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NEW! Premier Training Class
Marine Diesel Basics

Thursday, September 22–Friday, September 23, 2011

This 12-hour class is designed for both recreational boaters and professional mariners who operate vessels equipped with diesel engines. The course covers all types of diesel engines and is not brand specific. While no previous experience is necessary, we have had experienced gasoline engine and automotive mechanics take this class to learn the unique characteristics of marine diesel engines.
 
Space is limited and pre-registration is required!  Register today!

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Annapolis School of Seamanship

NEW!  Boating & Fishing Eduction Session and Live Demos

Informative, entertaining daily sessions hosted by Annapolis School of Seamanship where you can learn the basics of Diesel engines, GPS Naigation and the latest fishing techniques.  
 
 
Seminars will be held in the Seminar/Special Events Area
Friday, September 23, 2011
12:00 pmDiesel BasicsCpt. John Martino 
1:00 pmGPS NavigationMatt Benhoff 
2:00 pmGetting Your Captain’s LicenseMatt Benhoff 
3:00 pmFall FishingCpt. Frank Lanzo 
4:00 pmPowerboating BasicsJodie Knox 
Saturday, September 24, 2011
12:00 pmDiesel BasicsCpt. John Martino 
1:00 pmGPS NavigationMatt Benhoff 
2:00 pmGetting Your Captain’s LicenseMatt Benhoff 
3:00 pmFall FishingCpt. Frank Lanzo 
4:00 pmPowerboating BasicsJodie Knox 
Sunday, September 25, 2011
12:00 pmDiesel BasicsCpt. John Martino 
1:00 pmGPS NavigationMatt Benhoff 
2:00 pmGetting Your Captain’s LicenseCpt. John Martino 
4:00 pmPowerboating BasicsJodie Knox 

Live Demo Schedule

Presented by Annapolis School of Seamanship

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

11am – Diesel Troubleshooting
Take a logical approach to troubleshooting common starting failures

12pm – Line Handling
Coiling, throwing lines, tying cleat hitches and a few key knots

1pm – Electrical System
Electrical components overview, using the multi meter and managing your electrical system

2pm – RADAR
Orientation to RADAR for collision avoidance and navigation, using EBLs, VRMs, and proper tuning

3pm – Electronic Navigation*
Proper use of GPS and chart plotters as an aid to navigation

4pm – Chart Navigation* 
Plotting your position on a paper chart, determining a course to steer, bearings and fixes

*The 3:00 and 4:00 demos will not run on Sunday.