THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 201410:30 am - 11:45 amThe Weather Briefi ng Lee Chesneau, senior me-teorologist for Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather, challenges the audience on marine weather skills with an overview of graphic marine-weather warn-ings, analyses, and forecast charts, plus pointers on how to improve weather-forecasting skills.

Noon - 1:30 pmGetting the Most From Your Instruments B&G technical specialist and Grand Prix professional navigator Matt Fries explores marine electronics and their calibration, and addresses the unique challenges specifi c to sailing with practical tech-nology solutions.

2:00 pm - 3:45 pmRevisiting the 1979 Fastnet Race with Gary Jobson Cruising World and Sailing World editor at large, America’s Cup and Fastnet winner and commentator Gary Jobson will discuss the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race and its implications for ocean racing over the last 35 years, including showing “Ted Turner’s Greatest Race: The 1979 Fastnet,” a new fi lm on the topic.

4:00 pm - 5:15 pmEXCLUSIVE 2014 - 2015 Volvo Ocean Race Preview Ken Read, President of North Sails and two-time Volvo Ocean Race skipper joins us for an exclusive presentation and inside look at the 2014-2015 edition of the world’s toughest ocean sailing race. Seven crews aboard the new one design Volvo Ocean 65 race boats set out October 11, 2014, bound for 11 cities in 11 countries while covering 38,739 nautical miles in nine months. Hear how the teams stack up and also learn how you can greet the fl eet during the Volvo’s only U.S. stopover in Newport, Rhode Island, in May 2015.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 201410:30 am - 11:45 amDon Street’s Of shore Preparations Don Street, author of The Ocean Sailing Yacht and veteran of more than 50 years of offshore passages, dis-cusses retrofi tting your boat to make her a better cruising boat for long coastal and offshore cruises.

Noon - 1:30 p.m.Heaven on Earth: Sailing Lake Huron’s North Channel Longtime cruisers Ralph Folsom

and Pixie Haughwout explore the magical and protected cruising grounds of the North Channel, located in Canadian waters on the northern side of Lake Huron.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThe Caribbean by Sea and by Land Join noted author and speaker Liza Copeland as she takes you cruising throughout the Caribbean, showing you its wealth of cruising destinations and inland travels, fascinating facilities, bird parks, rain forest walks, botanical gardens, and cultural events along with the warm waters, excellent dining and great sailing we all enjoy.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmEat, Drink and Be Merry - Canal Cruising in the South of France: Longtime cruisers Ralph Folsom and Pixie Haughwout explore canal cruising in this renown region of France, covering ports, people, wine, markets, restaurants, and history—all presented with an eye for romance.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 201410:00 am-noonPanel Discussion: Behind the Cushions, Under the Floorboards How to inspect your next cruis-ing sailboat – Tips from Cruising World’s Boat of the Year judging team.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pmGetting the Most From Your Instruments B&G technical specialist and Grand Prix professional navigator Matt Fries explores marine electronics and their calibration, and addresses the unique challenges specifi c to sailing with practical tech-nology solutions.

2:15 pm-3:45 pmBlue Water Basics, with Ocean Voyager Matt Rutherford Matt has sailed around the Americas and recently from California to Japan and knows a thing or two about offshore sailing. This will be an interactive seminar on how to make your bluewater dreams a reality. Matt will discuss trade winds, route planning and life at sea.

4:00 pm - 5:15 pmThe Art of Seamanship Ralph Naranjo previews his new book and takes a look at what it takes to turn cruising dreams into reality. Ralph, an authoritative voice in the marine community and a regular contributor to Cruising World, delves

into what it takes to safely cross oceans and how to get your boat ready to go.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 20149:00 am - 10:15 amExploring Chesapeake Bay with Tom Hale Chesapeake Bay editor for Waterway Guide, Tom Hale has cruised the largest estuary in the U.S. extensively for nearly 30 years, from the Sassafras River to Hampton Roads. Tom will share the wonders of the region and will utilize charts, satellite imagery and his personal photos.

10:30 am - 11:45 amSouth Pacifi c Adventures: Mexico to Australia, the Two-Year Plan Sarah and Will Curry sailed across the South Pacifi c Ocean in 2013, and they have an up-to-date and fun perspective on what it takes, what it’s like, and how to make it happen.

Noon - 1:30 pmPlanning Your Navigational Strategies for Crossing the Gulf Stream Lifelong sailor Frank Bohlen, Professor Emeritus of Oceanography at the University of Connecticut, discusses factors governing Gulf Stream fl ows from the Straits of Florida to New England as well as optimal routing strategies. Bohlen has participated in dozens of offshore voyages and completed 18 Newport to Bermuda Races.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmGetting to the Bahamas and Exploring Once You’re There Pam Wall has sailed around the world, but the Bahamas are her favorite cruising grounds. Pam will walk you through the planning stages, discuss picking the right weather window and preview all the beauty there is to see and explore in and around these magnifi cent islands, so near, yet so far.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmGoing South Don Street, the Caribbean Guru, discusses the entire Caribbean Sea sailing region.

Cruising World’s US Sailboat Show Seminars, presented by B&GOCTOBER 9-12, 2014 ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Seminars are held in the ballroom of the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott HotelFor updates, check www.cruisingworld.com/annapolisseminars

Speakers and schedule are subject to change. There is no charge for admission to the

seminars. Admission is fi rst come, fi rst served. Seating may be limited, so arrive early.

For updates, check www.cruisingworld.com/annapolisseminars

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