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The U.S. Naval Academy and Marine Trades Association of Maryland are hosting a Safety at Sea seminar March 29 and 30, with a focus on offshore as well as inshore safety issues. The seminar is relevant for both cruising and racing sailors, with on-the-water demonstrations and helicopter rescues performed right before your very eyes.
Topics include Search and Rescue, MOB Prevention and Recovery, Weather Forecasting, Handing Heavy Weather, Electronic Communication, Cruising Preparation, Navigation, and much more. Speakers include some of the area’s most experienced sailors (both USCG and Navy), blue water diehards, and industry professionals.
The seminar takes place at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis, and advance registration is recommended. For more information, please visit mtam.org
For readers north of the Chesapeake, the Cruising Club of America is hosting a similar Safety Weekend March 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, RI. John Rousmaniere, Rives Potts, Frank Bohlen, and others will present a US Sailing-sanctioned Safety at Sea seminar on Saturday, but other relevant topics such as Boat Preparation, Satphone Training, Seasickness Prevention and Treatment, and Ship’s Doc Duties have been added to the roster as a special event.
For more information, visit bermudarace.com
