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| Nordhavn Atlantic Rally |
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| NAR Seminar Schedule at Bahia Mar - Tentative |
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Description |
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| Monday 5-10 |
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| 0900-1015 |
Welcome to NAR/Rally Ops Overview |
Jim Leishman, Mike Martus, Milt Baker, Dan Streech, Bruce Kessler, Jennifer McCauley Stern, Amy Zahra |
NAR Committee |
A brief overview from the Rally's organizers of what you can expect of the NAR, a focus on operational procedures, a quick look at the ports, and a chance to have your questions answered by the rally's management team. |
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| 1030-1145 |
Skymate 101 |
John Tandler or Mike Berube |
Skymate |
SkyMate for users from the company's top technical guys: system overview, Skymate software, operations, automatic position reporting, and troubleshooting. |
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| 1300-1415 |
Fort Lauderdale Cram Course |
Judy Baker, Penny Farrel and Joan Kessler |
NAR Committee |
Now that you've arrived in Fort Lauderdale, where do you go to provision your boat? Where can you get the spares and other boat stuff you need? What is there to do for fun? What is the best way to get around? These questions and more will answered by three local Fort Lauderdale "yacht wives" who are in-the-know. Come with your questions. |
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| 1430-1545 |
Fuel Systems & Filtration |
John Cafiero |
AJ Marine Environmental Services |
The importance of a clean fuel tank, how to know whether your fuel is clean, and a hands-on look at fuel system maintetance from an expert in the field who has seen it all.. |
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| 1600-1715 |
Autopilot Care & Feeding |
Robert Kinney |
Alcom Marine Electronics |
How to care for your autopilot and troubleshoot common problems to keep your autopilot up and running all the way across the Atlantic. |
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| 1730-1815 |
Making the NAR Movie & Using your Camcorder |
Bruce Kessler/Dave Shuler |
NAR Video staff |
The Nordhavn Atlantic Rally is making history, and the event will be seen by the rest of the world largely through the rally documentary being directed by by renowned Hollywood director Bruce Kessler. Listen to Bruce and Dave tell you the concept for the film, how your onboard video can make a vital contribution, as well as tips on how to use your own oboard video camera for memorable shots that may be used in the NAR video and your own productions. |
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| Tuesday 5-11 |
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| 0900-1015 |
Troubleshooting Nordhavn Systems |
Dan Streech, James Knight, Justin Zumwalt |
Nordhavn Tech Staff |
Learn from the experts: the most common problems you may encounter at sea aboard your Nordhavn and how to tackle them. |
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| 1030-1145 |
Fishing Your Way Across the Atlantic |
Scott Flanders (N-46 Egret), Jamie "Jay" Bolender of LMR, Bruce Kessler |
LMR Custom Rods & Tackle |
Three fishing experts cover the top trolling techniques, basic tackle rigging and maintenance, and the best ways to catch swordfish, mahi-mahi and other great eating fish. |
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| 1300-1415 |
Watermaker Use & Care |
Harry Abeles |
Village Marine |
Learn about use and proper care of your watermaker, common sources to problems that may plague your system, cost-effective onboard maintenance and repairs, and extending the life of your system. |
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| 1430-1545 |
An American Boat on European Power |
Mickey Smith |
Boat Systems |
A layman's introduction to the key options for safely feeding your vessel on a diet of shore power from a 50Hz connection. We will discuss use of 120 and 240 volts aboard boats and the different types of power available at a 50Hz dockside pedestal and related issues. Come with your questions! |
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| 1600-1715 |
An American Boat on European Power II |
Mickey Smith |
Boat Systems |
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| Wednesday 5-12 |
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| 0900-1015 |
Navigation & Chart Plotting 101 |
Jay Corsine |
Bluewater Books & Charts |
If you are new to marine navigation or it's been a long time since you had to transfer positions from a GPS to a paper chart or manually plot a course to the next waypoint, this is the session for you. Navigation basics, from paper charts to position plotting and laying out courses "the old fashioned way" on a paper chart. |
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| 1030-1145 |
Mediterranean Cruising & the Best Cruising Guides and Charts |
Jan Cosby |
Bluewater Books & Charts |
An expert overview of the Mediterranean's top cruising areas and the charts and guides which cover them best. Jan has cruised the Med herself and will tell you what charts and guides are best and why. She'll also cover courtesy flags and travel guides and offer up-to-date tips for Med cruisers. |
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| 1300-1415 |
Medical Emergencies at Sea |
Kevin Ware |
Senior Rally physician |
E-mailed Kevin - waiting to hear back. |
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| 1430-1515 |
Defribrillators & CPR |
Kevin Ware |
Senior Rally physician |
E-mailed Kevin - waiting to hear back. |
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| 1515-1845 |
Basic Life Support certification class |
Cherie Smirles |
Heartsine |
A course on Basic Life Support which earns participants their CPR certification upon demonstrated comprehension at the completion of class. Taught by an American Heart Association Instructor. Cost of the class is $35. (This session is fully booked. If enough people are interested, the Thursday night session will be held.) |
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| Thursday 5-13 |
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| 0900-1015 |
Radar 101: Operation, Plotting, Tuning, Rain and Sea Clutter |
Howard Palmer |
Furuno |
Learn how to use any brand of radar to better advantage from a radar expert. Howard will tell you how radar works, how to adjust and tune your radar for best results, how to interpret what you see on the radar screen, and simple techniques for getting the most from your radar. A must for any watchstander new to radar or a bit rusty on radar operations. |
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| 0900-? |
Women at Sea - Breakfast Roundtable |
Pam Wall |
West Marine |
Making a long-range crossing is a considerable and--for some--daunting undertaking. Circumnavigator and motivational speaker Pam Wall will lead this roundtable discussion to address any still-lingering fears or concerns and to offer coping suggestions for women participating in the Rally. |
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| 1030-1145 |
Treating Medical Problems at Sea |
Kevin Ware |
Senior Rally physician |
E-mailed Kevin - waiting to hear back. |
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| 1300-1500 |
Generator Care and Feeding |
Bob Senter |
Alaska Diesel |
Alaska Diesel Electric specialist Bob Senter offers suggestions for preventive maintenance of your generator, explains what you should do for routine maintenance, and presents solutions for problems that occur while underway. |
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| 1515-1630 |
Bermuda Overview |
Milt Baker & Cleon Scotland |
NAR committee/Bermuda Tourism Office |
A look at what to expect in Bermuda. The seaward approach from the south, the 17-mile run into Hamiilton, docking at RBYC, and a visitor's overview of the island. Cleon Scotland is flying in from Bermuda especially for this session, and he'll give you his Bermudian perspective and be ready to answer all your Bermuda questions. |
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| 1730-2100* |
Basic Life Support certification class |
Cherie Smirles |
Heartsine |
A course on Basic Life Support which earns CPR certification for participants (upon demonstrated comprehension) at the completion of class. Taught by an American Heart Association Instructor. Cost of the class is $35. Pre-registration required. |
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| Friday 5-14 |
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| 0800-1100 |
Managing Your Engine Room |
Bob Senter |
Alaska Diesel |
Bob Senter from Alaska Diesel Electric - manufacturer of the Lugger engines Nordhavns come equipped with - presents a thorough seminar that covers engine room know-how from maintenance to trouble-shooting to problem-solving. |
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| * The Thursday night CPR session will be scheduled only if necessary |
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As of: May 4, 2004 |
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