Seminars

February 17-20, 2011. Schedule a training trip with us aboard your boat before or after the Miami Boat Show. […]

No you’re not seeing double…well maybe, because we sold out the first “Building Cruising Confidence as a Couple” at Trawler Fest University in January in Florida. So this is TAKE TWO and a second University course AFTER Trawler Fest concludes. Yes TWO in the same week! Even better than that, we are aboard the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 again! […]

It is January at Trawler Fest in Sunny HOT Florida. Snow is coming down everywhere else throughout North America and we are so lucky to be boating. Four couples join us aboard the Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 for two days of “Building Cruising Confidence as a Couple”. […]

Did you just say- OH NO! Not KNOTS!
Do you know which knot is appropriate for every situation when you are boating? Captain Chris will teach you this lost skill of knot tying in a hands-on seminar. Which knots are best for long term dockage or just tying up to the fuel dock on a sunny day. Clove hitch, two half hitches, cleat knot, sheepshank and bowline are some of the more common knots we’ll cover. No experience is necessary to attend and it’s also a good refresher for salty dogs who have gotten a bit rusty. […]

This couples-oriented two-day seminar happens on the waterways of America! We offer tricks and tips on boat handling with an emphasis on team work. The husband and wife team of Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell will teach you how to formulate a plan and effectively communicate together while cruising. […]

Are you a reluctant First Mate? How involved in your boat operations do you want to be? We tailor this seminar for your level of comfort. For brand new First Mates who have never touched an anchor – and aren’t quite sure they want to- our coaching helps these Mates to support their Captains. No yelling please!

Or, for the well seasoned First Mate who wants to gain more confidence, Captains Chris & Alyse can teach you about docking, systems management and navigation. We can do a one-on-one session or gather a few like-minded friends aboard your own boat and practice hands-on.
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Trawler Fest Fort Lauderdale is a terrific success. In years past, Trawler Fest was in Stuart Florida but needed a location with marina space to handle larger trawlers, both longer and deeper draft. Bahia Mar Marina and Hotel is a perfect choice. Being in the middle of the Venice of the Americas, Bahia Mar is easily accessed by the ICW, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale International Airport or I-95. You don’t need a car, everything is nearby. The Atlantic Ocean and beach are across the street, restaurants and nightclubs are walking distance. […]