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COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS:
From Dream to Reality—Real World Advice for Beginning Cruisers
with George and Lynn Stateham, Monday, Aug. 22
Considering long term and/or long distance cruising? If so, you’ll want to attend this webinar presented by George and Lynn Stateham, experienced cruisers who will soon depart on their seventh long distance cruise. Their presentations are noted for being informative, lively, and interesting. They called their first cruise their “Freshman Year.” Now they’re graduate students, but emphasize that they’re still learning. Their experiences are recent enough to relate well to new cruisers.
A few of the topics covered are:
George and Lynn Stateham have planned and led charter excursions to the Chesapeake and BVIs and have planned and led diving expeditions from the Maldives to the Caribbean. They’ve completed six extended Bahamas cruises, as well as completing multiple east coast and Gulf Stream transits. Lynn has over 30 years experience on the water in both sail and power cruising and is trained in Indian, Chinese, Malay, and Cordon Bleu cuisine. She is a Dive Master and has earned her General Ham License (KI4TWP). George has over 40 years on and in the water and has experience in both sail and power. He has his 50 ton USCG Master with sail and towing endorsements and is a Master Diver with 10 years as an active instructor. George has also earned his Ham General License (KI4TWO).
Writing for the Boating Market
with Barbara Theisen, Tuesday, Aug. 23 (last session)
This 5 week course started Tuesday, July 26. You can still join in this great class. Register and you’ll immediately receive the recording for Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4. Then join us live for the last session.
Do you dream of seeing your name in print? Would you like to pick up some extra cash as you cruise? Maybe you enjoy writing about boating and the cruising lifestyle in a journal or on your website or blog and just want to become a better writer. Well, now’s the time to hone your skills, jumpstart your freelance writing career and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow boating writers. This unique course on writing for the boating market will introduce you to this niche market and show you what you need to know to make your first sale. This 5 week course will provide writers with the necessary tools to break in to the boating magazine market (70% of the 35 students who took this class last fall have already received acceptance letters from paying boating magazines!). We will meet on Tuesday evenings starting July 26 and ending on August 23. Class starts at 8 pm eastern. Can't make all the live sessions? No problem, you can listen to the recordings. Course material includes What the Boating Magazines are Looking For (An Insider's Guide Direct from the Editors). This PDF file is the most up-to-date information available and it comes directly from the boating magazine editors. The class will include writing assignments.
SSB Operations
with Dave Skolnick, Thursday, Aug. 25
You have your SSB installed and it seems to be working. Now what? Dave will talk about propagation, selecting a frequency, participating in nets, setting up your own schedules and nets, DSC, and digital operations underway and at anchor. We will play through snapshots of real marine nets and provide talkaway information on schedules and propagation.
Dave is a degreed naval architect and marine engineer with experience in commercial, military, and civil vessel design, construction, operation, and service-life extension. A good deal of his experience has addressed communication issues ranging from very low bandwidth links to integration of off-board sensors over very fast connections. An avowed radio geek, Dave has been a licensed amateur radio operator for over 35 years. He has personal experience with HF/SSB, Iridium and Globalstar satellite phones, and Inmarsat terminals from his own and other recreational boats. He maintained a daily e-mail distribution over SSB using Pactor while crossing the Atlantic in 2006, and during recent offshore trips from Annapolis to and from the Bahamas, and Annapolis to New England. Dave is active on ham and marine nets. As 'Auspicious Works' he provides installation, trouble-shooting, and consulting for communication systems on recreational boats.
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Recordings:
The following recordings are open for registration. The recordings themselves will be available for another 6 weeks after the close of registeration. All instructors are available via email for your questions. You will receive the link to view the recording as soon as you register.
Recordings Closing August 31
Recording Closing September 30
Go to www.SevenSeasU.com to register.
We’d love to have you join us this week!
Tom Theisen
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