment, docking and anchoring options, equipment and knowledge needed, planning the cruise, gaining experience and courage, as well as exciting destinations to visit. Ample time will be provided for questions from the audience. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
3:15	Sailing Made Easy	Thom Burns	309
Sailing Made Easy is designed to excite the new sailor while reviewing the basics. Tips include avoiding the big mistakes which drive the novice or significant other off the boat. "No white knuckles." Presentation is accompanied by American Sailing Association's "Sailing Made Easy." Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
3:15	My Trip Aboard a Great Lakes Freighter	Bill Strauss	317
Join Bill Strauss as he tells the story about his travels aboard a thousand foot laker. He will explain how these behemoth provide valuable commerce to the Midwest. Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Bill Strauss is an associate director of the Chicago Maritime Festival, avid sailor, USCG Auxiliary instructor, and senior economist at the Federal Reserve.
3:15	Battens and Why They are Needed	Romeo Robichaud	318
Explanation how battens are made what materials are used and what there purpose are. Difference between full compression and partial leech battens and how they affect the life of your sail and sailing performance. Sponsored by: Robichaud Batten System Inc
Romeo Robichaud has been in composites for over 40 years and manufacturing battens since 1983. He work with most major sailofts and designers though out the world. He builds battens for the Optimist class, all the Olympic class boats, cruisers, racers including the recent Volvo and AC boats.
3:15	Renewable Energy Keeps Sailing Adventures on Course	Carl Medley	319
Sailor presenters will detail their experience living on a sailing yacht powered by the wind and sun. Attendees will participate in a facilitated, interactive discussion regarding best practices and considerations for using and selecting renewable energy solutions for sailing vessels. Sponsored by: Eclipse Technologies, LLC
Carl L. Medley II has been sailing the waters of inland lakes and the crystal blue Caribbean Sea for over a decade. His fascination of renewable energy and technology, combined with his passion for sailing, led him to pursue a career that combines all three. As president and founder of Eclipse Technologies, Carl is dedicated to helping clients find and implement cutting-edge technology solutions that will make their lives easier.
3:15	TBD		320


3:15	A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Cruise	Randy Deering	321
Step by step planning for short-term cruises for new boat owners or charterers. Tips on cruising guides, weather, boats, durations, sailing directions, anchorage, emergencies, provisions, etc. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Randy Deering is the owner/operator of ANAGO Associates a consulting and training company for management skills, strategic planning and leadership development. He is also a professional sailor including a charter captain (including numerous corporate leadership building flotillas); a sailing instructor; a boat delivery skipper in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and Caribbean. And he is the author of “A Sailor’s Guide to Life” and “A Sailor Looks at Leadership”
4:30	Reading the wind	Skip Dieball	301
Tips for reading the wind will improve your boat speed. Sponsored by: Sail America
Skip Dieball is an accomplished sailmaker & sailing professional. In his sailing career, Dieball has earned 2 North American Championships, 17 National titles and 10 Midwinter titles. In addition to these achievements, he actively pursued an opportunity to represent the United States in both the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and 2008 as a coach. Dieball continues to build on the success that brought him a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year nomination in 2004. His annual racing schedule includes participating in Interlake, Thistle, Lightning and J/22 Midwinter and National Championships as well as the Lightning World Championship every two years. Dieball owns the sailmaking lofts Dieball Sailing in Toledo and Cleveland and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
4:30	A Family Sails Around the World	Pam Wall	305
Join Pam and Andy Wall and their two small children as they sail their 39 foot sloop around the world. This wonderful sailing family adventure took six years. Enjoy the entertaining stories, and learn from the thrilling experiences of a family seeing the world from their own home, their boat KANDARIK. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
4:30	Wilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National Park	Niels Jensen	307
This is a program about the deep fjords, rocky reefs, hurricane holes, spectacular scenery, unusual wildlife, and pristine forests of the Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior. The 45-mile long island group is located close to the Canadian border, and it is a desired cruising destination by many Great Lakes sailors. This lively presentation includes sailing directions, weather consideration, must-see anchorages, wilderness sailing preparedness, and safety recommendation. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Niels R. Jensen a member for the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), serving on its board and Log Book Committee. A journalist by trade, Jensen has written for SAIL, Sailing, Northern Breezes, Good Old Boat, and GLCC Lifeline magazines. He has been a speaker at Strictly Sail, Chicago, for the past three years, and holds a USCG Master’s license.
4:30	Standard Rigging Basics: How to Tune Your Rig	Dan Knight	309
Sponsored by: Crowley's Yacht Yard

4:30	Tall Ships	Patricia Lock	317
In 2010 a fleet of international, East Coast and Great Lakes tall ships will sailing into all five Great Lakes for the first time, visiting 7-10 major cites. Chicago will welcome 20-25 ships. Adventurers, novices, and sailors alike have the opportunity to enjoy and test themselves has part of this amazing experience. Lessons taught on board range from navigation, fresh water ecology, sail training, seafaring under square sails and schooner sails, and at the helm on ships from 137 ‘to 197’. Seminar attendees will learn about tall ships and what they can learn while on board sailing on Lake Michigan., Lake Superior and much more. Sponsored by: Navy Pier
A junior sailor growing up, Patricia Lock now celebrates life on board by promoting sail trailing on tall ships in the Great Lakes. Patti has managed the voyages of vessels such as the Flagship Niagara, HMS Bounty, and Pride of Baltimore II. Producer of Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 to be held on Navy Pier, August 24-29, Patti is also the flee recruiter preparing for one of the largest historic tall ship fleets in modern times to come to the Great Lakes.
4:30	What Sailing Taught Me About Living	John Otterbacher	318
40,000 miles and six ocean crossings later, John mines some entirely non-technical life lessons learned from his adventures and misadventures. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Since earning his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, John taught collage, served as a State Representative and Senator (Michigan), worked as a psychotherapist, and sailed over 40,000 miles, including a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic. A long-time contributor to Cruising World and other publications, he is the author of "Sailing Grace"(www.sailing-grace.com).
4:30	What to Wear	David Pritchard	319
Join David Pritchard as he unpacks the world of technical clothing choices. Learn how performance fabrics are selected, what features to look for in your Foul Weather Gear, and how to choose the best interactive layering systems to meet your needs. Learn about UPF protective garments and extremities protection. Sponsored by: Gill
David Pritchard is the president of Gill North America - Americas leading Foul Weather Gear brand. David's passion for sailing culminated in a marine profession. An sailor for 45 years in One Designs and enjoys cruising with his family.
4:30	Lessons Learned for a Collision at Sea	Hester Rumberg	320
What happens if your sailboat collides with another vessel at sea? Topics such as who might conduct a search and rescue, and which officials can lead an investigation in the aftermath will be discussed, as well as the issues involving legal and monetary recourse. Safety measures to avoid collisions will also be presented. These lessons are based on a true incident, and on recent research and collaborative deliberations with professional mariners, and are relevant whether you sail locally or offshore. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Hester Rumberg is a seasoned offshore sailor with 40,000 miles under her harness. She was the Vice-President of the Sleavin Family Foundation, set up to promote maritime safety. Hester is a member of the Council of American Master Mariners, and has spoken at the United States Coast Guard Academy, as well as to many groups interested in boating, both professional and recreational. She is the author of Ten Degrees of Reckoning, and professionally, Dr Rumberg is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist.
4:30	Basic Spinnaker (asymmetrical and poled) handling and trim	Gary Shaw	321
Will present slides and lecture on how to pack, launch, jibe, reef, and take down spinnakers for those with limited spinnaker experience or who are sailing with family, friends, or small or inexperienced crews. Additionally, I will present pictures of spinnakers on various points of sail and discuss the trimming aspects of the sail to help maximize performance of the sail. Sponsored by: V.F. Shaw Co, Inc
Inventor and manufacturer of the Chutescoop spinnaker control system which we have been building for 30 years. I have nearly 50 years of sailing experience including cruising, racing, ocean sailing and former volunteer sailing coach for the U. S. Naval Academy varsity off shore sailing team.
5:45	Sailboats For A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging	John Kretschmer	301
This seminar is a candid and honest look at great boats for world voyaging. It focuses on new and used boats, and what to look for when considering a boat for crossing an ocean. Audience questions are welcome. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
5:45	Preparations for Offshore Cruising	Liza Copeland	305
Planning your dream whether weekend, coastal or circumnavigator * Choosing the right boat and tips on how to handle the purchase * Getting experience * Outfitting your boat for cruising with equipment that works for you * Electrics and electronics. Prioritizing, some pros and cons * Engines, fuels and filters * The sail plan and rig * Anchors, rodes and anchoring routines (also docking) * Setting up the boat for safe and comfortable voyaging - above deck and below * The joys and hazards of cruising * Route planning, weather and resources * Piloting, charting options and cruising guides * Officialdom, visas and cruising permits * Medical requirements and facilities, first aid kit and typical medical complaints * Insurance - boat and medical * Communications - onboard and ashore * Budgeting and money management * Provisioning, availability and stowage * Cultural tips and travel ashore - planning, travel guides, buses and tours * Cruising with kids, pets, pests, guests and casual crew * Leaving the boat short and long term * The crunch of cruising - living with your partner/crew 24 hours a day - all sweet harmony - yeah right! * The secret of being a successful cruiser . . . . Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
5:45	Canal Cruising in the South of France	Ralph/Pixie Folsom	307
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of F Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of French canal charters, along with tips on choice destinations, wineries, restaurants, markets and lots of romance. They even cover how to buy and maintain French canal boats. Their guide, Canal Cruising in the South of France: The Romantic Canal du Midi is now in its 11th edition. When not in France, Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Pixie and Ralph share their passions and expertise at the 2010 Chicago Strictly Sail Authors’ Corner and seminars, and at www.SeaFeverGear.com. They welcome you with smiles!
5:45	All About Sails	Jack Klang	309
Good performance and long life are the goals for every sail. You will learn how to: how to recognize quality sails, evaluate the condition of your current sails, how to prolong their life including chaffe and rip protection, cleaning, drying, and storing sails during winter. No sales pitch, just straight talk All About Sails. time for audience questions will be provided. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
5:45	Sailing the northern Lakes of Italy - Lago maggiore , Garda and Lago di Como	Wendy Olsen	317


5:45	Life Aboard 19th Century Sailing Ships	Tom Kastle	318
Through song and story, go back in time with Tom Kastle, to an era when 200-300 tall ships sailed from Chicago and around the Great Lakes during the heyday of sail in the late 1800s Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Tom Kastle is a singer, sailor, songwriter, and teller of tales and a co-director of the Chicago Maritime Festival. His work has been published in Sea History, Pirates, and A Treasury of Chicago Maritime History, an anthology published by the Chicago Maritime Society. In the Great Lakes, Tom has served as a captain aboard the tall ships Windy, Windy II, Friends Good Will, Inland Seas, and Red Witch.
5:45	Collision Avoidance: sound and light signals made easy	David Horst	319
Collision Avoidance - Sound and Light Signals Made Easy. Rules 32-37 condensed from U.S.C.G Navigation Rules for International and Inland. Easy to remember summary of the rules with a handy reference card. Sponsored by: Signal Mate
David Horst, an electronic engineer, has a U.S.C.G Masters License with Auxiliary sail and Towing Endorsements. He is a manufacturer of marine safety equipment and certified LED navigation lights. He is a member of NMMA, and Sail & Power Squadron. He has been boating on the Chesapeake Bay for 25 years.
5:45	Basic Marine Weather Interpretation Skills	Lee Chesneau	320
Attendees will be introduced to some surface weather maps with probing questions as to what they see and what the anticipated weather forecasts are for several geographical areas from east and the west coasts and other areas of the country. This portion of the presentation is a reality check for basic weather chart interpretation skills. There will be an important discussion concerning human intelligence products as generated by the National Weather Service (NWS), the largest of six government agents under the administration of NOAA, versus government originated numerical and graphical weather models. A brief discussion of Tropical Cyclone avoidance techniques using the 1-2-3 Rule will be reviewed along with regional weather events such as Gulf Stream North Wall episodes, gap wind events such as the Santa Anna winds off of southern California, and Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec events. Whether you are just spending a day in Tampa Bay, the Chesapeake Bay, or the Puget Sound, coastal cruising off east or west coasts, or are planning to blue water cruise further offshore, you should not miss this presentation! For a more intense and comprhensive weather seminar please consider Lee's full day course above. Sponsored by: Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather
Lee Chesneau is a highly seasoned senior marine meteorologist with a distinguished 36 year career in maritime weather forecasting, ship routing, writing, key note speaker at seminars, and a certified U.S. Coast Guard STCW Basic and Advanced Meteorology instructor. Lee’s focus as an accomplished instructor and lecturer for various maritime organizations is educating every seagoing mariner on self reliance in marine weather and forecasting, strategic routing, and most importantly, in prudent self reliant decision making. He has his own company Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather www.marineweatherbylee.com and e-mail at lee@chesneaumarineweather.com.
5:45	Cruising Opportunities for Lake Michigan Fractional Sail	Charlie and Marilyn Olson	321
Fractional Sailing leasing Fractional Sailing–leasing a share of a boat for the season is fast becoming the budget saving way to sail Lake Michigan. Scheduling programs tailored to you own usages and preference can make it possible to sail when you want without the ownership hassles that frustrate so many boat owners. Most sailing is done from your home harbor, but cruising is also an option. This seminar explains how to incorporate lake crossings, harbor hobs, and weekend or longer getaways into your Lake Michigan fraction sailing program. Sponsored by: Olson’s Classic Yachts
Charlie and Mary Olson are principal owner in Olson’s Classic Yachts Fractional sailing firm.

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Friday, January 29, 2010

Time	Seminar	Speaker	Location
11:30	Basic Marine Weather Interpretation Skills	Lee Chesneau	301
Attendees will be introduced to some surface weather maps with probing questions as to what they see and what the anticipated weather forecasts are for several geographical areas from east and the west coasts and other areas of the country. This portion of the presentation is a reality check for basic weather chart interpretation skills. There will be an important discussion concerning human intelligence products as generated by the National Weather Service (NWS), the largest of six government agents under the administration of NOAA, versus government originated numerical and graphical weather models. A brief discussion of Tropical Cyclone avoidance techniques using the 1-2-3 Rule will be reviewed along with regional weather events such as Gulf Stream North Wall episodes, gap wind events such as the Santa Anna winds off of southern California, and Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec events. Whether you are just spending a day in Tampa Bay, the Chesapeake Bay, or the Puget Sound, coastal cruising off east or west coasts, or are planning to blue water cruise further offshore, you should not miss this presentation! For a more intense and comprehensive weather seminar please consider Lee's Two Day Seminar above. Sponsored by: Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather
Lee Chesneau is a highly seasoned senior marine meteorologist with a distinguished 36 year career in maritime weather forecasting, ship routing, writing, key note speaker at seminars, and a certified U.S. Coast Guard STCW Basic and Advanced Meteorology instructor. Lee’s focus as an accomplished instructor and lecturer for various maritime organizations is educating every seagoing mariner on self reliance in marine weather and forecasting, strategic routing, and most importantly, in prudent self reliant decision making. He has his own company Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather www.marineweatherbylee.com and e-mail at lee@chesneaumarineweather.com.
11:30	Galley Essentials with Amanda	Amanda Swan Neal	305
Amanda shares her recent worldwide offshore galley adventures, showing you how to excel in provisioning, organizing, cooking and entertaining aboard. Amanda’s Galley Essentials column features monthly in 48 North magazine and she is also contributes to Blue Water Sailing and Cruising World magazines. Sponsored by: West Marine Amanda Swan Neal grew up in Auckland and set sail for the South Pacific at age 12 aboard a boat she helped her parents build. Upon returning to New Zealand, she became a sailmaker and rigger, completing the Whitbread Around the World Race as rigger aboard Maiden, the first all-women Whitbread boat. Amanda has logged 242,000 miles including two Sydney-Hobart Races and seven Cape Horn roundings and was involved in tall ship sail training in New Zealand prior to joining Mahina Tiare in 1994. She is author of The Essential Galley Companion. www.mahina.com.

11:30	Cruising the Bahamas	Pam Wall	307
Pam has been cruising the Bahamas for over 30 years. Come join Pam in a cruise around the Abacos in the Bahamas. Get all kinds of good information on what to see, where to sail, and what to do in the lovely Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
11:30	Basic Spinnaker (asymmetrical and poled) handling and trim	Gary Shaw	309
Will present slides and lecture on how to pack, launch, jibe, reef, and take down spinnakers for those with limited spinnaker experience or who are sailing with family, friends, or small or inexperienced crews. Additionally, I will present pictures of spinnakers on various points of sail and discuss the trimming aspects of the sail to help maximize performance of the sail. Sponsored by: V.F. Shaw Co, Inc
Inventor and manufacturer of the Chutescoop spinnaker control system which we have been building for 30 years. I have nearly 50 years of sailing experience including cruising, racing, ocean sailing and former volunteer sailing coach for the U. S. Naval Academy varsity off shore sailing team.
11:30	Sailboat Steering Maintenance and Repair	Chuck Gilchrest	317
Detailed information on performing routine maintenance on a variety of sailboat steering systems, including chain/wire, rack and pinion, and geared steering commonly found on most production boats. We also discuss preventive measures to reduce the chance of steering failures such as inspection criteria, lubrication of critical components, and recommended service intervals for most types of systems. Sponsored by: Edson International
Chuck Gilchrest is the Marine Sales Manager of Edson International, the world's leading manufacturer of Sailboat steering systems and has spent over 25 years in sales and customer service roles that cover a variety of mechanical systems. Chuck lives in South Dartmouth, MA and is an avid sailboat racer.
11:30	Benefits of Synthetic Standing Rigging	John Franta	318
This seminar will explore the benefits of using synthetic standing rigging. You will understand both the benefits and the limitations of this new material type. John will give a light but data based presentation on the merits of using synthetic line for Standing Rigging. Sponsored by: Colligo Marine
John Franta is an engineer, sailor and a director at Colligo Marine. He has spent years studying synthetic rigging and its applications to the sailing/marine world. John is an avid multihuller and keeps a 40 foot racer/cruiser trimaran in the sea of Cortez in Mexico.
11:30	Cruising the Suncoast	Randy Deering	319
Trip planning, best marinas & anchorages, things to see and do, sailing directions, charters and places to stay! Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Randy Deering is the owner/operator of ANAGO Associates a consulting and training company for management skills, strategic planning and leadership development. He is also a professional sailor including a charter captain (including numerous corporate leadership building flotillas); a sailing instructor; a boat delivery skipper in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and Caribbean. And he is the author of “A Sailor’s Guide to Life” and “A Sailor Looks at Leadership”
11:30	Cold Water Survival Techniques	Coast Guard	320
Learn about cold water survival techniques. Watch as video presentation showing effects of cold water and survival techniques as eight volunteers were subjected to 45 degree F. water with minutes to survive. Q and A to follow. Presented by the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sponsored by: U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary

11:30	Performance Handicapping for Racing Sailboats	Paul Ansfield	321
General procedures for prediction of speed potential of racing/cruising sailboats. Using race results for sharpening handicaps, appeal of determined handicaps. Sponsored by: Lake Michigan PHRF
Paul Ansfield is a racing sailor and Executive Director of the Lake Michigan Performance Handicapping Racing Fleet, an affiliate of US SAILNG's Performance Handicapping Racing Fleet (USPHRF). He Chairs the USPHRF Technical Rule Committee. Ansfield is past chair of the National Offshore Council and its current secretary. He is an Officer of US SAILING's House of Delegates. He is past chair and current member of the International Sailing Federation's Empirical Handicapping Systems Subcommittee. Ansfield is a US SAILING delegate to the International Sailing Federation.
12:45	Tall Ships	Patricia Lock	301
In 2010 a fleet of international, East Coast and Great Lakes tall ships will sailing into all five Great Lakes for the first time, visiting 7-10 major cites. Chicago will welcome 20-25 ships. Adventurers, novices, and sailors alike have the opportunity to enjoy and test themselves has part of this amazing experience. Lessons taught on board range from navigation, fresh water ecology, sail training, seafaring under square sails and schooner sails, and at the helm on ships from 137 ‘to 197’. Seminar attendees will learn about tall ships and what they can learn while on board sailing on Lake Michigan., Lake Superior and much more. Sponsored by: Navy Pier
A junior sailor growing up, Patricia Lock now celebrates life on board by promoting sail trailing on tall ships in the Great Lakes. Patti has managed the voyages of vessels such as the Flagship Niagara, HMS Bounty, and Pride of Baltimore II. Producer of Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 to be held on Navy Pier, August 24-29, Patti is also the flee recruiter preparing for one of the largest historic tall ship fleets in modern times to come to the Great Lakes.
12:45	All About Sails	Jack Klang	305
Good performance and long life are the goals for every sail. You will learn how to: how to recognize quality sails, evaluate the condition of your current sails, how to prolong their life including chaffe and rip protection, cleaning, drying, and storing sails during winter. No sales pitch, just straight talk All About Sails. time for audience questions will be provided. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
12:45	Sailboats For A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging	John Kretschmer	307
This seminar is a candid and honest look at great boats for world voyaging. It focuses on new and used boats, and what to look for when considering a boat for crossing an ocean. Audience questions are welcome. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
12:45	What Sailing Taught Me About Living	John Otterbacher	309
40,000 miles and six ocean crossings later, John mines some entirely non-technical life lessons learned from his adventures and misadventures. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Since earning his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, John taught collage, served as a State Representative and Senator (Michigan), worked as a psychotherapist, and sailed over 40,000 miles, including a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic. A long-time contributor to Cruising World and other publications, he is the author of "Sailing Grace"(www.sailing-grace.com).
12:45	Racing Tactics and Strategies	Nick Turney	317
Sponsored by: North Sails
Nick Turney heads up the North Sails Cleveland office. He is an experienced sailor with three MidWinter titles under his belt. He sails everything from one-design boats to 52 footers and PHRF boats as well.
12:45	Sailing Made Easy	Thom Burns	318
Sailing Made Easy is designed to excite the new sailor while reviewing the basics. Tips include avoiding the big mistakes which drive the novice or significant other off the boat. "No white knuckles." Presentation is accompanied by American Sailing Association's "Sailing Made Easy." Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
12:45	Cruising the Lake Erie Islands	David Bello	319
This seminar will introduce the fabulous Lake Erie Islands to cruisers. Sailing directions to the islands, hazards, weather, and best routes will be presented. In addition, the unique personalities of each of the islands will be discussed as well as what to see and do, best times to go, and insider tips. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
12:45	Line and Splicing	John Schumacher	320
John will lead a discussion of a modern day cordage and their proper splices and have splicing demonstrations. Hands on training. Sponsored by: Tureen Marine, Inc.
John is the head rigger for Torres's Rigging, He specializes in line and splice workmanship and technique development
12:45	Running Rigging, Lines that Perform	Tony Arends	321
Sponsored by: New England Ropes
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
2:00	Cruising as a Family	Jean & John Silverwood	301
Hear the tale of how one family took off for an extended cruise and ended up surviving a shipwreck. Learning about emergency situations, ensuring you have the right equipment including the right boat. This seminar focuses on overcoming adversity, the joys of sailing, discovering destinations, sailing with children, and how the experience affected our family. Enjoy an extensive slide show of the places we visited and the things the kids did including photos from our rescue. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
John and Jean Silverwood live in San Diego, California. The couple set a goal to take their kids sailing for an extended period of time. After planning and saving, they found their 55 foot Lagoon Catamaran while attending the Miami Boat Show in February of 2003. They packed up and moved their four kids ages 3 to 14 on board and sailed from New York to French Polynesia, spending time in the Caribbean, Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos along the way. Bound for Australia, they found themselves shipwrecked, and fighting for their lives. They are talking about their next boat and adventure. The Silverwoods wrote the bestselling book "Black Wave" and have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours. Fox's, America's Newsroom, Inside Edition, CBS’S The Morning Show, and several publications such as Readers Digest, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Post and USA Today. www.jsilverwood.com
2:00	Cruising for Couples	Liza Copeland	305
Like our readable text 'Cruising for Cowards', this talk is a realistic A-Z of cruising for beginners to circumnavigators, that has a knowledge base from our long association with other experienced cruisers worldwide. The seminar will have a particular emphasis on the dynamics of couples, the skills required, setting up a more user-friendly, less labor-intensive boat, the communications available, cultural tips and travel inland -information that is beneficial for all cruisers, particularly those cruising into retirement. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
2:00	Wilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National Park	Niels Jensen	307
This is a program about the deep fjords, rocky reefs, hurricane holes, spectacular scenery, unusual wildlife, and pristine forests of the Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior. The 45-mile long island group is located close to the Canadian border, and it is a desired cruising destination by many Great Lakes sailors. This lively presentation includes sailing directions, weather consideration, must-see anchorages, wilderness sailing preparedness, and safety recommendation. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Niels R. Jensen a member for the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), serving on its board and Log Book Committee. A journalist by trade, Jensen has written for SAIL, Sailing, Northern Breezes, Good Old Boat, and GLCC Lifeline magazines. He has been a speaker at Strictly Sail, Chicago, for the past three years, and holds a USCG Master’s license.
2:00	Twenty Step Countdown to Offshore Voyaging	John & Amanda Neal	309
Prepare your boat and yourself for coastal or ocean cruising, whether the Caribbean, Europe or the South Pacific based on John and Amanda Neal’s 514,000 miles and 67 years combined experience. A free handout details this seminar. Sponsored by: West Marine John Neal sailed to the South Pacific in 1974 at age 22 on a 27' sloop, wrote Log of Mahina, a best seller, and has logged 284,000 miles. Since 1976, John's passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising and he has conducted 142 sail-training expeditions in the South Pacific, Patagonia, Antarctica, Atlantic, Scandinavia and the Arctic aboard Mahina Tiare II & III. Amanda Swan Neal grew up in Auckland and set sail for the South Pacific at age 12 aboard a boat she helped her parents build. Upon returning to New Zealand, she became a sailmaker and rigger, completing the Whitbread Around the World Race as rigger aboard Maiden, the first all-women Whitbread boat. Amanda has logged 242,000 miles including two Sydney-Hobart Races and seven Cape Horn roundings and was involved in tall ship sail training in New Zealand prior to joining Mahina Tiare in 1994. She is author of The Essential Galley Companion. www.mahina.com.

2:00	Get more out of your Practice and Training Time.	Skip Dieball	317
Just like any sport, sailboat racing requires practice time. Having been involved in many campaigns, Skip Dieball knows there’s a right way and a wrong way to utilizing practice time. Join Skip and learn some creative ways to a goal-oriented practice schedule. Sponsored by: Sail America
Skip Dieball is an accomplished sailmaker & sailing professional. In his sailing career, Dieball has earned 2 North American Championships, 17 National titles and 10 Midwinter titles. In addition to these achievements, he actively pursued an opportunity to represent the United States in both the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and 2008 as a coach. Dieball continues to build on the success that brought him a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year nomination in 2004. His annual racing schedule includes participating in Interlake, Thistle, Lightning and J/22 Midwinter and National Championships as well as the Lightning World Championship every two years. Dieball owns the sailmaking lofts Dieball Sailing in Toledo and Cleveland and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
2:00	Techniques in Downwind Sailing	Tony Arends	318
Sponsored by: Forespar
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
2:00	NorseBoat 17.5 Through The Northwest Passage	Kevin Jeffrey	319
This seminar tells the story of the Arctic Mariner Expedition summer 2009. On this epic journey two British Royal Marines sailed, rowed and when necessary dragged their production NorseBoat 17.5 across the ice in a historic 1400 mile voyage through the arctic's Northwest Passage. The expedition was conceived to support the UK based charity 'Toe in the Water', which uses adventure sailing to rehabilitate men and women injured serving their country. The two adventurers encountered sailing to windward in extreme conditions, rowing on glassy seas, sailing steadily at 6 knots with strong following winds, and being locked in ice floes for days on end. They also encountered charging bears, curious whales, and the warm, friendly inhabitants of the arctic. A NorseBoat 17.5 sailing & rowing cruiser was chosen by the marines for its seaworthiness, versatility, high performance and classic lines. The NorseBoat 17.5 can be sailed, rowed by 1 or 2 persons, and used as a comfortable camp cruiser. Sponsored by: NorseBoat Sailing & Rowing Cruisers
Kevin Jeffrey is the president and founder of NorseBoat Limited in the Canadian Maritimes. He is a mechanical engineer who has been active in the sailing industry for over 25 years as a writer, publisher and designer/builder. His published books include Independent Energy Guide, Sailor's Multihull Guide, and Adventuring With Children.
2:00	Collision Avoidance: sound and light signals made easy	David Horst	320
Collision Avoidance - Sound and Light Signals Made Easy. Rules 32-37 condensed from U.S.C.G Navigation Rules for International and Inland. Easy to remember summary of the rules with a handy reference card. Sponsored by: Signal Mate
David Horst, an electronic engineer, has a U.S.C.G Masters License with Auxiliary sail and Towing Endorsements. He is a manufacturer of marine safety equipment and certified LED navigation lights. He is a member of NMMA, and Sail & Power Squadron. He has been boating on the Chesapeake Bay for 25 years.
2:00	Coastal Navigation - Essentials Overview	Thom Burns	321
Overview of Coastal Navigation with the integration of GPS, Chart Plotters and AIS. Tips, tricks and traps to avoid navigator assisted groundings. Develop the best navigation tool - confidence. Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
3:15	The Whys of Sailing with Captain Science	Scott Welty	301
My book, The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books, 2007), presents many connections between sailing/cruising and the basic laws of nature. The seminar will feature a number of live demonstrations and audience participation based on some of the concepts in the book. Such things as torque, hull speed, the green flash, and lightning will be explored. Sponsored by: The Why Book of Sailing
After a career teaching high school and college physics including a stint doing science shows at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry I set sail with my wife and cat in 2005. Years of gunkholing Lake Michigan had given us the fever so we sold everything and sailed out of Chicago, through the Great Lakes and south to the Caribbean. Along the way I put together a collection of observations connecting sailing with basic ideas of physics. That turned into The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books - 2007). I'm back in Chicago for a year teaching physics at Columbia College and begging rides on other people's sailboats.
3:15	Mastering Storm Avoidance and Survival Tactics	John & Amanda Neal	305
Survival becomes critical when storm avoidance is no longer an option. Based on thousands of miles and decades of experience in the high latitudes of the Pacific and Atlantic including six Cape Horn roundings and the Queen’s Birthday Storm, John & Amanda Neal show you the safest survival tactics including some new radical findings. A concise 25 page text is available illustrating and detailing this seminar. Sponsored by: West Marine John Neal sailed to the South Pacific in 1974 at age 22 on a 27' sloop, wrote Log of Mahina, a best seller, and has logged 284,000 miles. Since 1976, John's passion has been sharing his knowledge of ocean cruising and he has conducted 142 sail-training expeditions in the South Pacific, Patagonia, Antarctica, Atlantic, Scandinavia and the Arctic aboard Mahina Tiare II & III. Amanda Swan Neal grew up in Auckland and set sail for the South Pacific at age 12 aboard a boat she helped her parents build. Upon returning to New Zealand, she became a sailmaker and rigger, completing the Whitbread Around the World Race as rigger aboard Maiden, the first all-women Whitbread boat. Amanda has logged 242,000 miles including two Sydney-Hobart Races and seven Cape Horn roundings and was involved in tall ship sail training in New Zealand prior to joining Mahina Tiare in 1994. She is author of The Essential Galley Companion. www.mahina.com.

3:15	Standing Rigging Basics: How to Tune Your Rig	Dan Knight	307
Sponsored by: Crowley's Yacht Yard

3:15	Cruising the Pacific Northwest	Liza Copeland	309
One of the most stunning cruising destinations in the world the Pacific Northwest is also close to home. In this seminar cruising from the San Juan Islands through Canada (including the west coast of Vancouver Island) will be brought to life with scenic and personalised images of the region. The seminar will include GENERAL INFO about the PACIFIC NORTHWEST and ALASKA: * physical location, size and cruising distances * harbours and anchorages * boating facilities afloat and ashore * boat repair and equipment facilities * living requirements - food stores, markets, laundry, garbage, mailing, etc: * evening entertainment - restaurants, 'happy hours', jump-ups * inland travel, buses, tours, car rental WEATHER: * general weather patterns and climate * specific area summer and winter winds * weather resources - radio forecasts, onboard email resources and websites * NAVIGATION/PILOTING - strategies and equipment suggestions * MOORING and ANCHORING * MEDICAL FACILITIES * FUEL - diesel, gasoline, propane/butane * COMMUNICATIONS on board and ashore - radio, ham/sailmail, satellite phone, email, snailmail, receiving parts for the boat * LEAVING THE BOAT LONGTERM pros and cons of commonly used locations * CHARTERING Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
3:15	Reading the Wind	Skip Dieball	317
Tips for reading the wind will improve your boat speed. Sponsored by: Sail America
Skip Dieball is an accomplished sailmaker & sailing professional. In his sailing career, Dieball has earned 2 North American Championships, 17 National titles and 10 Midwinter titles. In addition to these achievements, he actively pursued an opportunity to represent the United States in both the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and 2008 as a coach. Dieball continues to build on the success that brought him a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year nomination in 2004. His annual racing schedule includes participating in Interlake, Thistle, Lightning and J/22 Midwinter and National Championships as well as the Lightning World Championship every two years. Dieball owns the sailmaking lofts Dieball Sailing in Toledo and Cleveland and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
3:15	What to Wear	David Pritchard	318
Join David Pritchard as he unpacks the world of technical clothing choices. Learn how performance fabrics are selected, what features to look for in your Foul Weather Gear, and how to choose the best interactive layering systems to meet your needs. Learn about UPF protective garments and extremities protection. Sponsored by: Gill
David Pritchard is the president of Gill North America - Americas leading Foul Weather Gear brand. David's passion for sailing culminated in a marine profession. An sailor for 45 years in One Designs and enjoys cruising with his family.
3:15	Renewable Energy Keeps Sailing Adventures on Course	Carl Medley	319
Sailor presenters will detail their experience living on a sailing yacht powered by the wind and sun. Attendees will participate in a facilitated, interactive discussion regarding best practices and considerations for using and selecting renewable energy solutions for sailing vessels. Sponsored by: Eclipse Technologies, LLC
Carl L. Medley II has been sailing the waters of inland lakes and the crystal blue Caribbean Sea for over a decade. His fascination of renewable energy and technology, combined with his passion for sailing, led him to pursue a career that combines all three. As president and founder of Eclipse Technologies, Carl is dedicated to helping clients find and implement cutting-edge technology solutions that will make their lives easier.
3:15	Make any Travel Experience More Meaningful: Stories from a Circumnavigation	Bonnie McGee	320
This fast-paced, multimedia show uses photos, music and sound effects to transport you around the world on a thirty-three foot sailboat via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. Log entries and selected vignettes from Bonnie McGee’s book, VOICES ON THE WIND, introduce you to the islanders who made her voyage so memorable: a conversation with an aborigine chief and his two wives in Arnheim Land, a Tongan’s definition of “work,” and an encounter with villagers in the Trobriand Islands of New Guinea. Laced with humor, keen observation, and sensitivity to the islanders she met along the way, the stories reaffirm the common ground shared by all peoples. A handout “Manners Ashore” will help make any traveler’s encounter with locals more memorable and meaningful. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Born and raised in Chicago, Bonnie McGee left teaching to live her dream, and completed a four and a half year circumnavigation on her Luders 33 via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. She is the author of VOICES ON THE WIND, a collection of stories about islanders she met along the way. She lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she skis, climbs mountains, rides her horse, fly-fishes and paints oil landscapes.
3:15	Saving Sailing - The Story of Choices, Families, Time Commitments, and How We Can Create a Better Future.	Nick Hayes	321
Participation in sailing is declining in America, down more than 40% since 1997 and 70% since 1979. The book Saving Sailing presents a provocative argument and action plan - sure to appeal to sailors everywhere - for the revival quality uses of free time for rewarding intergenerational pastimes, lifelong hobbies, and free-time pursuits. In his presentation, Hayes will share his experiences while researching and writing the book and share ideas for helping sailors to help newcomers to join in. His talks are lively, funny, educational and inspirational. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Nicholas Hayes is a market researcher, avid sailor and the author of the popular and provocative new book Saving Sailing. Nick has studied sailing, sailors, sailing clubs and the industry for 12 years and has interviewed 1,200 sailors worldwide since '04, culminating in the book. Sharing sailing is a labor of love, for Nick, and he contributes significant energies to it. He served on the Board of the Milwaukee Yacht Club for four years, helping the club to renew its youth training clubhouse and growing its major regattas. He is active on the Junior Committee at the South Shore Yacht Club, and he currently serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, chairing its Program Committee, setting program strategy and objectives. And he has traveled domestically and abroad, sharing the lessons of his research.
4:30	At the Mercy of the Sea	John Kretschmer	305
This talk describes my 2007 best selling book, At the Mercy of the Sea, the story of three sailors caught in a Caribbean Hurricane. While the story is riveting, and reveals an amazing act of heroism, it is also sad but powerfully instructive. This is a candid and honest discussion about how to handle sailboats in severe conditions. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
4:30	Winches	Harken	307
De-mystify the modern winch. This seminar explores what the numbers mean, how to keep your winches in working order and power winch options. Sponsored by: Harken

4:30	Select the Best Boat for You	Scott Sky Smith	309
Most of us want to own a boat that we enjoy and use regularly. This seminar can help you decide which boat is the right one for you. It will include "finding your inner captain", calculating the cost of operation, going through the selection process and picking a few possible boats. Discussion includes not only basic operator requirements, but also operating costs, insurance and maintenance. Examples provided will include: rating forms, cost analysis and more. Learn which boat is right for you and the type of boating you do. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Scott “Sky” Smith is a columnist/writer for numerous national magazines; he is the author of “Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects” and ”How To Buy A Single-Engine Airplane” and “How To Build A Hot Tuner Car”, (published by Motorbooks International and available at bookstores across the country or direct from Sky Smith, Inc.).
4:30	Battens and Why They are Needed	Romeo Robichaud	317
Explanation how battens are made what materials are used and what there purpose are. Difference between full compression and partial leech battens and how they affect the life of your sail and sailing performance. Sponsored by: Robichaud Batten System Inc
Romeo Robichaud has been in composites for over 40 years and manufacturing battens since 1983. He work with most major sailofts and designers though out the world. He builds battens for the Optimist class, all the Olympic class boats, cruisers, racers including the recent Volvo and AC boats.
4:30	Fancy Knots and Marlinespik	Dan Kasberger	318
Join Dan Kasberger for a hands-on look at the useful, attractive, and life saving arts of the sailor in 3 strand line Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Dan Kasberger is a long time Chicago based mariner, diver, and photographer and is the photo documentation director and designer for the Chicago Maritime Festival.
4:30	TBD		319


4:30	A Sailor Looks at Leadership	Randy Deering	320
Principals and practices for working with crew, organizations and communities. How to be an effective captain, CEO, president, preacher or parent. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Randy Deering is the owner/operator of ANAGO Associates a consulting and training company for management skills, strategic planning and leadership development. He is also a professional sailor including a charter captain (including numerous corporate leadership building flotillas); a sailing instructor; a boat delivery skipper in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and Caribbean. And he is the author of “A Sailor’s Guide to Life” and “A Sailor Looks at Leadership”
4:30	The Viking	Lorraine Straw	321
Enjoy a visually rich presentation about the Viking ship “Godstad” that sailed from Norway to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The first ever replica Viking ship is an exact replica of the boat unearthed in Norway. In 1880 sailors made a courageous crossing of the North Atlantic proving that Nosesman could have sailed from Scandinavia to North America in just a vessel. In addition to the story of its construction and unique journey, attendees can learn about the current stabilization and preservation efforts. Sponsored by: Friends of the Viking
Lorraine Straw is president of the Friends of the Viking Ship, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and public display of the 1893 Viking ship. Her presentation on the history of the “Godstad” ship is a result of research at museums and libraries in Iowa and Illinois, correspondence with Norway, and hours of web research. A life-long resident of Chicago, Lorraine is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute.
4:30	Cruising the Big Blue Ball Called Earth	Bob Bitchin	301
Ever wonder about cruising over the world? Hear new tales from Latitudes and Attitudes founder Bob Bitchin. Sponsored by: Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
Bio: Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine was started on the return from the world cruise. It has grown into one of the largest and most respected magazines in cruising. It boasts a readership of over 185,000 happy readers (and a couple of grumpy ones!). Bob is the editor and publisher of the magazine, producer and host of the TV show, and is building hull #1 of the new Shannon Global 52 "Attitude" which he will cruise, as time permits.
5:45	Cruising Lake Huron's Fabulous North Channel	Ralph/Pixie Folsom	301
Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of French canal charters, along with tips on choice destinations, wineries, restaurants, markets and lots of romance. They even cover how to buy and maintain French canal boats. Their guide, Canal Cruising in the South of France: The Romantic Canal du Midi is now in its 11th edition. When not in France, Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Pixie and Ralph share their passions and expertise at the 2010 Chicago Strictly Sail Authors’ Corner and seminars, and at www.SeaFeverGear.com. They welcome you with smiles!
5:45	Cruising Opportunities for Lake Michigan Fractional Sail	Charlie and Marilyn Olson	305
Fractional Sailing leasing Fractional Sailing–leasing a share of a boat for the season is fast becoming the budget saving way to sail Lake Michigan. Scheduling programs tailored to you own usages and preference can make it possible to sail when you want without the ownership hassles that frustrate so many boat owners. Most sailing is done from your home harbor, but cruising is also an option. This seminar explains how to incorporate lake crossings, harbor hobs, and weekend or longer getaways into your Lake Michigan fraction sailing program. Sponsored by: Olson’s Classic Yachts
Charlie and Mary Olson are principal owner in Olson’s Classic Yachts Fractional sailing firm.
5:45	Two on a Boat - How to Keep it Afloat	Josie Longo	307
Just like mono-hulls and mutli-hulls are not good or bad just different, so are men and women. Women learn process and communicate differently. It’s not good or bad, just different. This is a light hearted look at how couple can work better together aboard a boat when they understand how the other approaches and views the world differently. Sponsored by: All Women's Sailing Connection
Captain Josie is the inventor of the Sailing Wind Wheel and author of the 2x Micro Method and Two on a Boat How to keep it Afloat. She started sailing in 1991 in the Pacific NW. She has since single-handed her boat throughout the Bahamas, crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as crew and sailed in a variety of locations throughout the world including New Zealand and Greece. She started teaching sailing in 2003 specializing in private classes for couples. Her books are geared toward empowering women on the water and helping them see the wind like never before. She makes learning a breeze.
5:45	A Family Sails Around the World	Pam Wall	309
Join Pam and Andy Wall and their two small children as they sail their 39 foot sloop around the world. This wonderful sailing family adventure took six years. Enjoy the entertaining stories, and learn from the thrilling experiences of a family seeing the world from their own home, their boat KANDARIK. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
5:45	The Economics of Sailing -- Ownership, Fractional & Charter Clubs	David Bello	317
The seminar compares the relative costs to sail among yacht ownership, fractional ownership and charter clubs and destination charters. The seminar will present real life examples and analyze the economics of each situation, making recommendations among the choices based on differing sailing patterns. The pros and cons of each type of sailing are also presented and discussed. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
5:45	From Lake Michigan to the North Channel	Ron Dwelle	318
Planning a trip from Lake Michigan to the North Channel of Lake Huron--the world's most beautiful cruising area. The talk will include recommendations for ports and anchorages. Sponsored by: Great Lakes Cruising Club?
Ron Dwelle is a sailor with 40 years cruising experience in the Great Lakes. He is currently editor of Harbor Reports for the Great Lakes Cruising Club and formerly an editor of several sailing magazines including Practical Sailor.
5:45	Practical Celestial Navigation	Ken Gebhart	319
This seminar (which should follow the Basic seminar, but does not require it) completes an overview of celestial navigation. It not only introduces a variety of plotting methods, but reinforces basic concepts. A discussion of navigation without having normal tools available further illustrates how "it all fits together". The attendee will be able to begin taking sextant sights and to plot them with little or no further training. A seminar review handout will be made available. Sponsored by: Celestaire
Ken is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a Federally licensed navigator. He is the founder of Celestaire, Inc., the largest sextant seller in the world. Ken has been presenting basic and advanced celestial navigation seminars at most major sailboat shows since the first Sail Expo in 1993. His seminars are not only effective, but entertaining as well. Each attendee will be given a set of notes from the seminar which will be very useful for review.
5:45	Life Aboard 19th Century Sailing Ships	Tom Kastle	320
Through song and story, go back in time with Tom Kastle, to an era when 200-300 tall ships sailed from Chicago and around the Great Lakes during the heyday of sail in the late 1800s Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Tom Kastle is a singer, sailor, songwriter, and teller of tales and a co-director of the Chicago Maritime Festival. His work has been published in Sea History, Pirates, and A Treasury of Chicago Maritime History, an anthology published by the Chicago Maritime Society. In the Great Lakes, Tom has served as a captain aboard the tall ships Windy, Windy II, Friends Good Will, Inland Seas, and Red Witch.
5:45	Which Propeller? Fixed, Folding, Feathering, 2 or 3 Blade?	Larry Pfister	321
Which propeller fits your budget, sailing style, boat, motor and sailing location? Should it be fixed, feathering, folding, 2 blade or 3 blade? Why do many of the older popular boats have the wrong sized propeller? What should you know about your boat before ordering a new motor? Sponsored by: Performance Propellers
Larry Pfister, a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, has been director of operations and sales for Performance Propellers, a CDI company, for 5 years. Prior to joining Performance Propellers Larry designed various electrical and mechanical products for explosive and marine environments. With 30 years of experience in the design of plastic products and electrical components he is uniquely qualified to advance the development of plastic propellers and future applications of propellers in the emerging electric motor technologies. He has been an avid sailor for 20 years and has sailed primarily in The lakes of New York, the Nantucket sound area of New England, and an occasional trip to the Caribbean.

/lib/img/gallery/img1011511541.png The Strictly Sail Seminar Series is Presented by Blue Water Sailing Magazine
Saturday, January 30, 2010

Time	Seminar	Speaker	Location
10:30	Saving Sailing - The Story of Choices, Families, Time Commitments, and How We Can Create a Better Future.	Nick Hayes	301
Participation in sailing is declining in America, down more than 40% since 1997 and 70% since 1979. The book Saving Sailing presents a provocative argument and action plan - sure to appeal to sailors everywhere - for the revival quality uses of free time for rewarding intergenerational pastimes, lifelong hobbies, and free-time pursuits. In his presentation, Hayes will share his experiences while researching and writing the book and share ideas for helping sailors to help newcomers to join in. His talks are lively, funny, educational and inspirational. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Nicholas Hayes is a market researcher, avid sailor and the author of the popular and provocative new book Saving Sailing. Nick has studied sailing, sailors, sailing clubs and the industry for 12 years and has interviewed 1,200 sailors worldwide since '04, culminating in the book. Sharing sailing is a labor of love, for Nick, and he contributes significant energies to it. He served on the Board of the Milwaukee Yacht Club for four years, helping the club to renew its youth training clubhouse and growing its major regattas. He is active on the Junior Committee at the South Shore Yacht Club, and he currently serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, chairing its Program Committee, setting program strategy and objectives. And he has traveled domestically and abroad, sharing the lessons of his research.
10:30	What Sailing Taught Me About Living	John Otterbacher	305
40,000 miles and six ocean crossings later, John mines some entirely non-technical life lessons learned from his adventures and misadventures. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Since earning his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, John taught collage, served as a State Representative and Senator (Michigan), worked as a psychotherapist, and sailed over 40,000 miles, including a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic. A long-time contributor to Cruising World and other publications, he is the author of "Sailing Grace"(www.sailing-grace.com).
10:30	TBD		307


10:30	NorseBoat 17.5 Through The Northwest Passage	Kevin Jeffrey	309
This seminar tells the story of the Arctic Mariner Expedition summer 2009. On this epic journey two British Royal Marines sailed, rowed and when necessary dragged their production NorseBoat 17.5 across the ice in a historic 1400 mile voyage through the arctic's Northwest Passage. The expedition was conceived to support the UK based charity 'Toe in the Water', which uses adventure sailing to rehabilitate men and women injured serving their country. The two adventurers encountered sailing to windward in extreme conditions, rowing on glassy seas, sailing steadily at 6 knots with strong following winds, and being locked in ice floes for days on end. They also encountered charging bears, curious whales, and the warm, friendly inhabitants of the arctic. A NorseBoat 17.5 sailing & rowing cruiser was chosen by the marines for its seaworthiness, versatility, high performance and classic lines. The NorseBoat 17.5 can be sailed, rowed by 1 or 2 persons, and used as a comfortable camp cruiser. Sponsored by: NorseBoat Sailing & Rowing Cruisers
Kevin Jeffrey is the president and founder of NorseBoat Limited in the Canadian Maritimes. He is a mechanical engineer who has been active in the sailing industry for over 25 years as a writer, publisher and designer/builder. His published books include Independent Energy Guide, Sailor's Multihull Guide, and Adventuring With Children.
10:30	What to Wear	David Pritchard	322
Join David Pritchard as he unpacks the world of technical clothing choices. Learn how performance fabrics are selected, what features to look for in your Foul Weather Gear, and how to choose the best interactive layering systems to meet your needs. Learn about UPF protective garments and extremities protection. Sponsored by: Gill
David Pritchard is the president of Gill North America - Americas leading Foul Weather Gear brand. David's passion for sailing culminated in a marine profession. An sailor for 45 years in One Designs and enjoys cruising with his family.
10:30	Performance Handicapping for Racing Sailboats	Paul Ansfield	323
General procedures for prediction of speed potential of racing/cruising sailboats. Using race results for sharpening handicaps, appeal of determined handicaps. Sponsored by: Lake Michigan PHRF
Paul Ansfield is a racing sailor and Executive Director of the Lake Michigan Performance Handicapping Racing Fleet, an affiliate of US SAILNG's Performance Handicapping Racing Fleet (USPHRF). He Chairs the USPHRF Technical Rule Committee. Ansfield is past chair of the National Offshore Council and its current secretary. He is an Officer of US SAILING's House of Delegates. He is past chair and current member of the International Sailing Federation's Empirical Handicapping Systems Subcommittee. Ansfield is a US SAILING delegate to the International Sailing Federation.
10:30	Introduction to Great Lakes Cruising	Jack Klang	325
This seminar is perfect for sailors and families planning to cruise the Great Lakes under sail. Topics will include: boat selection and equipment, docking and anchoring options, equipment and knowledge needed, planning the cruise, gaining experience and courage, as well as exciting destinations to visit. Ample time will be provided for questions from the audience. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
10:30	Cruising as a Family	Jean & John Silverwood	326
Hear the tale of how one family took off for an extended cruise and ended up surviving a shipwreck. Learning about emergency situations, ensuring you have the right equipment including the right boat. This seminar focuses on overcoming adversity, the joys of sailing, discovering destinations, sailing with children, and how the experience affected our family. Enjoy an extensive slide show of the places we visited and the things the kids did including photos from our rescue. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
John and Jean Silverwood live in San Diego, California. The couple set a goal to take their kids sailing for an extended period of time. After planning and saving, they found their 55 foot Lagoon Catamaran while attending the Miami Boat Show in February of 2003. They packed up and moved their four kids ages 3 to 14 on board and sailed from New York to French Polynesia, spending time in the Caribbean, Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos along the way. Bound for Australia, they found themselves shipwrecked, and fighting for their lives. They are talking about their next boat and adventure. The Silverwoods wrote the bestselling book "Black Wave" and have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours. Fox's, America's Newsroom, Inside Edition, CBS’S The Morning Show, and several publications such as Readers Digest, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Post and USA Today. www.jsilverwood.com
10:30	Sea Cloud	Pam Wall	327
Come and join the Trans Atlantic Passage of the lovely and historical yacht SEA CLOUD. This beautiful 367 foot private yacht was built for Marjorie Merryweather Post and is now a charter yacht that works the Caribbean in the winter and the Mediterranean in the summer. Pam Wall just recently sailed from the Canary Islands to Antigua and wants to share this wonderful 16 day passage aboard the bark SEA CLOUD. Come and see what it is like to cross the Atlantic with the Tradewinds and enjoy the life aboard a square rigged sailing ship. Sponsored by: West Marine

11:45	Renewable Energy Keeps Sailing Adventures on Course	Carl Medley	301
Sailor presenters will detail their experience living on a sailing yacht powered by the wind and sun. Attendees will participate in a facilitated, interactive discussion regarding best practices and considerations for using and selecting renewable energy solutions for sailing vessels. Sponsored by: Eclipse Technologies, LLC
Carl L. Medley II has been sailing the waters of inland lakes and the crystal blue Caribbean Sea for over a decade. His fascination of renewable energy and technology, combined with his passion for sailing, led him to pursue a career that combines all three. As president and founder of Eclipse Technologies, Carl is dedicated to helping clients find and implement cutting-edge technology solutions that will make their lives easier.
11:45	Opportunities in Youth Sailing	Joey Harris	305
Come learn about youth sailing and racing opportunities in the Lake Michigan and surrounding areas. Local youth sailing directors and organizers will guide you trough local opportunities and training programs for all levels of youth sailing. Ask questions and pick up brochures. Seminar length 45mins with time for questions after. Feel free to stay for our LMSRF Youth Committee scheduling meeting immediately following. Sponsored by: Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation
Joey Harris - Organizer is the Youth Chair for the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation (LMSRF) which helps to organize sailing and sailboat racing in the Great Lakes.
11:45	Sailing the northern Lakes of Italy - Lago maggiore , Garda and Lago di Como	Wendy Olsen	307
Sponsored by: Author's Corner

11:45	Cold Water Survival Techniques	Coast Guard	309
Learn about cold water survival techniques. Watch as video presentation showing effects of cold water and survival techniques as eight volunteers were subjected to 45 degree F. water with minutes to survive. Q and A to follow. Presented by the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sponsored by: U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary

11:45	Basic Celestial Navigation	Ken Gebhart	322
This seminar explores answers to the question "how should we think about celestial navigation in this GPS age"? Simple examples and theory, along with an overview of formal theory are presented in order to show how easy celestial Navigation can be. The attendees will be able to go home and plot his position celestially without buying tools or instruments. Modern developments in equipment and resources for learning and practicing celestial navigation are presented. Sponsored by: Celestaire
Ken is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a Federally licensed navigator. He is the founder of Celestaire, Inc., the largest sextant seller in the world. Ken has been presenting basic and advanced celestial navigation seminars at most major sailboat shows since the first Sail Expo in 1993. His seminars are not only effective, but entertaining as well. Each attendee will be given a set of notes from the seminar which will be very useful for review.
11:45	Sailboat Steering Maintenance and Repair	Chuck Gilchrest	323
Detailed information on performing routine maintenance on a variety of sailboat steering systems, including chain/wire, rack and pinion, and geared steering commonly found on most production boats. We also discuss preventive measures to reduce the chance of steering failures such as inspection criteria, lubrication of critical components, and recommended service intervals for most types of systems. Sponsored by: Edson International
Chuck Gilchrest is the Marine Sales Manager of Edson International, the world's leading manufacturer of Sailboat steering systems and has spent over 25 years in sales and customer service roles that cover a variety of mechanical systems. Chuck lives in South Dartmouth, MA and is an avid sailboat racer.
11:45	Cruising for Couples	Liza Copeland	325
Like our readable text 'Cruising for Cowards', this talk is a realistic A-Z of cruising for beginners to circumnavigators, that has a knowledge base from our long association with other experienced cruisers worldwide. The seminar will have a particular emphasis on the dynamics of couples, the skills required, setting up a more user-friendly, less labor-intensive boat, the communications available, cultural tips and travel inland -information that is beneficial for all cruisers, particularly those cruising into retirement. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
11:45	Wilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National Park	Niels Jensen	326
This is a program about the deep fjords, rocky reefs, hurricane holes, spectacular scenery, unusual wildlife, and pristine forests of the Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior. The 45-mile long island group is located close to the Canadian border, and it is a desired cruising destination by many Great Lakes sailors. This lively presentation includes sailing directions, weather consideration, must-see anchorages, wilderness sailing preparedness, and safety recommendation. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Niels R. Jensen a member for the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), serving on its board and Log Book Committee. A journalist by trade, Jensen has written for SAIL, Sailing, Northern Breezes, Good Old Boat, and GLCC Lifeline magazines. He has been a speaker at Strictly Sail, Chicago, for the past three years, and holds a USCG Master’s license.
11:45	First Mac? New Crew? This One’s for You!	Loren Konekes Freeman	327
Are you about to do your first Mac Race? There is plenty of information out there for the Skipper, but what about you – the crew? Do you have questions about what to expect? Do you wonder what to pack and how much? Will you really need a fresh outfit for every watch or for every day? What can you expect on the open lake? At night? Will you really have to sleep in your foul weather gear sitting on the rail for 48 hours? What about food and water – how much do we need to take? How much is too much? What if the head breaks? What happens on Mac Island? Is there even a place to take a shower? If you have questions like these, join 2009 Mac Rookie of the Year, and CYCLE Mac Committee member Loren Konekes and some of her friends and crewmates for a fun and informal look at what you expect on your first Mac. Sponsored by: Chicago Yacht Club
Panel Moderator : Loren Kokenes, veteran of the 2009 CYC Race to Mackinac.
1:00	The Whys of Sailing with Captain Science	Scott Welty	301
My book, The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books, 2007), presents many connections between sailing/cruising and the basic laws of nature. The seminar will feature a number of live demonstrations and audience participation based on some of the concepts in the book. Such things as torque, hull speed, the green flash, and lightning will be explored. Sponsored by: The Why Book of Sailing
After a career teaching high school and college physics including a stint doing science shows at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry I set sail with my wife and cat in 2005. Years of gunkholing Lake Michigan had given us the fever so we sold everything and sailed out of Chicago, through the Great Lakes and south to the Caribbean. Along the way I put together a collection of observations connecting sailing with basic ideas of physics. That turned into The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books - 2007). I'm back in Chicago for a year teaching physics at Columbia College and begging rides on other people's sailboats.
1:00	Lessons Learned for a Collision at Sea	Hester Rumberg	305
What happens if your sailboat collides with another vessel at sea? Topics such as who might conduct a search and rescue, and which officials can lead an investigation in the aftermath will be discussed, as well as the issues involving legal and monetary recourse. Safety measures to avoid collisions will also be presented. These lessons are based on a true incident, and on recent research and collaborative deliberations with professional mariners, and are relevant whether you sail locally or offshore. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Hester Rumberg is a seasoned offshore sailor with 40,000 miles under her harness. She was the Vice-President of the Sleavin Family Foundation, set up to promote maritime safety. Hester is a member of the Council of American Master Mariners, and has spoken at the United States Coast Guard Academy, as well as to many groups interested in boating, both professional and recreational. She is the author of Ten Degrees of Reckoning, and professionally, Dr Rumberg is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist.
1:00	Cruising the Lake Erie Islands	David Bello	307
This seminar will introduce the fabulous Lake Erie Islands to cruisers. Sailing directions to the islands, hazards, weather, and best routes will be presented. In addition, the unique personalities of each of the islands will be discussed as well as what to see and do, best times to go, and insider tips. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
1:00	Running Rigging, Lines that Perform	Tony Arends	309
Sponsored by: New England Ropes
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
1:00	Coastal Navigation - Essentials Overview	Thom Burns	322
Overview of Coastal Navigation with the integration of GPS, Chart Plotters and AIS. Tips, tricks and traps to avoid navigator assisted groundings. Develop the best navigation tool - confidence. Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
1:00	Tall Ships	Patricia Lock	323
In 2010 a fleet of international, East Coast and Great Lakes tall ships will sailing into all five Great Lakes for the first time, visiting 7-10 major cites. Chicago will welcome 20-25 ships. Adventurers, novices, and sailors alike have the opportunity to enjoy and test themselves has part of this amazing experience. Lessons taught on board range from navigation, fresh water ecology, sail training, seafaring under square sails and schooner sails, and at the helm on ships from 137 ‘to 197’. Seminar attendees will learn about tall ships and what they can learn while on board sailing on Lake Michigan., Lake Superior and much more. Sponsored by: Navy Pier
A junior sailor growing up, Patricia Lock now celebrates life on board by promoting sail trailing on tall ships in the Great Lakes. Patti has managed the voyages of vessels such as the Flaship Niagara, HMS Bounty, and Pride of Baltimore II. Producer of Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 to be held on Navy Pier, August 24-29, Patti is also the flee recruiter preparing for one of the largest historic tall ship fleets in modern times to come to the Great Lakes.
1:00	Basic Diesel Maintenance	Mark Kish	325
Learn about basic diesel engine maintenance procedures that can help your engine perform better and run longer. Highlights from Mack Boring's nationally acclaimed diesel maintenance seminar series help diesel engine owners understand the importance of routine maintenance and how to recognize symptoms of common engine problems. Subjects include lubrication, fuel, cooling and electrical systems, as well as spring start up and winterizing. Case histories; anecdotes; question and answers. Sponsored by: Mack Boring
Mark Kish, U.S. Navy Retired, 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy, worked on marine diesel engines, marine diesel engine school teacher for final 3 years, prior to retirement. Currently employed by Larsen Marine Service, 625 Seahorse dr., Waukegan, IL. Have been there 10 years , holds position of mechanical/electrical supervisor.
1:00	Outfitting for Blue Water Cruising	Pam Wall	326
Pam Wall has years of sailing and cruising experience. In this seminar she shares many good ideas on how to make your boat safer, more efficient, and therefore more fun. See the many photos of good ideas on how to sail your boat efficiently, be safer, and a lot more. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
1:00	Sail Trim	Greg Fisher	327
Get the most speed from your sails. Hear Greg Fisher’s sail trim guides and techniques. Sponsored by: North Sails
Greg Fisher works for North Sails One Design and has won more than 17 World, North American or National Championships in 7 classes, including the J/22, Lightning, Flying Scot, Thistle, Highlander Classes. He is also a past Chair of the One Design Class Council and Championship of Champions Committee for US Sailing.
2:15	Line and Splicing	John Schumacher	301
John will lead a discussion of a modern day cordage and their proper splices and have splicing demonstrations. Hands on training. Sponsored by: Torresen Marine, Inc.
John is the head rigger for Torreses Rigging, He specializes in line and splice workmanship and technique development
2:15	Basic Spinnaker (asymmetrical and poled) handling and trim	Gary Shaw	305
Will present slides and lecture on how to pack, launch, jibe, reef, and take down spinnakers for those with limited spinnaker experience or who are sailing with family, friends, or small or inexperienced crews. Additionally, I will present pictures of spinnakers on various points of sail and discuss the trimming aspects of the sail to help maximize performance of the sail. Sponsored by: V.F. Shaw Co, Inc
Inventor and manufacturer of the Chutescoop spinnaker control system which we have been building for 30 years. I have nearly 50 years of sailing experience including cruising, racing, ocean sailing and former volunteer sailing coach for the U. S. Naval Academy varsity off shore sailing team.
2:15	Two on a Boat - How to Keep it Afloat	Josie Longo	307
Just like mono-hulls and mutli-hulls are not good or bad just different, so are men and women. Women learn process and communicate differently. It’s not good or bad, just different. This is a light hearted look at how couple can work better together aboard a boat when they understand how the other approaches and views the world differently. Sponsored by: All Women's Sailing Connection
Captain Josie is the inventor of the Sailing Wind Wheel and author of the 2x Micro Method and Two on a Boat How to keep it Afloat. She started sailing in 1991 in the Pacific NW. She has since single-handed her boat throughout the Bahamas, crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as crew and sailed in a variety of locations throughout the world including New Zealand and Greece. She started teaching sailing in 2003 specializing in private classes for couples. Her books are geared toward empowering women on the water and helping them see the wind like never before. She makes learning a breeze.
2:15	Sailing Made Easy	Thom Burns	309
Sailing Made Easy is designed to excite the new sailor while reviewing the basics. Tips include avoiding the big mistakes which drive the novice or significant other off the boat. "No white knuckles." Presentation is accompanied by American Sailing Association's "Sailing Made Easy." Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
2:15	Battens and Why They are Needed	Romeo Robichaud	322
Explanation how battens are made what materials are used and what there purpose are. Difference between full compression and partial leech battens and how they affect the life of your sail and sailing performance. Sponsored by: Robichaud Batten System Inc
Romeo Robichaud has been in composites for over 40 years and manufacturing battens since 1983. He work with most major sailofts and designers though out the world. He builds battens for the Optimist class, all the Olympic class boats, cruisers, racers including the recent Volvo and AC boats.
2:15	Collision Avoidance: sound and light signals made easy	David Horst	323
Collision Avoidance - Sound and Light Signals Made Easy. Rules 32-37 condensed from U.S.C.G Navigation Rules for International and Inland. Easy to remember summary of the rules with a handy reference card. Sponsored by: Signal Mate
David Horst, an electronic engineer, has a U.S.C.G Masters License with Auxiliary sail and Towing Endorsements. He is a manufacturer of marine safety equipment and certified LED navigation lights. He is a member of NMMA, and Sail & Power Squadron. He has been boating on the Chesapeake Bay for 25 years.
2:15	Top Ten Upgrades for Your Boat	Panel Discussion	325
Discover from a panel of experts the best way to upgrade your boat with some of the latest innovations from the marine industry. Learn about the latest sailboat design trends and new equipment and technology that will make sailing easier, faster, more comfortable, and safer. The panel of experts will discuss a variety of topics from new sail technology to electric winches to the latest in marine electronics. Sponsored by: Blue Water Sailing, Island Packet Yachts, Harken Inc., Sail America, and more
Jonathan Banks (Sail America), George Day (Blue Water Sailing), Bob Johnson (Island Packet Yachts), Bill Goggins (Harken Yacht Equipment), plus a sailmaker and an electronics speaker.
2:15	A Family Sails Around the World	Pam Wall	326
Join Pam and Andy Wall and their two small children as they sail their 39 foot sloop around the world. This wonderful sailing family adventure took six years. Enjoy the entertaining stories, and learn from the thrilling experiences of a family seeing the world from their own home, their boat KANDARIK. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
2:15	2010 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Update	Greg Freeman	327
Join members of CYC’s Mac Race Committee for an update on the 2010 Race – the 102nd running of this annual classic. Our panel will present updates on starting times, the Skippers’ meeting, improvements to the Parade of Boats at Navy Pier, the starting line and information about social events in Chicago and on Mackinac Island. Sponsored by: Chicago Yacht Club
Our panel will include, Greg Freeman, Mac Race Chairman, Winn Soldani, Mac Race Vice-Chairman, Ron White, Chief Measurer and Janet Crabb, Principal Race Officer.
3:30	Winches	Harken	301
De-mystify the modern winch. This seminar explores what the numbers mean, how to keep your winches in working order and power winch options. Sponsored by: Harken

3:30	What Sailing Taught Me About Living	John Otterbacher	305
40,000 miles and six ocean crossings later, John mines some entirely non-technical life lessons learned from his adventures and misadventures. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Since earning his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, John taught collage, served as a State Representative and Senator (Michigan), worked as a psychotherapist, and sailed over 40,000 miles, including a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic. A long-time contributor to Cruising World and other publications, he is the author of "Sailing Grace"(www.sailing-grace.com).
3:30	Cruising as a Family	Jean & John Silverwood	307
Hear the tale of how one family took off for an extended cruise and ended up surviving a shipwreck. Learning about emergency situations, ensuring you have the right equipment including the right boat. This seminar focuses on overcoming adversity, the joys of sailing, discovering destinations, sailing with children, and how the experience affected our family. Enjoy an extensive slide show of the places we visited and the things the kids did including photos from our rescue. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
John and Jean Silverwood live in San Diego, California. The couple set a goal to take their kids sailing for an extended period of time. After planning and saving, they found their 55 foot Lagoon Catamaran while attending the Miami Boat Show in February of 2003. They packed up and moved their four kids ages 3 to 14 on board and sailed from New York to French Polynesia, spending time in the Caribbean, Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos along the way. Bound for Australia, they found themselves shipwrecked, and fighting for their lives. They are talking about their next boat and adventure. The Silverwoods wrote the bestselling book "Black Wave" and have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours. Fox's, America's Newsroom, Inside Edition, CBS’S The Morning Show, and several publications such as Readers Digest, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Post and USA Today. www.jsilverwood.com
3:30	Racing Tactics and Strategies	Nick Turney	309
Sponsored by: North Sails
Nick Turney heads up the North Sails Cleveland office. He is an experienced sailor with three MidWinter titles under his belt. He sails everything from one-design boats to 52 footers and PHRF boats as well.
3:30	Which Propeller? Fixed, Folding, Feathering, 2 or 3 Blade?	Larry Pfister	322
Which propeller fits your budget, sailing style, boat, motor and sailing location? Should it be fixed, feathering, folding, 2 blade or 3 blade? Why do many of the older popular boats have the wrong sized propeller? What should you know about your boat before ordering a new motor? Sponsored by: Performance Propellers
Larry Pfister, a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, has been director of operations and sales for Performance Propellers, a CDI company, for 5 years. Prior to joining Performance Propellers Larry designed various electrical and mechanical products for explosive and marine environments. With 30 years of experience in the design of plastic products and electrical components he is uniquely qualified to advance the development of plastic propellers and future applications of propellers in the emerging electric motor technologies. He has been an avid sailor for 20 years and has sailed primarily in The lakes of New York, the Nantucket sound area of New England, and an occasional trip to the Caribbean.
3:30	Sudden Cardiac Arrest Doesn't Wait Until You Come Ashore... Are You Rescue-Ready?	Allyn Cutts	323
If your son, daughter, spouse, or friend suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while on the water... are you rescue ready? Sudden Cardiac Arrest waits for no one, and will happen anywhere. Discover the simple steps you can take to insure the safety of your family and friends, whether on land or on the water. Sponsored by: American Med Supply
Allyn is always searching for new ways to bring attention to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the #1 killer of men, women, and children in the US. SCA leads to more deaths annually than breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer and AIDS combined. Of the 305,000 sudden cardiac arrest victims, 85-90% could be saved if the first responder had the proper knowledge and equipment. Allyn’s company, American Med Supply, is one of the nation’s leading providers of automated external defibrillators and training, and supplies many of the largest cities and municipalities, gas & electric companies, police forces, and government branches in the US.
3:30	At the Mercy of the Sea	John Kretschmer	325
This talk describes my 2007 best selling book, At the Mercy of the Sea, the story of three sailors caught in a Caribbean Hurricane. While the story is riveting, and reveals an amazing act of heroism, it is also sad but powerfully instructive. This is a candid and honest discussion about how to handle sailboats in severe conditions. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
3:30	Techniques in Downwind Sailing	Tony Arends	326
Sponsored by: Forespar
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
3:30	Cruising Lake Huron's Fabulous North Channel	Ralph/Pixie Folsom	327
Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of French canal charters, along with tips on choice destinations, wineries, restaurants, markets and lots of romance. They even cover how to buy and maintain French canal boats. Their guide, Canal Cruising in the South of France: The Romantic Canal du Midi is now in its 11th edition. When not in France, Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Pixie and Ralph share their passions and expertise at the 2010 Chicago Strictly Sail Authors’ Corner and seminars, and at www.SeaFeverGear.com. They welcome you with smiles!
4:45	When, What and Why to do a Survey	Scott Sky Smith	301
After you select your next boat ...what’s next? Locating, inspecting and buying that dream boat. This covers the actual process of buying the boat. Learn where to shop, what to do first and how to make sure it’s a great deal and not a just a "hole in the water" taking your money. Learn why you should hire a professional surveyor or mechanic and when. This seminar covers the actual process of buying the boat. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Scott “Sky” Smith is a columnist/writer for numerous national magazines; he is the author of “Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects” and ”How To Buy A Single-Engine Airplane” and “How To Build A Hot Tuner Car”, (published by Motorbooks International and available at bookstores across the country or direct from Sky Smith, Inc.).
4:45	The Whys of Sailing with Captain Science	Scott Welty	305
My book, The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books, 2007), presents many connections between sailing/cruising and the basic laws of nature. The seminar will feature a number of live demonstrations and audience participation based on some of the concepts in the book. Such things as torque, hull speed, the green flash, and lightning will be explored. Sponsored by: The Why Book of Sailing
After a career teaching high school and college physics including a stint doing science shows at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry I set sail with my wife and cat in 2005. Years of gunkholing Lake Michigan had given us the fever so we sold everything and sailed out of Chicago, through the Great Lakes and south to the Caribbean. Along the way I put together a collection of observations connecting sailing with basic ideas of physics. That turned into The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books - 2007). I'm back in Chicago for a year teaching physics at Columbia College and begging rides on other people's sailboats.
4:45	Cruising Opportunities for Lake Michigan Fractional Sail	Charlie and Marilyn Olson	307
Fractional Sailing leasing Fractional Sailing–leasing a share of a boat for the season is fast becoming the budget saving way to sail Lake Michigan. Scheduling programs tailored to you own usages and preference can make it possible to sail when you want without the ownership hassles that frustrate so many boat owners. Most sailing is done from your home harbor, but cruising is also an option. This seminar explains how to incorporate lake crossings, harbor hobs, and weekend or longer getaways into your Lake Michigan fraction sailing program. Sponsored by: Olson’s Classic Yachts
Charlie and Mary Olson are principal owner in Olson’s Classic Yachts Fractional sailing firm.
4:45	Make any Travel Experience More Meaningful: Stories from a Circumnavigation	Bonnie McGee	309
This fast-paced, multimedia show uses photos, music and sound effects to transport you around the world on a thirty-three foot sailboat via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. Log entries and selected vignettes from Bonnie McGee’s book, VOICES ON THE WIND, introduce you to the islanders who made her voyage so memorable: a conversation with an aborigine chief and his two wives in Arnheim Land, a Tongan’s definition of “work,” and an encounter with villagers in the Trobriand Islands of New Guinea. Laced with humor, keen observation, and sensitivity to the islanders she met along the way, the stories reaffirm the common ground shared by all peoples. A handout “Manners Ashore” will help make any traveler’s encounter with locals more memorable and meaningful. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Born and raised in Chicago, Bonnie McGee left teaching to live her dream, and completed a four and a half year circumnavigation on her Luders 33 via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. She is the author of VOICES ON THE WIND, a collection of stories about islanders she met along the way. She lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she skis, climbs mountains, rides her horse, fly-fishes and paints oil landscapes.
4:45	A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Cruise	Randy Deering	322
Step by step planning for short-term cruises for new boat owners or charterers. Tips on cruising guides, weather, boats, durations, sailing directions, anchorage, emergencies, provisions, etc. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Randy Deering is the owner/operator of ANAGO Associates a consulting and training company for management skills, strategic planning and leadership development. He is also a professional sailor including a charter captain (including numerous corporate leadership building flotillas); a sailing instructor; a boat delivery skipper in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and Caribbean. And he is the author of “A Sailor’s Guide to Life” and “A Sailor Looks at Leadership”
4:45	Sailboat Steering Maintenance and Repair	Chuck Gilchrest	323
Detailed information on performing routine maintenance on a variety of sailboat steering systems, including chain/wire, rack and pinion, and geared steering commonly found on most production boats. We also discuss preventive measures to reduce the chance of steering failures such as inspection criteria, lubrication of critical components, and recommended service intervals for most types of systems. Sponsored by: Edson International
Chuck Gilchrest is the Marine Sales Manager of Edson International, the world's leading manufacturer of Sailboat steering systems and has spent over 25 years in sales and customer service roles that cover a variety of mechanical systems. Chuck lives in South Dartmouth, MA and is an avid sailboat racer.
4:45	Tuning Your Foils and Sails	Nick Turney	325
Racers! Learn how to tune your boat to improve boat speed. Sponsored by: North Sails
Nick Turney heads up the North Sails Cleveland Office. He is an experienced sailor with three Midwest titles under his belt. He sails everything from one-design boats to 52 footers and PHRF boats as well.
4:45	Cruising the Bahamas	Pam Wall	326
Pam has been cruising the Bahamas for over 30 years. Come join Pam in a cruise around the Abacos in the Bahamas. Get all kinds of good information on what to see, where to sail, and what to do in the lovely Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
4:45	Coping with Great Lakes Storms	Jack Klang	327
Few sailors head out into storms, but nearly all of us get caught offshore in them. You will learn of your choices and the advantages and/or disadvantages of each option. Textbook theory will be compared to actual Great Lake experiences. You will gain knowledge, courage, and self confidence. Time for audience questions will be provided. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
6:00	Basic Boat Maintenance Projects	Scott Sky Smith	301
This seminar is for owners that want a basic understanding of their boat and how to perform regular maintenance items such as oil changes, gel coat repairs or modifications. Discussion includes long term storage or winterizing, engine maintenance, tool and products used to maintain and enhance the boat. This seminar will help the beginner get started, and provide tips and techniques for the experienced boat owner. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Scott “Sky” Smith is a columnist/writer for numerous national magazines; he is the author of “Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects” and ”How To Buy A Single-Engine Airplane” and “How To Build A Hot Tuner Car”, (published by Motorbooks International and available at bookstores across the country or direct from Sky Smith, Inc.).
6:00	The Viking	Lorraine Straw	305
Enjoy a visually rich presentation about the Viking ship “Godstad” that sailed from Norway to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The first ever replica Viking ship is an exact replica of the boat unearthed in Norway. In 1880 sailors made a courageous crossing of the North Atlantic proving that Nosesman could have sailed from Scandinavia to North America in just a vessel. In addition to the story of its construction and unique journey, attendees can learn about the current stabilization and preservation efforts. Sponsored by: Friends of the Viking
Lorraine Straw is president of the Friends of the Viking Ship, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and public display of the 1893 Viking ship. Her presentation on the history of the “Godstad” ship is a result of research at museums and libraries in Iowa and Illinois, correspondence with Norway, and hours of web research. A life-long resident of Chicago, Lorraine is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute.
6:00	Basic Marine Weather Interpretation Skills	Lee Chesneau	307
Attendees will be introduced to some surface weather maps with probing questions as to what they see and what the anticipated weather forecasts are for several geographical areas from east and the west coasts and other areas of the country. This portion of the presentation is a reality check for basic weather chart interpretation skills. There will be an important discussion concerning human intelligence products as generated by the National Weather Service (NWS), the largest of six government agents under the administration of NOAA, versus government originated numerical and graphical weather models. A brief discussion of Tropical Cyclone avoidance techniques using the 1-2-3 Rule will be reviewed along with regional weather events such as Gulf Stream North Wall episodes, gap wind events such as the Santa Anna winds off of southern California, and Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec events. Whether you are just spending a day in Tampa Bay, the Chesapeake Bay, or the Puget Sound, coastal cruising off east or west coasts, or are planning to blue water cruise further offshore, you should not miss this presentation! For a more intense and comprehensive weather seminar, consider Lee's two day course above. Sponsored by: Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather
Lee Chesneau is a highly seasoned senior marine meteorologist with a distinguished 36 year career in maritime weather forecasting, ship routing, writing, key note speaker at seminars, and a certified U.S. Coast Guard STCW Basic and Advanced Meteorology instructor. Lee’s focus as an accomplished instructor and lecturer for various maritime organizations is educating every seagoing mariner on self reliance in marine weather and forecasting, strategic routing, and most importantly, in prudent self reliant decision making. He has his own company Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather www.marineweatherbylee.com and e-mail at lee@chesneaumarineweather.com.
6:00	From Lake Michigan to the North Channel	Ron Dwelle	309
Planning a trip from Lake Michigan to the North Channel of Lake Huron--the world's most beautiful cruising area. The talk will include recommendations for ports and anchorages. Sponsored by: Great Lakes Cruising Club?
Ron Dwelle is a sailor with 40 years cruising experience in the Great Lakes. He is currently editor of Harbor Reports for the Great Lakes Cruising Club and formerly an editor of several sailing magazines including Practical Sailor.
6:00	My Trip Aboard a Great Lakes Freighter	Bill Strauss	322
Join Bill Strauss as he tells the story about his travels aboard a thousand foot laker. He will explain how these behemoth provide valuable commerce to the Midwest. Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Bill Strauss is an associate director of the Chicago Maritime Festival, avid sailor, USCG Auxiliary instructor, and senior economist at the Federal Reserve.
6:00	Introduction to Yacht Racing Terms	Bob Roitblat	323
In this seminar, you’ll discover how fun and exciting yacht racing is as we discuss the fundamentals of racing around the buoys in both informal twilight races and weekend regattas. We’ll also demystify some of the terminology used by yacht racers around the world. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Bob Roitblat is an active yacht racer, with experience in everything from local regattas to trans-pacific racing, on boat’s ranging from Beneteau First 36.7s all the way up to Santa Cruz 70s. Bob is also the author of Sailorspeak: The complete insider’s guide to yacht racing terms, jargon & slang.
6:00	Cruising the Caribbean Circuit	Liza Copeland	325
Cruising in the Caribbean will be brought to life with recent scenic and personalised images of the region. The following will be discussed: GENERAL CARIBBEAN INFO: * physical location and features of the Islands * cultural information and tips * routes to get there INDIVIDUAL ISLAND CRUISING INFO: * harbors and anchorages * boating facilities afloat and ashore * boat repair and equipment facilities * living requirements - food stores, markets, laundry, garbage, mailing, etc: * evening entertainment - restaurants, 'happy hours', jump-ups * inland travel, buses, tours, car rental WEATHER: * typical winter trade winds * 'The Christmas blow' * hurricane season - dates, trends, recent experiences * weather resources - radio forecasts, onboard email resources and websites NAVIGATION/PILOTING - strategies and equipment suggestions MOORING and ANCHORING - routines and requirements OFFICIALDOM AND CRUISING FEES BUDGET AND CASH MEDICAL FACILITIES AND COMMO Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
6:00	Sailboats For A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging	John Kretschmer	326
This seminar is a candid and honest look at great boats for world voyaging. It focuses on new and used boats, and what to look for when considering a boat for crossing an ocean. Audience questions are welcome. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Time	Seminar	Speaker	Location
10:30	Basic Diesel Maintenance	Mark Kish	301
Learn about basic diesel engine maintenance procedures that can help your engine perform better and run longer. Highlights from Mack Boring's nationally acclaimed diesel maintenance seminar series help diesel engine owners understand the importance of routine maintenance and how to recognize symptoms of common engine problems. Subjects include lubrication, fuel, cooling and electrical systems, as well as spring start up and winterizing. Case histories; anecdotes; question and answers. Sponsored by: Mack Boring
Mark Kish, U.S. Navy Retired, 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy, worked on marine diesel engines, marine diesel engine school teacher for final 3 years, prior to retirement. Currently employed by Larsen Marine Service, 625 Seahorse Dr., Waukegan, IL. Have been there 10 years , holds position of mechanical/electrical supervisor.
10:30	Mediterranean Magic	Liza Copeland	305
GENERAL MEDITERRANEAN INFO: * physical location and features of the Mediterranean Sea * size and cruising distances * cultural information and tips * routes to get there INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY CRUISING INFO: * harbours and anchorages * boating facilities afloat and ashore * boat repair and equipment facilities * living requirements - food stores, markets, laundry, garbage, mailing, etc: * evening entertainment - restaurants, 'happy hours', jump-ups * inland travel, buses, tours, car rental WEATHER: * general weather patterns and climate * specific area summer and winter winds * weather resources - radio forecasts, onboard email resources and websites NAVIGATION/PILOTING - strategies and equipment suggestions MOORING and ANCHORING - routines and requirements OFFICIALDOM AND CRUISING FEES BUDGET AND CASH MEDICAL FACILITIES FUEL - diesel, gasoline, propane/butane WATER - availability and cost POWER - 110/220, hook-up differences INSURANCE - common differences in costs and coverage THE DANGERS OF THE SUN - cockpit canvas and other suggestions KEEPING COOL BELOW - fans, hatches, windscoops, clothing, bedding and cooking suggestions COMMUNICATIONS on board and ashore - radio, ham/sailmail, satellite phone, email, snailmail, receiving parts for the boat SECURITY - suggested precautions and some current situations LEAVING THE BOAT LONGTERM pros and cons of commonly used locations Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
10:30	Cold Water Survival Techniques	Coast Guard	307
Learn about cold water survival techniques. Watch as video presentation showing effects of cold water and survival techniques as eight volunteers were subjected to 45 degree F. water with minutes to survive. Q and A to follow. Presented by the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sponsored by: U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary

10:30	Sailboats For A Serious Ocean - 25 Great Sailboats For World Voyaging	John Kretschmer	309
This seminar is a candid and honest look at great boats for world voyaging. It focuses on new and used boats, and what to look for when considering a boat for crossing an ocean. Audience questions are welcome. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
10:30	Make any Travel Experience More Meaningful: Stories from a Circumnavigation	Bonnie McGee	317
This fast-paced, multimedia show uses photos, music and sound effects to transport you around the world on a thirty-three foot sailboat via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. Log entries and selected vignettes from Bonnie McGee’s book, VOICES ON THE WIND, introduce you to the islanders who made her voyage so memorable: a conversation with an aborigine chief and his two wives in Arnheim Land, a Tongan’s definition of “work,” and an encounter with villagers in the Trobriand Islands of New Guinea. Laced with humor, keen observation, and sensitivity to the islanders she met along the way, the stories reaffirm the common ground shared by all peoples. A handout “Manners Ashore” will help make any traveler’s encounter with locals more memorable and meaningful. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Born and raised in Chicago, Bonnie McGee left teaching to live her dream, and completed a four and a half year circumnavigation on her Luders 33 via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope. She is the author of VOICES ON THE WIND, a collection of stories about islanders she met along the way. She lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she skis, climbs mountains, rides her horse, fly-fishes and paints oil landscapes.
10:30	Fancy Knots and Marlinespik	Dan Kasberger	318
Join Dan Kasberger for a hands-on look at the useful, attractive, and life saving arts of the sailor in 3 strand line Sponsored by: Chicago Maritime Festival
Dan Kasberger is a long time Chicago based mariner, diver, and photographer and is the photo documentation director and designer for the Chicago Maritime Festival.
10:30	Saving Sailing - The Story of Choices, Families, Time Commitments, and How We Can Create a Better Future.	Nick Hayes	319
Participation in sailing is declining in America, down more than 40% since 1997 and 70% since 1979. The book Saving Sailing presents a provocative argument and action plan - sure to appeal to sailors everywhere - for the revival quality uses of free time for rewarding intergenerational pastimes, lifelong hobbies, and free-time pursuits. In his presentation, Hayes will share his experiences while researching and writing the book and share ideas for helping sailors to help newcomers to join in. His talks are lively, funny, educational and inspirational. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Nicholas Hayes is a market researcher, avid sailor and the author of the popular and provocative new book Saving Sailing. Nick has studied sailing, sailors, sailing clubs and the industry for 12 years and has interviewed 1,200 sailors worldwide since '04, culminating in the book. Sharing sailing is a labor of love, for Nick, and he contributes significant energies to it. He served on the Board of the Milwaukee Yacht Club for four years, helping the club to renew its youth training clubhouse and growing its major regattas. He is active on the Junior Committee at the South Shore Yacht Club, and he currently serves on the Board of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, chairing its Program Committee, setting program strategy and objectives. And he has traveled domestically and abroad, sharing the lessons of his research.
10:30	Practical Celestial Navigation	Ken Gebhart	320
This seminar (which should follow the Basic seminar, but does not require it) completes an overview of celestial navigation. It not only introduces a variety of plotting methods, but reinforces basic concepts. A discussion of navigation without having normal tools available further illustrates how "it all fits together". The attendee will be able to begin taking sextant sights and to plot them with little or no further training. A seminar review handout will be made available. Sponsored by: Celestaire
Ken is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a Federally licensed navigator. He is the founder of Celestaire, Inc., the largest sextant seller in the world. Ken has been presenting basic and advanced celestial navigation seminars at most major sailboat shows since the first Sail Expo in 1993. His seminars are not only effective, but entertaining as well. Each attendee will be given a set of notes from the seminar which will be very useful for review.
10:30	Sailing Made Easy	Thom Burns	321
Sailing Made Easy is designed to excite the new sailor while reviewing the basics. Tips include avoiding the big mistakes which drive the novice or significant other off the boat. "No white knuckles." Presentation is accompanied by American Sailing Association's "Sailing Made Easy." Sponsored by: American Sailing Association
Thom learned to sail through the U.S. Navy recreational sailing programs at the Great Lakes' Training Center north of Chicago; Naval Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island; and, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. He has been teaching sailing for forty years. He is an American Sailing Association, Instructor Evaluator, who trains instructors. His school, Northern Breezes, runs programs from youth sailing camps to offshore sailing adventures. Thom has sailed across the North Atlantic. He has over 20,000 nautical miles on small boats and over 50,000 on navy ships.
11:45	Cruising the Caribbean Circuit	Liza Copeland	301
Cruising in the Caribbean will be brought to life with recent scenic and personalised images of the region. The following will be discussed: GENERAL CARIBBEAN INFO: * physical location and features of the Islands * cultural information and tips * routes to get there INDIVIDUAL ISLAND CRUISING INFO: * harbors and anchorages * boating facilities afloat and ashore * boat repair and equipment facilities * living requirements - food stores, markets, laundry, garbage, mailing, etc: * evening entertainment - restaurants, 'happy hours', jump-ups * inland travel, buses, tours, car rental WEATHER: * typical winter trade winds * 'The Christmas blow' * hurricane season - dates, trends, recent experiences * weather resources - radio forecasts, onboard email resources and websites NAVIGATION/PILOTING - strategies and equipment suggestions MOORING and ANCHORING - routines and requirements OFFICIALDOM AND CRUISING FEES BUDGET AND CASH MEDICAL FACILITIES AND COMMO Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Liza is a lifelong sailor both cruiser and racer. In 1973 she married Andy in the Caribbean aboard the classic yacht Ticonderoga and they have since sailed over 140,000 miles together, including a circumnavigation with their three children. Cruising around North and Central America followed then they were lured back across the Atlantic for a family wedding. After another seven years in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and currently in the Pacific Northwest, their Beneteau Bagheera has taken them 116,000 n.miles to 114 countries. Liza is the award-winning best-selling author of four cruising books. Just and Still Cruising recount their world travels with Comfortable Cruising describing their voyage around North and Central America. Their popular Cruising for Cowards is an inclusive technical and practical A-Z for cruisers whether coastal voyaging or offshore. Liza writes for a variety of yachting magazines, gives seminars at major boat shows and to a number of clubs and organisations. When not sailing the oceans of the world, leading cruising groups or touring giving talks on boating and travel, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
11:45	Outfitting for Blue Water Cruising	Pam Wall	305
Pam Wall has years of sailing and cruising experience. In this seminar she shares many good ideas on how to make your boat safer, more efficient, and therefore more fun. See the many photos of good ideas on how to sail your boat efficiently, be safer, and a lot more. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
11:45	Techniques in Downwind Sailing	Tony Arends	307
Sponsored by: Forespar
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
11:45	Cruising the Lake Erie Islands	David Bello	309
This seminar will introduce the fabulous Lake Erie Islands to cruisers. Sailing directions to the islands, hazards, weather, and best routes will be presented. In addition, the unique personalities of each of the islands will be discussed as well as what to see and do, best times to go, and insider tips. Sponsored by: Fairwind Sailing School
Capt Dave Bello is the President and Founder of Fair Wind Sailing School. He has cruised and raced the great lake, US East Coast, Caribbean and Bahamas for over 25 years. Is currently the ASA "Instructor of the Year" and has written numerous articles on sailing techniques.
11:45	Line and Splicing	John Schumacher	317
John will lead a discussion of a modern day cordage and their proper splices and have splicing demonstrations. Hands on training. Sponsored by: Torresen Marine, Inc.
John is the head rigger for Torreses Rigging, He specializes in line and splice workmanship and technique development
11:45	Cruising Opportunities for Lake Michigan Fractional Sail	Charlie and Marilyn Olson	318
Fractional Sailing leasing Fractional Sailing–leasing a share of a boat for the season is fast becoming the budget saving way to sail Lake Michigan. Scheduling programs tailored to you own usages and preference can make it possible to sail when you want without the ownership hassles that frustrate so many boat owners. Most sailing is done from your home harbor, but cruising is also an option. This seminar explains how to incorporate lake crossings, harbor hobs, and weekend or longer getaways into your Lake Michigan fraction sailing program. Sponsored by: Olson’s Classic Yachts
Charlie and Mary Olson are principal owner in Olson’s Classic Yachts Fractional sailing firm.
11:45	Two on a Boat - How to Keep it Afloat	Josie Longo	319
Just like mono-hulls and mutli-hulls are not good or bad just different, so are men and women. Women learn process and communicate differently. It’s not good or bad, just different. This is a light hearted look at how couple can work better together aboard a boat when they understand how the other approaches and views the world differently. Sponsored by: All Women's Sailing Connection
Captain Josie is the inventor of the Sailing Wind Wheel and author of the 2x Micro Method and Two on a Boat How to keep it Afloat. She started sailing in 1991 in the Pacific NW. She has since single-handed her boat throughout the Bahamas, crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as crew and sailed in a variety of locations throughout the world including New Zealand and Greece. She started teaching sailing in 2003 specializing in private classes for couples. Her books are geared toward empowering women on the water and helping them see the wind like never before. She makes learning a breeze.
11:45	Tall Ships	Patricia Lock	320
In 2010 a fleet of international, East Coast and Great Lakes tall ships will sailing into all five Great Lakes for the first time, visiting 7-10 major cites. Chicago will welcome 20-25 ships. Adventurers, novices, and sailors alike have the opportunity to enjoy and test themselves has part of this amazing experience. Lessons taught on board range from navigation, fresh water ecology, sail training, seafaring under square sails and schooner sails, and at the helm on ships from 137 ‘to 197’. Seminar attendees will learn about tall ships and what they can learn while on board sailing on Lake Michigan., Lake Superior and much more. Sponsored by: Navy Pier
A junior sailor growing up, Patricia Lock now celebrates life on board by promoting sail trailing on tall ships in the Great Lakes. Patti has managed the voyages of vessels such as the Flaship Niagara, HMS Bounty, and Pride of Baltimore II. Producer of Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 to be held on Navy Pier, August 24-29, Patti is also the flee recruiter preparing for one of the largest historic tall ship fleets in modern times to come to the Great Lakes.
11:45	NorseBoat 17.5 Through The Northwest Passage	Kevin Jeffrey	321
This seminar tells the story of the Arctic Mariner Expedition summer 2009. On this epic journey two British Royal Marines sailed, rowed and when necessary dragged their production NorseBoat 17.5 across the ice in a historic 1400 mile voyage through the arctic's Northwest Passage. The expedition was conceived to support the UK based charity 'Toe in the Water', which uses adventure sailing to rehabilitate men and women injured serving their country. The two adventurers encountered sailing to windward in extreme conditions, rowing on glassy seas, sailing steadily at 6 knots with strong following winds, and being locked in ice floes for days on end. They also encountered charging bears, curious whales, and the warm, friendly inhabitants of the arctic. A NorseBoat 17.5 sailing & rowing cruiser was chosen by the marines for its seaworthiness, versatility, high performance and classic lines. The NorseBoat 17.5 can be sailed, rowed by 1 or 2 persons, and used as a comfortable camp cruiser. Sponsored by: NorseBoat Sailing & Rowing Cruisers
Kevin Jeffrey is the president and founder of NorseBoat Limited in the Canadian Maritimes. He is a mechanical engineer who has been active in the sailing industry for over 25 years as a writer, publisher and designer/builder. His published books include Independent Energy Guide, Sailor's Multihull Guide, and Adventuring With Children.
11:45	TBD		322


1:00	Standing Rigging Basics: How to Tune Your Rig	Dan Knight	301
Sponsored by: Crowley's Yacht Yard

1:00	Sea Cloud	Pam Wall	305
Come and join the Trans Atlantic Passage of the lovely and historical yacht SEA CLOUD. This beautiful 367 foot private yacht was built for Marjorie Merryweather Post and is now a charter yacht that works the Caribbean in the winter and the Mediterranean in the summer. Pam Wall just recently sailed from the Canary Islands to Antigua and wants to share this wonderful 16 day passage aboard the bark SEA CLOUD. Come and see what it is like to cross the Atlantic with the Tradewinds and enjoy the life aboard a square rigged sailing ship. Sponsored by: West Marine
Pam Wall works at the West Marine store in Fort Lauderdale. After the circumnavigation with her family, she helps cruisers around the world get the products they need. Pam offers advice and friendship as well as supplies for the yachtsmen and women out their on their boats.
1:00	Coping with Great Lakes Storms	Jack Klang	307
Few sailors head out into storms, but nearly all of us get caught offshore in them. You will learn of your choices and the advantages and/or disadvantages of each option. Textbook theory will be compared to actual Great Lake experiences. You will gain knowledge, courage, and self confidence. Time for audience questions will be provided. Sponsored by: Quantum Sails
Jack Klang is an award winning seminar presenter. He lives on the shore of Lake Michigan and has sailed and cruised the Great Lakes for more than 30,000 miles. His presentations have informed, entertained, and motivated sailors at boat shows and cruising rendezvous across the country.
1:00	Cruising as a Family	Jean & John Silverwood	309
Hear the tale of how one family took off for an extended cruise and ended up surviving a shipwreck. Learning about emergency situations, ensuring you have the right equipment including the right boat. This seminar focuses on overcoming adversity, the joys of sailing, discovering destinations, sailing with children, and how the experience affected our family. Enjoy an extensive slide show of the places we visited and the things the kids did including photos from our rescue. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
John and Jean Silverwood live in San Diego, California. The couple set a goal to take their kids sailing for an extended period of time. After planning and saving, they found their 55 foot Lagoon Catamaran while attending the Miami Boat Show in February of 2003. They packed up and moved their four kids ages 3 to 14 on board and sailed from New York to French Polynesia, spending time in the Caribbean, Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos along the way. Bound for Australia, they found themselves shipwrecked, and fighting for their lives. They are talking about their next boat and adventure. The Silverwoods wrote the bestselling book "Black Wave" and have been featured on CBS's 48 Hours. Fox's, America's Newsroom, Inside Edition, CBS’S The Morning Show, and several publications such as Readers Digest, National Geographic Adventure, The New York Post and USA Today. www.jsilverwood.com
1:00	The Whys of Sailing with Captain Science	Scott Welty	317
My book, The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books, 2007), presents many connections between sailing/cruising and the basic laws of nature. The seminar will feature a number of live demonstrations and audience participation based on some of the concepts in the book. Such things as torque, hull speed, the green flash, and lightning will be explored. Sponsored by: The Why Book of Sailing
After a career teaching high school and college physics including a stint doing science shows at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry I set sail with my wife and cat in 2005. Years of gunkholing Lake Michigan had given us the fever so we sold everything and sailed out of Chicago, through the Great Lakes and south to the Caribbean. Along the way I put together a collection of observations connecting sailing with basic ideas of physics. That turned into The Why Book of Sailing (Burford Books - 2007). I'm back in Chicago for a year teaching physics at Columbia College and begging rides on other people's sailboats.
1:00	A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Cruise	Randy Deering	318
Step by step planning for short-term cruises for new boat owners or charterers. Tips on cruising guides, weather, boats, durations, sailing directions, anchorage, emergencies, provisions, etc. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Randy Deering is the owner/operator of ANAGO Associates a consulting and training company for management skills, strategic planning and leadership development. He is also a professional sailor including a charter captain (including numerous corporate leadership building flotillas); a sailing instructor; a boat delivery skipper in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys and Caribbean. And he is the author of “A Sailor’s Guide to Life” and “A Sailor Looks at Leadership”
1:00	Lessons Learned for a Collision at Sea	Hester Rumberg	319
What happens if your sailboat collides with another vessel at sea? Topics such as who might conduct a search and rescue, and which officials can lead an investigation in the aftermath will be discussed, as well as the issues involving legal and monetary recourse. Safety measures to avoid collisions will also be presented. These lessons are based on a true incident, and on recent research and collaborative deliberations with professional mariners, and are relevant whether you sail locally or offshore. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Hester Rumberg is a seasoned offshore sailor with 40,000 miles under her harness. She was the Vice-President of the Sleavin Family Foundation, set up to promote maritime safety. Hester is a member of the Council of American Master Mariners, and has spoken at the United States Coast Guard Academy, as well as to many groups interested in boating, both professional and recreational. She is the author of Ten Degrees of Reckoning, and professionally, Dr Rumberg is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist.
1:00	Renewable Energy Keeps Sailing Adventures on Course	Carl Medley	320
Sailor presenters will detail their experience living on a sailing yacht powered by the wind and sun. Attendees will participate in a facilitated, interactive discussion regarding best practices and considerations for using and selecting renewable energy solutions for sailing vessels. Sponsored by: Eclipse Technologies, LLC
Carl L. Medley II has been sailing the waters of inland lakes and the crystal blue Caribbean Sea for over a decade. His fascination of renewable energy and technology, combined with his passion for sailing, led him to pursue a career that combines all three. As president and founder of Eclipse Technologies, Carl is dedicated to helping clients find and implement cutting-edge technology solutions that will make their lives easier.
1:00	Which Propeller? Fixed, Folding, Feathering, 2 or 3 Blade?	Larry Pfister	321
Which propeller fits your budget, sailing style, boat, motor and sailing location? Should it be fixed, feathering, folding, 2 blade or 3 blade? Why do many of the older popular boats have the wrong sized propeller? What should you know about your boat before ordering a new motor? Sponsored by: Performance Propellers
Larry Pfister, a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, has been director of operations and sales for Performance Propellers, a CDI company, for 5 years. Prior to joining Performance Propellers Larry designed various electrical and mechanical products for explosive and marine environments. With 30 years of experience in the design of plastic products and electrical components he is uniquely qualified to advance the development of plastic propellers and future applications of propellers in the emerging electric motor technologies. He has been an avid sailor for 20 years and has sailed primarily in The lakes of New York, the Nantucket sound area of New England, and an occasional trip to the Caribbean.
2:15	Canal Cruising in the South of France	Ralph/Pixie Folsom	301
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of F Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Veteran sailors and cruising guide authors Pixie Haughwout and Ralph Folsom own a canal boat in the South of France, where they cruise extensively. Their lively seminars on Canal Cruising in the South of France detail the where, when, why and how of French canal charters, along with tips on choice destinations, wineries, restaurants, markets and lots of romance. They even cover how to buy and maintain French canal boats. Their guide, Canal Cruising in the South of France: The Romantic Canal du Midi is now in its 11th edition. When not in France, Pixie and Ralph sail Lake Huron’s famed North Channel, considered by many the best cruising grounds in North America. Their North Channel seminars explore the undiscovered beauty, magic and charter opportunities for cruising this pristine Canadian wilderness and its thousands of blueberry-strewn islands, anchorages and gunkholes. This year they are pleased to release the 35th Anniversary Edition of Well-Favored Passage: The Magic of Lake Huron’s North Channel. Pixie and Ralph share their passions and expertise at the 2010 Chicago Strictly Sail Authors’ Corner and seminars, and at www.SeaFeverGear.com. They welcome you with smiles!
2:15	Wilderness Cruising at Isle Royale National Park	Niels Jensen	305
This is a program about the deep fjords, rocky reefs, hurricane holes, spectacular scenery, unusual wildlife, and pristine forests of the Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior. The 45-mile long island group is located close to the Canadian border, and it is a desired cruising destination by many Great Lakes sailors. This lively presentation includes sailing directions, weather consideration, must-see anchorages, wilderness sailing preparedness, and safety recommendation. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Niels R. Jensen a member for the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), serving on its board and Log Book Committee. A journalist by trade, Jensen has written for SAIL, Sailing, Northern Breezes, Good Old Boat, and GLCC Lifeline magazines. He has been a speaker at Strictly Sail, Chicago, for the past three years, and holds a USCG Master’s license.
2:15	At the Mercy of the Sea	John Kretschmer	307
This talk describes my 2007 best selling book, At the Mercy of the Sea, the story of three sailors caught in a Caribbean Hurricane. While the story is riveting, and reveals an amazing act of heroism, it is also sad but powerfully instructive. This is a candid and honest discussion about how to handle sailboats in severe conditions. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
At age 24 John Kretschmer sailed the smallest boat to ever double Cape Horn to windward, a Contessa 32 named Gigi. As a delivery skipper, expedition leader, and offshore passage making instructor, Kretschmer has logged 275,000 deep sea miles and has never sailed less than 10,000 miles a year since 1983. Kretschmer’s challenging sailing agenda for 2010 and 2011 includes several offshore training passages, leading expeditions to Cape Horn, around Newfoundland, and across the N. Atlantic Ocean. Kretschmer is a contributing editor and columnist for Sailing Magazine in addition to writing six books including the ever-popular Flirting with Mermaid. His 2007 book, At the Mercy of the Sea, was critically acclaimed and was chosen by the Southern Bookseller's Association as one of the top 24 nonfiction books of 2007. His new book, Sailboats for a Serious Ocean, will be published in 2010.
2:15	What Sailing Taught Me About Living	John Otterbacher	309
40,000 miles and six ocean crossings later, John mines some entirely non-technical life lessons learned from his adventures and misadventures. Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Since earning his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, John taught collage, served as a State Representative and Senator (Michigan), worked as a psychotherapist, and sailed over 40,000 miles, including a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic. A long-time contributor to Cruising World and other publications, he is the author of "Sailing Grace"(www.sailing-grace.com).
2:15	Running Rigging, Lines that Perform	Tony Arends	317
Sponsored by: New England Ropes
Tony Arends come from a boat building family and has been a sail maker of 30 years. He was an America’s Cup team member in 1987, 1992, and 1995. He races dinghies keel boats and has competed in the Sydney to Hobart, Pacific Cup, Key West Race Week, and more.
2:15	Collision Avoidance: sound and light signals made easy	David Horst	318
Collision Avoidance - Sound and Light Signals Made Easy. Rules 32-37 condensed from U.S.C.G Navigation Rules for International and Inland. Easy to remember summary of the rules with a handy reference card. Sponsored by: Signal Mate
David Horst, an electronic engineer, has a U.S.C.G Masters License with Auxiliary sail and Towing Endorsements. He is a manufacturer of marine safety equipment and certified LED navigation lights. He is a member of NMMA, and Sail & Power Squadron. He has been boating on the Chesapeake Bay for 25 years.
2:15	Battens and Why They are Needed	Romeo Robichaud	319
Explanation how battens are made what materials are used and what there purpose are. Difference between full compression and partial leech battens and how they affect the life of your sail and sailing performance. Sponsored by: Robichaud Batten System Inc
Romeo Robichaud has been in composites for over 40 years and manufacturing battens since 1983. He work with most major sailofts and designers though out the world. He builds battens for the Optimist class, all the Olympic class boats, cruisers, racers including the recent Volvo and AC boats.
2:15	Basic Spinnaker (asymmetrical and poled) handling and trim	Gary Shaw	320
Will present slides and lecture on how to pack, launch, jibe, reef, and take down spinnakers for those with limited spinnaker experience or who are sailing with family, friends, or small or inexperienced crews. Additionally, I will present pictures of spinnakers on various points of sail and discuss the trimming aspects of the sail to help maximize performance of the sail. Sponsored by: V.F. Shaw Co, Inc
Inventor and manufacturer of the Chutescoop spinnaker control system which we have been building for 30 years. I have nearly 50 years of sailing experience including cruising, racing, ocean sailing and former volunteer sailing coach for the U. S. Naval Academy varsity off shore sailing team.
2:15	Should you Buy or Charter?	Scott Sky Smith	321
Sometimes it’s better to charter the bigger boat than buy, but how do you know when? This seminar is designed to aid potential and even current owners in making that important decision. Discussion will include: cost analysis comparing ownership versus rental and "moving up the ladder" or transitioning to a bigger boat. We’ll also discuss the basics of alternative ownership methods (partnerships, charter/leaseback, sailing clubs, etc.). Sponsored by: Author's Corner
Scott “Sky” Smith is a columnist/writer for numerous national magazines; he is the author of “Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects” and ”How To Buy A Single-Engine Airplane” and “How To Build A Hot Tuner Car”, (published by Motorbooks International and available at bookstores across the country or direct from Sky Smith, Inc.).

The Strictly Sail Seminar Series is Presented by Blue Water Sailing Magazine