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Vic-Maui preparation seminar - Coming up fast

by Vic-Maui on 11 Oct 2015
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The Vic-Maui preparation seminar is offered early, once per Vic-Maui cycle, to help teams get started on preparations.

If you are planning to sail as skipper or as crew in the Vic-Maui, or support a Vic-Maui team, this seminar is for you.


The prep seminar date is coming up quickly: October 17, 2015.

Vic-Maui skippers, race crew, shore crew and potential race entrants will gain valuable information, ideas, and techniques in preparation for the challenge, adventure and teamwork of the Vic-Maui race.

A series of experienced presenters will address topics including:

Rigging for ocean conditions
Safety compliance
Emergency steering
Weather, navigation and tactics
Crew training and experience
Sails and sail maintenance
Provisioning
Shore crew and logistics
Wireless communications
Medical / First aid considerations

More information and registration is available here

Vic-Maui Events Schedule - Registration now open for several events

Vic-Maui preparation seminar

Offshore Personal Survival Course
(Safety at Sea - Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver)
Offered by BC Sailing and local yacht clubs; Sail Canada - ISAF Approved

Safety at Sea Seminar (Seattle)
Offered by The Sailing Foundation; the two day version is US Sailing - ISAF approved

Offshore First Aid

Click here for overall Events Schedule
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