I was planning on taking the safety at sea seminar on Sept 19th-20th in Hampton VA. It is not clear to me if this seminar would quality for the PacCup. Anybody know?
http://www.carib1500.com/seminars/index.html
Here is the mailing describing the seminar:
We hope you are able to join us for our last offshore sailing seminar this year. Each year we revise the course to be the best that we can make it and this year has been no exception. The course is loaded with specific solutions to the most common problems that confront passagemakers.
You and your crew will learn more in one weekend than you believed possible.
These are our major topics:
• Heavy Weather Sailing
• Offshore Sail Selection and Trim
• Navigation, Communications, and Computers
• Troubleshooting Engines and Electrical Systems
• Coping with Fear, Fatigue, and Sea Sickness
• Selecting, Outfitting, and Inspecting the Boat
• Understanding Weather and the Gulf Stream
• Choosing and Training your Crew
• Coping with Emergencies
• Medical Preparedness
• Provisioning for Passages
• Life Aboard
Speakers this year will include Steve Black, Rick Palm, Julie Palm, Dave Flynn, and Tim Hasson. Continental breakfasts and lunches are provided, as well as, cocktails and dinner on Saturday night.
If you plan to attend, call Steve at 757-788-8872 or fill out your form on line and mail it to us. For details visit: http://www.carib1500.com/seminars/index.html . There is a special discount available to first time ralliers. Each class is limited to 50 people.
Call me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Steve Black
Hampton, VA – September 19-20
http://www.carib1500.com/seminars/index.html
