Join us in Anacortes, WA as Trawlerfest partners with The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show for an amazing event May

Trawlerfest is where industry, education, and community come together in a relaxed, rendezvous-type atmosphere. Trawlerfest is an experience you simply won't want to miss! Join us May 16-20 for Seminars & May 18-20 for In-Water Show Portion of Trawlerfest, in conjunction with The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show in Anacortes, Washington, for the second Trawlerfest stop of 2023 as we head to the Pacific Northwest!

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest sails into Anacortes! The show features new and brokerage boats of all sizes from your favorite brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors in one place, as well as seminars from experts and rendezvous evening activities.

Schedule of Events

May 16, 2023

10 am-12 pm: Boat Handling with Bob Sweet

Whether you are very experienced or new to boating, you can always learn more about handling your boat. A great deal about boat handling is not intuitive. It's also somewhat different from driving an automobile. Most people learned boat handling by trial and error. You may have found something that works, but is it the best way? Few have had any formal boat handling training. This seminar shows you how the boat behaves, and why, and how to get it to do what you want it to do.

Close quarters maneuvering causes much of a boater's stress. In this environment you need to control all parts of your boat to avoid hitting unwanted objects. Adding winds and currents to the mix compounds the challenge. Proper use of the controls and lines will make docking and close quarters maneuvering far less stressful. We'll explore how the boat responds to these forces and how to use the boat's momentum to your advantage.

Operating in open water is a whole different challenge. Now, we need to deal with the seas. The hull shape determines performance and how best to handle any building seas. We'll explore trim and taking waves, and what to do when they become a challenge.

This seminar is presented by the author of the popular book, Powerboat Handling Illustrated. Bob's book, seminars, and articles are used by numerous organizations instructing boating.

12:15 pm-2:15 pm: Going Offshore with Jeff Merrill

Unless you are going to stay tied up at your home marina, you will eventually want to cruise aboard your trawler offshore. There are a lot of details to consider in your preparation and this course will help you learn what to expect, and/or remind you what it is like. Jeff Merrill is in his twentieth year as a TrawlerFest presenter and as a veteran trawler yacht broker, he has enjoyed spending time with many of his customers after the purchase and, as a result, has amassed an informative and entertaining collection of photos, ideas, lessons and stories to share involving going offshore. Merrill will touch on safety, planning, weather, navigation, pilothouse operations, engine room checks and more.

2:30 pm-4:30 pm: Anchoring with Bob Sweet

Anchoring is one of those skills you may never fully master, just get better at it. There are lots of variables in every anchoring situation. The choice of anchoring location is critical as is the gear you use to hold the boat. This comprehensive seminar covers your selection and deployment of anchors, rode and related gear based on your boat and prevailing conditions.

The anchor is the key. There are many designs available, but some work better in a particular sea floor. Sizing of the anchor and the rode that connects it to the boat is critical, as is the length of the scope deployed between boat and anchor. One thing we really want when we anchor our boat is to stay where we put it. But anchors can slip and winds and currents can rotate the boat's pull. We'll discuss guidelines for anchoring and gear sizing.

Anchors are expensive. We really want them back. We'll discuss various techniques for retrieving your anchor. How many anchors should you carry? We'll also discuss using two anchors under various conditions to better constrain and hold the boat.

There are a great number of anchor tests. Generally, the results are inconclusive and very location and conditions dependent. Any of a number of anchors will do the job for you. It's a matter of which you should carry and use at any given time. We'll share thoughts and demystify of the best choices for you to consider. This is a fun, interactive seminar where we can share our experiences and all get better at anchoring.

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Understanding Marine Systems with Mike Beemer

Most modern cruising vessels will have many systems aboard requiring inspection, care, and maintenance. Spend some time with ABYC Master Technician and systems instructor Michael Beemer who isn't selling anything and will answer your questions from his 25+ years cruising in our area. Whether you are upgrading or wanting to inspect and test your existing systems, this course will allow you to understand industry best practices and ABYC standards to make sure that your vessel is safe and reliable. Water-making systems are becoming very popular on modern cruising vessel, so we'll spend some time understanding the theory, operation, considerations, options, and installations for these systems.

May 17, 2023

8:30 am-10:30 am: Navigation & Boating with Electronics by Bob Sweet

Electronics have vastly improved boating. This seminar provides an overview of the electronic devices available to you to help you select, install, and use them. Unfortunately, available manufacturers' data and manuals are often lacking and confusing. We'll help unravel the mysteries and make it easier for you to use these tools to your advantage.

Some devices such as chartplotters, radar and sounders need to be compatible models from the same manufacturer in order to work together. Other electronics can be from any manufacturer. This seminar in not brand-specific. We'll give you some guidelines for making selections that will work for you. We'll talk about what's new and what you should consider if you choose to add gear on your boat.

We'll also provide important tips and tricks for using these devices. Manufacturers compete with each other to offer more "features." However, while they might make nice screen candy, they may or may not be useful. You have a lot to do as skipper, monitoring your electronics should help you, not demand your attention.

Today's electronics make extensive use of virtual buttons, and functions are buried in a menu system which may not be intuitive. Most boaters really need a limited set of functions, and want to learn how to quickly access them when needed. We'll talk about setting up the main display for charting and radar.

This will a good chance to share experiences and ask questions to help focus you use of your electronics, and make you a more informed buyer when selecting and having electronics installed on your boat, and when setting them up for use.

9:00 am-10:00 am : Great Looper Boats That Can Do Bluewater Too with John Clayman

Would-be cruisers often ask, "What do I need to look for in a boat for The Great Loop," as if maybe they didn't intend to cruise anywhere else. And maybe some do not. The Great Loop is a magnificent adventure, usually with land to starboard and port, but there are plenty of boats that do a great job on inland waters that can also go offshore and even cross an ocean. There are affordable boats that can do both the Erie Canal and the Atlantic Ocean in comfort and safety. John Clayman, president of Seaton Yachts with tens of thousands of ocean miles under his belt, will review the particular requirements for Great Looping and for more strenuous cruising. He will provide examples of dual-purpose vessels for every budget. Donning his yacht broker cap, Clayman will also discuss how to find and purchase the best boat for your needs. There will be ample time to respond to questions about design, construction, surveys and the purchase process.

10:45 am-1:45 pm: The Great Loop: How to Prepare, What to Expect with Kim Russo

Counterintuitively, attendees at our Pacific Northwest events have shown a strong sense of bi-coastal curiosity. They talk a lot about wanting to do the "Great Loop." Well folks, here's your chance to find out more about it. As you know, boaters who circumnavigate the East Coast of U.S., using the Hudson River, Erie Canal, Great Lakes, Mississippi River and Intracoastal Waterway are called "Loopers" for having completed "The Great Loop." Kim Russo, executive director of the America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association, will give a detailed briefing with plenty of time to answer questions. She will also address which boats are most suitable and how to budget.

2:00 pm-4:00 pm: Dialing In Your Boat with Jeff Merrill

There is a lot to keep track of when you own and manage your trawler. Record keeping can be done in a variety of ways, from homemade spread sheets to purchased programs. The important point is to keep track of the details to help you better enjoy your trawler. Yacht broker Jeff Merrill has amassed a collection of good ideas that will help take some of the guesswork out of tracking various systems and equipment onboard your trawler. Knowing what to monitor, determining what is normal and identifying an issue early on are all important factors to help you enjoy cruising. Being observant and using quick reference reminders will improve your awareness. Merrill has spent over thirty years working with cruising clients and through his experiences on hundreds of trawlers he has cataloged a huge collection of simple tips; like marking lines on your engine mounts, arrows for tracking needles on analog gauges, color coding your anchor chain and many other common-sense tips make this an engaging and informative session.

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Managing Power with Mike Beemer

There are many new choices for generating and managing power on your boat – solar cells, fuel cells, high-output alternators and of course – a genset. Did you know a genset on your boat is the most expensive power you can buy?

Our needs for power on our boats have became higher. Computers, tablets and iPhone chargers, microwave ovens, music systems and even the Instant Pot may be expected to run off a modern boat's electrical system and many vessels don't have a "balanced electrical system" that performs properly, has reliability, and is designed to last. This course is designed to help you understand how to design, check, maintain, and upgrade your electrical system to match the power requirements on your boat.

First, we will take a look at the typical power demands a modern electrical system supports.

Do you know how much your microwave draws from your inverter and storage system? We will total up the electrical draw different systems require. Next, we will cover the size of your power storage system, and how to monitor and keep it charged. We then will wrap up the seminar by providing other ways to produce energy and their cost: high-output alternators & battery chargers, solar options & controllers, new fuel cells, and even wind energy. After taking this course, you will become the ‘master' of the energy equation onboard your cruising vessel.

4:15 pm-6:00 pm: Navigation and Charting

Confidence comes from always knowing where you are and how to safely get to your destination. That holds true for both skipper and mates. Even with electronics, a basic understanding of navigation is essential. This seminar provides a solid introduction to navigation and the charts you use in conjunction with your GPS, chartplotter and other electronics.

GPS has totally changed how we navigate. However, on water, you are still the navigator. It is up to you to select safe paths to get to your destination, and then make sure you closely follow them. Your chartplotter is a great tool, but presents a limited window to the world.

May 18, 2023

8:30 am-10:30 pm: What To Look For Before You Call a Surveyor with Jim Merrick

So, you want to buy a boat? What you should look for before making an offer and hiring a marine surveyor. A dream of the perfect cruising boat can be crushed when it's surveyed, but some of this deal-killers could have been detected early were it not for the fact that buying a boat is rarely a rational decision; we are often lead by our hearts. Buyers can slow down and take a look at the boat with the rose-colored glasses off. We will cover how to inspect hoses, valves, wiring mistakes, and signs of structural damage. There will be many photos of examples of what to look for.

10:45 am-12:45 pm: Mexico's Little Loop with Capt Pat Rains

After 15 years of exploring and charting Mexico, I suggest this "Little Loop." My easy 1,500 n.m. itinerary leads you to and through the absolute BEST cruising grounds in Pacific Mexico, all within the warm and friendly waters of the southern Sea of Cortez. The "Little Loop" strikes a perfect balance; inbetween 12 full-service marinas, you can swing free in 19 different anchorage areas ranging from ‘popular' and ‘pristine' to down-right ‘remote.' Snorkel right off the boat or dinghy through butterfly tunnels in a mangrove forest. When visiting a variety of six sweet little resort ports, you can easily reprovision your galley and fly guests in or out. Adventures off the boat? Let's hike to see Cochime cave-paintings, photograph baby Frigates and Blue Footed Boobies, or hop aboard the Copper Canyon train excursion. More than a dozen boat yards are available if you need them. But mostly the "Little Loop" is about enjoying your boat amid spectacular Sea of Cortez scenery. The best times for Mexico's "Little Loop" are between November 1 and June 1.

10:45 am-11:45 am: Stabilization for your Trawler Yacht & More with Patrick Noor from DMS

Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS Holland) are specialists in stabilization and roll reduction systems for Motor Yachts. This presentation will give background into its products and explain how DMS aims to provide the best stabilization solution for all motor and trawler yacht designs.

1:00 pm -2:45 pm: Weather Decision Making on the Inside Passage with Chris Parker

You will learn all the basic concepts of weather in the Pacific NW, including: How to read a weather map,

Synoptic features (high and low pressure systems, ridges, troughs, fronts), and Why each is important.

Brief discussion of how wind drives seas, and the importance of arriving at a wind forecast before considering forecast for seas (we will devote two hours to discussing seas / waves and their impact on your vessel in the Weather Seminar Wednesday, May 18, at 9am).

You'll learn about the 3 types of wind; Understanding seabreeze / landbreeze cycles; Catabatic winds and other Coastal effects; Understanding weather from a perspective of energy transfer; Concept of convergence and divergence, and how these drive your weather; and How to gauge forecast confidence.

Chris will present vital information about Weather Models and their limitations, including: Global versus mesoscale models; Temporal and spatial resolution of models; Model grid boxes; and Why models can not resolve weather phenomena in much of the interior Pacific NW.

And Chris offers real solutions you can use including: Tips for accessing real time Buoy information and CMC and NOAA text forecasts; How to use Buoys and the knowledge you gain in this Seminar to better interpret computer model forecasts, and CMC and NOAA text forecasts, so you know what's really going to happen in your location.

1:00 pm-3:00 pm: Use Marine Apps for Route Planning and Remote Anchor Watch with Modern Internet Connection with Eric Kunz from Furuno

Use your iPad, iPhone or Android device to learn route planning and provide "Peace of Mind" Anchor Watch functionality to while you r are cruising anywhere in the world. Understand the integrated relationship between modern MFDs and your own personal connected devices. Experience how easy it is to safely create journeys and plans that are automatically safely saved in your own personal "Internet Cloud" web site. Then see how this safely saved information automatically transfers between your vessel's MFDs and your own devices. Use live modern MFDs to save pictures, route plans, and places of interest then transfer them between your own devices in the class. Use your own device with exactly the same charts to understand how easy it is to have the same information you create at your home automatically appear on your vessel's navigation display when you embark on new journey whether it is a plan for a day trip or a month or a year! Watch the information save automatically to your MFD or from your MFD to your device using these amazing free apps. Modern connected MFDs leverage simple Internet Cloud integration so you never have to fear about losing critical navigation information again. (Limited Attendance with six displays and 2 people per display)

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Ask the Experts: A Town Hall with Sam Devlin, Jim Merrick. Moderated by Jeff Merrill CPYB

In this "town hall" event, our panel of veteran cruisers will field audience questions on a wide-range of topics, sea stories always resulting. Sam Devlin will discuss epoxy-wood boatbuilding for passagemaker boats. Jim Merrick from Merrick Marine will navigate you through the prepurchase survey.the moderator, Jeff Merrill, a certified professional yacht broker, author and trawler specialist with thousands of cruising miles with clients.

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Maintaining your Outboard Powered Boat or Dinghy with Matt Mardesich

Nearly every cruising boat has an outboard-powered dinghy, and these motors are very dependable, if they are maintained properly on a regular basis. This course will cover the basics for all outboard engines, with an emphasis on routine maintenance protocol to ensure you get a long and reliable service life from your outboard.

A sample of topics covered:
-Cooling system service and water pump impeller replacement
-Fuel system maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
-Engine and gear oil changes
-Ignition system testing
-Routine maintenance points and engine tune-up
-Winterization and spring commissioning

Matt Mardesich is the primary marine mechanical instructor at Skagit Valley College. He has lived, worked, and played around the water all his life and still does some commercial fishing in Alaska when not teaching at the technical school. Matt is an ABYC certified Master Technician and holds a USCG 100-ton Near Coastal Master's License.

May 19, 2023

8:30 am-10:30 am: Use Marine Apps for Route Planning and Remote Anchor Watch with Modern Internet Connection #2 with Eric Kunz from Furuno

Use your iPad, iPhone or Android device to learn route planning and provide "Peace of Mind" Anchor Watch functionality to while you r are cruising anywhere in the world. Understand the integrated relationship between modern MFDs and your own personal connected devices. Experience how easy it is to safely create journeys and plans that are automatically safely saved in your own personal "Internet Cloud" web site. Then see how this safely saved information automatically transfers between your vessel's MFDs and your own devices. Use live modern MFDs to save pictures, route plans, and places of interest then transfer them between your own devices in the class. Use your own device with exactly the same charts to understand how easy it is to have the same information you create at your home automatically appear on your vessel's navigation display when you embark on new journey whether it is a plan for a day trip or a month or a year! Watch the information save automatically to your MFD or from your MFD to your device using these amazing free apps. Modern connected MFDs leverage simple Internet Cloud integration so you never have to fear about losing critical navigation information again. (Limited Attendance with six displays and 2 people per display)

8:30 am-10:30 am: Cruising the Pacific Side of Central America, Mexico to Panama Canal with Capt Pat Rains

West Coast boaters hoping to transit the Panama Canal usually don't know enough about all those "scary" little Central American countries they'll have to cruise right through in order to reach the canal. In this new seminar, former delivery skipper Pat Rains (38 transits of the Panama Canal) shares facts, charts, photos & contact details about the 10 best cruising stops in these 5 CentAm countries (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Pacific Panama). Marinas, anchorages, fuel availability, boat yards, fishing, diving, exploring ashore. Plus, what's to be avoided & what's not to be missed along this 1,500 n.m. Pacific coastline before transiting to the Caribbean

10:45 am - 12:45 pm: Waves & Sea, and How they Impact your Vessel with Chris Parker

Everything you really need to know about seas, and how to interpret seastate forecasts. Topics include: Define wave height and interval (period); Explore the concept of "apparent wave interval"; Why waves develop; Discuss the importance of an accurate wind forecast; How waves dissipate energy; How fast waves propagate.

We will also explore: Multiple wave trains and their interaction (phasing of wave trains); How waves impact your vessel, and why different types of vessels respond differently to waves.

You will also learn: How waves are influenced by currents, landmasses, shoaling and fetch, including handy, free online tool which will help you understand and calculate how waves respond to changes in wind speed, weather depth, and fetch.

Chris will share his unique rule of thumb so you can create your own accurate forecast for wind-chop (wind driven waves). And he will finish by looking at a few examples of wave forecasts, and offer tips on how to interpret them so you make better decisions with respect to seas.

10:45 am-1:45 pm: Maritime Medical Emergency Management Lecture with Dr. Robert Leviton

During this presentation participants will gain in depth understanding of the following:
- Allergic Reactions
-Burns
-Choking
-Concussion
-Contusions, Lacerations, and Wound Care
-Dehydration
-Drowning and Near Drowning
-Fractured Bones
-Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke
-Hypothermia
-Marine Bites and Stings
-Nosebleeds
-Seasickness
-Strain and Sprains

Dr. Robert Leviton has over 30 years of experience in Emergency Medicine as a practicing physician, as well as Chairman of urban academic and community hospital emergency departments. Dr. Leviton is board certified in Emergency Medicine (American Board of Emergency Medicine) and Clinical Informatics (American Board of Preventive Medicine). He is currently the Physician Advisor at New York Health and Hospitals, Metropolitan Hospital where he also is clinically active teaching emergency medicine resident physicians and managing patient's care.

Dr. Leviton's professional Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness work include 12 years as the Medical Director for the Nassau County Fire, Police, and EMS Academy; he served as Physician Advisor to the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration during Desert Shield / Desert Storm developing mass care triage programs; was appointed as a Board Advisor to the National Emergency Training Center; then joined the Joint Commission accrediting hospitals, leading their teams developing standards for hospital emergency management and preparedness. Most recently, Dr. Leviton served as the Medical Director for the COVID Pandemic Medical Screening Annex, where his teams managed 100-200+ patients daily during the beginning through the height of the Pandemic.

Sailing his O'Day 32, "Tiramisu" in the waters of the Long Island Sound, Robert has served the US Sailing Association, Disabled Sailing Committee, as their lead National Classification Trainer and has sailed with disabled sailors in San Diego, Galveston, Port Charlotte, Newport, Nova Scotia, Kinsale, and his home New York waters as the Chief Medical Officer for the Robie Pierce One Design Regatta for over 15 years.

1:00 pm-2: 30 pm: Dirona Around the World with James and Jennifer Hamilton

Travelling around the world in a small boat is a major undertaking. James and Jennifer Hamilton spent a decade cruising the world in their Nordhavn 52 Dirona, crossing the Pacific, Indian and Southern Atlantic Oceans and twice crossing the Northern Atlantic, with themselves and their cat Spitfire as only crew. The Hamiltons particularly enjoy higher-latitude cruising and spent much time in southern New Zealand, Tasmania, Alaska, and Scandinavia. They also specialize in longer passages, including non-stop runs of 3,023 nm over 19 days from Australia to Mauritius and 3,689 nm over 25 days from St. Helena to Barbados.

In this seminar, James and Jennifer will describe some of their techniques for making the trip more safe and comfortable for longer passages and at the dock, ranging from watch-keeping and fuel management to living on a 60Hz boat in 50Hz countries. They also will share highlights of their trip, such as passing through Russia to tour Finland's Great Saimaa Lake system and cruising Stewart Island off southern New Zealand.

Before departing Seattle on their trip around the world, the Hamiltons boated year-round in the Pacific Northwest, and have logged over 110,000 miles in total. They are the authors of Waggoner Cruising Guide's Cruising the Secret Coast and dozens of articles in magazines such as PassageMaker and Pacific Yachting, and document their travels in detail at mvdirona.com and youtube.com/user/mvdirona.

2:30 pm-5:00 pm: Maintaining your Electrical Systems with Mike Beemer

This course will take you through the ins and outs of a boat's electrical systems. There is plenty of information every boat owner should know about these critical systems, whether they are doing improvements themselves, paying a professional for upgrades, or simply trying to understand the system on your boat and "Keep it Alive".

Sample list of topics covered:
-How a balanced electrical system should work
-How to monitor electrical systems
-Early warning signs of trouble
-Sizing and care of battery banks
-Proper wire selection, termination, and tools
-Alternative energy such as solar and wind generation
-Generator integration
-How to make repairs to this critical system on almost every cruising vessel

2:30 pm-3:30 pm: Women's Roundable: A Judgement-Free Q&A, Afternoon Tea

Kim Russo, Pat Rains and Jennifer Hamilton have cruised widely but with distinctly different experiences. Discussion leader Pat Rains, a captain, is a leading expert on cruising in Mexico. Kim Russo is the Director of the AGLCA with unique boating adventures . Jennifer Hamilton has spent a decade travelling with her husband James around the world in Dirona, a Nordhavn 52. This seminar is for women who think they may want to go cruising or who have only recently entered into the cruising lifestyle and have a wide range of questions best answered by other women, and, alas, without any men in the room.

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Trawler Buying Tips : Moderator Jeff Merrill with Jim Merrick , Sam Devlin

Even when it goes well, buying a boat can be a stressful process. The idea behind this three-hour seminar is to arm buyers with the information they need to minimize frustration and unnecessary expense. "Team Teach" instructors look at the challenges of boat buying from unique perspectives. This seminar has saved untold thousands of dollars for participants who avoided making costly mistakes over the past five years.

The theme of the first buying tip is an outline of the purchase process – with Jeff Merrill, CPYB, who reviews the steps from offer to closing so you have context for a transaction. Then we explore what kind of cruiser you plan to be and therefore what kind of hull design. Enter veteran Sam Devlin of Devlin Boat Design to explain boat construction and how to discern between different materials.

Jim Merrick, Surveyor with Merrick Maine discusses how to choose the right surveyor and navigates you through the prepurchase survey.

Max Salvater from Sterling Associates and John Posey from Total Dollar will provide professional advice on finances and marine insurance and the elements of a good cruising policy.

May 20, 2023

9:00 am-4:00 pm: Everything You Need to Know About Diesel Engines with Mike Beemer & Matt Mardesich

This is an all-day course about your diesel propulsion engine. Having your Diesel engine fail while underway can ruin your day. Worse, it could put you and your crew in a dangerous position. In general, marine diesel engines are incredibly reliable. They just to need, air, fuel, and water for cooling. You could add electrical power for starting, and you have covered the range of needs for a diesel engine. Most engine problems are due to fuel issues or keeping the engine cool. Using the Marine Tech Centers diesel engine lab, we will work with live diesel engines running where you can walk around the engine and see the different systems. You can look at the injectors and even learn to bleed the engine before starting.

Sample of topics covered:
-Annual and Regular Maintenance:
-Changing the oil and oil filters
-Changing Fuel filters
-Overheating can kill a diesel engine. Make sure your cooling system is maintained regular to avoid overheating and costly repairs.
-There is no warning for saltwater incursion in your transmission cooling system. Gear coolers should be inspected it annually and replace or cleaned every 5 years
-Impellers should be inspected annually and replaced every 1-2 years depending on use
-Replacing hoses and belts every five years

Learn how to troubleshoot:
-Electrical systems on your engine for starting or charging.
-Vacuum gauge installation in your fuel system after the primary fuel filter to tell you if the system has a blockage or if the primary filter is dirty from bad fuel or a problem in the tank.
-This is one of our most popular courses… After this one-day course you will have a good understanding of how your diesel engine works and the basic areas for good maintenance and troubleshooting.

9:00 am-10:0 am: The Virtues of Simplicity in a Cruising Boat with Capt. John Clayman

Everyone touts the virtues of simplicity, but nowadays this idea is rarely achieved. A veteran cruiser under both sail and power with countless sea miles, John Clayman brings decades of experience in the design, construction, and marketing of cruising boats to Seaton Yachts. As president at Seaton, Clayman wrestles with the conundrum of complexity versus simplicity on a regular basis. This talk follows the debate down through the decades from Beebe's design of the original PassageMaker to the trawlers of today. If you are considering buying a new boat or refitting your old one, this is the seminar to develop a healthy mindset and maybe even save a few bucks.

8:30 am-11:30 am: Maritime Medical Emergency Management : Hands-On Suture and Splinting Skills and Techniques with Dr. Robert Leviton

Laceration Repair Skills and Techniques
-Sterile Technique
-Draping and Prepping
-Anesthesia Considerations
-Suture and Needle Selection
-Instrument Use
-Steri-Strips
-Skin Glue
-Wound Closure Techniques
-Simple Interrupted
-Simple Running
-Running Locking
-Horizontal Mattress
-Vertical Mattress
-Corner Stitch
-Figure of 8 Stitch
-Staplers and Removal
-Two Handed Hand Tying with Left
-Two Handed Hand Tying with Right
-Splinting Skills and Techniques
-Ace Elastic Bandage Wrap
-Short Arm/Volar Splint
-Thumb Spica Splint
-Ulnar Gutter Splint
-Short Leg/Posterior Splint

Dr. Robert Leviton has over 30 years of experience in Emergency Medicine as a practicing physician, as well as Chairman of urban academic and community hospital emergency departments. Dr. Leviton is board certified in Emergency Medicine (American Board of Emergency Medicine) and Clinical Informatics (American Board of Preventive Medicine). He is currently the Physician Advisor at New York Health and Hospitals, Metropolitan Hospital where he also is clinically active teaching emergency medicine resident physicians and managing patient's care.

Dr. Leviton's professional Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness work include 12 years as the Medical Director for the Nassau County Fire, Police, and EMS Academy; he served as Physician Advisor to the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration during Desert Shield / Desert Storm developing mass care triage programs; was appointed as a Board Advisor to the National Emergency Training Center; then joined the Joint Commission accrediting hospitals, leading their teams developing standards for hospital emergency management and preparedness. Most recently, Dr. Leviton served as the Medical Director for the COVID Pandemic Medical Screening Annex, where his teams managed 100-200+ patients daily during the beginning through the height of the Pandemic.

Sailing his O'Day 32, "Tiramisu" in the waters of the Long Island Sound, Robert has served the US Sailing Association, Disabled Sailing Committee, as their lead National Classification Trainer and has sailed with disabled sailors in San Diego, Galveston, Port Charlotte, Newport, Nova Scotia, Kinsale, and his home New York waters as the Chief Medical Officer for the Robie Pierce One Design Regatta for over 15 years.

11:45 am-1:45 pm: Cruising the Inside Passage with Karl Kruger from Seattle Yachts

Explore the best routes, hidden gems and secret hideaways of British Colombia's Inside Passage and South East Alaska with Karl Kruger. Karl is an experienced PNW cruiser and captain and has cruised these waters for over 20 years. You will get the insider's knowledge and, if you're lucky, a few secret places to catch that prize winning fish.

BIO: Karl is a Charter Captain, Boat Broker and Flotilla Leader at Seattle Yachts. He holds a United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master's License with Sail and Tow endorsements. For the last 20 years, he has cruised extensively in the San Juan Islands, Canadian Gulf Islands, the Canadian Coast, and Alaska.

Karl holds a B.S. in Environmental Science/ Toxicology and an A.A.S. in Ecology and Environmental Technology. He also holds current certifications for CPR and Outdoor Emergency Care.

In the 2017 Race to Alaska, Karl became the first person to paddle the 750 mile race course on a Stand Up Paddleboard, completing the race in under two weeks. In 2022 he will paddle non-assisted 2,000 miles of the Northwest Passage.

12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Stabilization for your Trawler Yacht & More with Patrick Noor

Patrick Noor is a specialist in stabilization and roll reduction systems for Motor Yachts. His presentation will give background into stabilization products and explain how DMS aims to provide the best solution for all motor and trawler yacht designs.

1:00 pm-2:00 pm: FINANCING AND INSURING YOUR DREAM BOAT with Total Dollar & Sterling Associates

What you need to know about financing and insuring your boat. The requirements lenders will have, for insurance and financing. What you want to have to protect yourself on insurance and financing. Finance programs that fit your needs

Personal Health Record Consultation with Dr. Robert Leviton

Time: Session #1 - 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, Session #2 - 3:30 pm-5:00 pm

Do you know the last time you had a tetanus shot? How about the names and telephone number of your primary care physician, consulting physicians, hospitals maintaining your personal medical and surgical information? What is your pharmacy name and telephone number, or the dose, route, and frequency of your current medications?

When traveling and suddenly confronted with an acute medical /surgical emergency, having your Personal Health Record immediately available can be lifesaving.

During this consultation, Dr. Robert Leviton will review the key components of a personal health record and together will construct your PHR while also developing content that may be linked to your personal electronic health records. These PHR's may be provided to you by your private physician, hospital, health insurance plan, pharmacy, or may be purchased independently. All options will be explored and reviewed and finalized so you may begin your voyage knowing your personal health record is complete.

Date: May 16-20, 2023

Location:
Cap Sante Marina,
1019 Q Avenue,
Anacortes, WA 98221.

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