Get to know your fellow lady cruisers at this informal roundtable discussion. Patti and Carol will moderate the discussion and encourage your input on a variety of cruising topics. Bring your questions and stories, and get ready to get acquainted, share ideas, fears, and experiences, and enjoy the social aspects of cruising.

Discuss and identify broken, failed, and worn-out parts with Steve to find out why they failed and how to avoid similar problems on your vessel. Steve will bring a variety of mechanical and electrical parts to share and discuss.

There’s a saying, “If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot!” But wouldn’t it be better to know the proper knot for your situation? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the proper use of docklines, coiling and tossing techniques, how to tie a cleat hitch, and all about bowlines, clove hitches, and more.

Hopefully, you’ve never had to use your liferaft, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to know how. At this demonstration, you’ll learn the procedures for properly launching a liferaft and using other boating safety devices. Plus, you’ll have the chance to test them all out!

Extended coastal and offshore cruisers should be familiar with damage control methods, typical failure modes, and the proper tools and repair techniques associated with controlling flooding on a vessel. This hands-on session will familiarize you with those tools and techniques and help you cope with an at-sea flooding event. You’ll also learn about the essential elements of a Damage Control Kit and come away with a basic understanding of how to use the equipment in a typical DC Kit.