Sailing Seminars

Island Sailing Club
www.islandsailingclub.com

All seminars are located in space #636

January 13^th - Wednesday 7 pm

• 7 – 7:30 – Reefing – Learn to reduce your sail area to increase control and sail safer in higher wind conditions.

January 14^th - Thursday 7 pm

• 7 – 7:30 – Problematic Diesel - Troubleshooting fuel, electrical and compression problems that prevent a diesel engine from starting and running smoothly.  Tools and knowledge all marine diesel owners should know.

January 15^th - Friday 7 pm

• 7 – 8:00 – Cruising the South Sound -  A personal collage of photos and stories from a highly experienced cruiser.  Slide show and discussion.

January 16^th - Saturday 1 pm

• 1 – 1:30 – The Sudden Skipper – How to react if the skipper becomes suddenly incapacitated by illness or injury.  Immediate actions to protect the skipper, boat and crew as well as how to get help to you on the water.  Lecture with handouts available.

• 2 – 2:30 – Hidden Gems: Portland Area River Destinations – Explore public docks and obscure gunk holes on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.  Lecture supported by projected charts and graphics along with handouts.

January 17^th - Sunday 1 pm

• 1 – 1:30 – Introduction to Sail Trim – This seminar focuses on how to achieve the maximum efficiency from your sails in both high and low wind conditions.  Presented by Dale Wagemeester from Banks Sails

• 2 – 2:30 - Can I Get Under That Bridge? Determining safe clearance, and communicating with the drawbridges. Passing under and through bridges safely. Lecture supported by slides, handout.