Annapolis School of Seamanship Presents

Friday June 6

 

Noon

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Phil Mitchell, President of Electronic Marine, Inc. explains the importance of AIS in bridging the communications gap between yachts, commercial vessels and the Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System.

 

1:00

Yacht Tenders and Sport Boats

Hypalon or PVC? Outboard or Water Jet? Sport Boat or Tender? Jim Dean, President of Dean’s Yacht Tenders will discuss your options in inflatable boats and how to maintain them.

 

2:00

Yacht Buying from Search to Settlement

Chuck Meyers, Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales will discuss the process of yacht buying from vessel selection through survey, sea trial and settlement including obtaining insurance.

 

 

Saturday, June 7

 

Noon

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Phil Mitchell, President of Electronic Marine, Inc. explains how that little red button on your VHF allows private hailing as well as automatic transmission of your identity position in case of an emergency.

 

1:00

Yacht Tenders and Sport Boats

Hypalon or PVC? Outboard or Water Jet? Sport Boat or Tender? Jim Dean, President of Dean’s Yacht Tenders will discuss your options in inflatable boats and how to maintain them.

 

2:00

Maritime Law Issues for Yacht Owners

Maritime attorney, Dave Williams of Gorman and Williams will discuss important topics to yacht owners ranging from fractional ownership to foreign and domestic yacht registration and documentation.

 

These seminars are offered by Annapolis School of Seamanship in conjunction with the United States Yacht Shows and are free for Yacht Show attendees.