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2012 seminar series
See below for a complete schedule of educational seminars, hands-on training, and a special 2-day marine weather course, all taking place at the 2012 Newport International Boat Show.
Special Two –Day Marine Weather Course offered at NIBS
Instructor: Lee S. Chesneau Classroom
Location: 250 Thames Street, 3rd Floor, Newport, RI (across from Boat Show site)
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Educational Seminars
1-HOUR SEMINARS AT NEW LOCATION: A-LOT (near Gate 2 on site map)
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 - noon | Charles Heckroodt, Clearstone Coatings | Marine Products that Protect your Investment |
| noon - 1:00 | Capt. Sue Kilborn, Co-owner, Boatwise Marine Training | Suddenly Single Handed; What Every First Mate Should Know |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Gene Steger, Conanicut Marina | The Future Has Arrived; The World's First Propane Powered Outboard Engine |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Matt Fries, B & G /Simrad | Sailing with Instruments |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Steve Bowden. Seatech Systems | Communication for Cruisers |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Richard Cromwell, Maritime Solutions | Care and Repair of an Inflatable |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | TBD | TBD |
Hands-On Training Series
The Hands-On Training Series features on the water clinics and seminars for both sail and power boats.
Educational Seminars
1-HOUR SEMINARS AT NEW LOCATION: A-LOT (near Gate 2 on site map)
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 - noon | Charles Heckroodt, Clearstone Coatings | Marine Products that Protect your Investment |
| noon - 1:00 | Capt. Rick Kilborn, Co-owner Boatwise Marine Training | Vessel Handling in Tight Quarters; Single and Twin Screw |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Matt Fries, B & G /Simrad | Sailing with Instruments |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Christine Bukruian, Author | Cruising w/Your Canine Friend; How to Make it Safe and Fun (Book Title: Gypsy Spirit; What My Boat Taught Me About Love & Life) |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Gene Steger, Conanicut Marina | The Future Has Arrived; The World's First Propane Powered Outboard Engine |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Steve Bowden. Seatech Systems | Communication for Cruisers |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Richard Cromwell, Maritime Solutions | Care and Repair of an Inflatable |
Hands-On Training Series
The Hands-On Training Series features on the water clinics and seminars for both sail and power boats.
Educational Seminars
1-HOUR SEMINARS AT NEW LOCATION: A-LOT (near Gate 2 on site map)
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Lee Chesneau | Marine Weather -Level 1 (2-day course, runs 8am to 4pm ) This program takes place at 250 Thames Street, 3rd Floor, across from the Show site) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Charles Heckroodt, Clearstone Coatings | Marine Products that Protect your Investment |
| 11:00 - noon | Rich Wilson, Author | An American in the Vendée Globe, Racing Solo, Non-Stop, Around The World, (Book Signing) |
| noon - 1:00 | Christine Bukruian, Author | Cruising w/Your Canine Friend; How to Make it Safe and Fun (Book Title: Gypsy Spirit; What My Boat Taught Me About Love & Life) |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Bob Bitchin, The Bitchin Group | The Cruising Attitude |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Gene Steger, Conanicut Marina | The Future Has Arrived; The World's First Propane Powered Outboard Engine |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Matt Fries, B & G /Simrad | Sailing with Instruments |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Captain Manny Perry, Instructor, Boatwise Marine Training | Ethanol - E 15's Effects on Marine Gas Engines |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Lee Chesneau's Marine Weather | Marine Weather Interpretation Skills |
Hands-On Training Series
The Hands-On Training Series features on the water clinics and seminars for both sail and power boats.
Educational Seminars
1-HOUR SEMINARS AT NEW LOCATION: A-LOT (near Gate 2 on site map)
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Lee Chesneau | Marine Weather -Level 1 (2-day course, runs 8am to 4pm ) This program takes place at 250 Thames Street, 3rd Floor, across from the Show site) |
| 11:00 - noon | Charles Heckroodt, Clearstone Coatings | Marine Products that Protect your Investment |
| noon - 1:00 | TBD | TBD |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Rich Wilson, Author | An American in the Vendée Globe, Racing Solo, Non-Stop, Around The World, (Book Signing) |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Captain Rick Kilborn, Co-owner, Boatwise Marine Training | Starting a Charter Business; Making Your Boat Support Itself |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | TBD | TBD |
In Water Hands-On Training Series
The Hands-On Training Series features on the water clinics and seminars for both sail and power boats.
In Water Hands-On Training Series Schedule
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Sail Boat Workshops
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Seminars
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Sailing Made Easy |
| 8:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Advanced Sailing |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Advanced Sailing |
Clinics
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Docking Under Power |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Intro to Sailing |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Coastal Cruising |
| 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Intro to Sailing |
| 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Coastal Sailing |
Power Boat Workshops
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Friday - Saturday
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Seminars
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Powerboating Made Easy |
| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Advanced Docking Skills |
Clinics
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Close Quarters Powerboat Handling |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Advanced Close Quarters Manuvering |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Open-water Boat Handling & Seamanship |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Anchoring and Multi-vessel Rafting Techniques |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Close Quarters Powerboat Handling |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Open-water Boat Handling & Seamanship |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Anchoring and Multi-vessel Rafting Techniques |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Advanced Close Quarters Manuvering |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Open-water Boat Handling & Seamanship |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Anchoring and Multi-vessel Rafting Techniques |
Sunday
Seminars
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Powerboating Made Easy |
| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Advanced Docking Skills |
Clinics
| Start Time | End Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Close Quarters Powerboat Handling |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Advanced Close Quarters Manuvering |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Open-water Boat Handling & Seamanship |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | Anchoring and Multi-vessel Rafting Techniques |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Close Quarters Powerboat Handling |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Open-water Boat Handling & Seamanship |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Advanced Close Quarters Manuvering |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Anchoring and Multi-vessel Rafting Techniques |