How do you select the right life raft? Learn about abandonship bags and preparation with life raft inflation on the dock.

Get to know your fellow lady cruisers at this informal roundtable discussion. Bring your questions and stories, and get ready to get acquainted, share ideas, fears, and experiences, and enjoy the social aspects of cruising.

Learn how to trouble shoot & change the sea water pump impeller on your propulsion and generator engines. We review everything from a slight engine temperature increase to changing the rubber impeller. The job is not complete until you search the cooling system in the heat exchanger to discover and remove the broken “vane” debris. Does your engine struggle to achieve full RPMs? Is the “sight bowl” on your fuel filter dirty? It is simple and easy to change the fuel filter if you have the right tools and have 5 minutes of time. Drop by and learn how to do this simple preventive task.

Watch heaving line tosses from the bulkhead and what equipment you need onboard to prepare for emergency situations. A life-sling demonstration is included.

Points out the differences between inland and international rules > regarding sound and light signals required by U.S.C.G. Demonstrates the duration of the various signals and when they are used such as short blast, prolonged blast, and short rapid blasts using both sound (beeper for demonstration) and light as allowed in the rules. Demonstrates how light signals can be used along with the sound signals as allowed in the rules to increase vessel safety in all weather conditions. Gives the mariner some easy ways to remember the proper signals, and just as importantly understand the signals that you hear. Help to reduce the number of vessel to vessel collisions.

Go aboard an exhibitor boat with Steve D’Antonio as he gives you tips and techniques to troubleshooting in the Engine Room

Find out which boat will win best in show at Baltimore Trawler Fest 2010! Your votes count so pick up a ballot at registration.

Learn about the types and uses of PFDs and a live demonstration with audience participation