Presentation Theatre Seminar Schedule

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SEMINAR STAGE    
       
Sat. Jan. 12
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
10:30m Dave Mercer: "Facts of Fishing" Inflatable PFD's: How Do They Work? Mustang Surival
11:00am Const. Gary Gibson Boating Safety Metro Toronto Police, Marine Unit
12:00pm Adam Mayers Surviving the 1979 Fastnet, the Deadliest Storm in the History of Ocean Racing Best Selling Author, Sailing Journalist, Senior Editor @ thestar.com
1:00pm Jeanne & Dave Grover Discover… Canada's Lake Ontario International cruising sailors
2:00pm Steven Parry Yacht Charter in the Eastern Mediterranean Poseidon Charters
3:00pm Boating University Boat Buying Basics, How To Buy Your First Boat Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Ken Blodgett Tips on Cruising the North Channel Canadian Yacht Charters
5:00pm Hubert Marcoux Around The World in 18 Years International cruising sailor, best selling author
       
Sun. Jan. 13
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
11:00am John Chipman The Obsession: How A Novice Sailor's Childhood Dream Became A Nautical Disaster Best Selling Author
12:00pm Steven Parry Yacht Charter in the Eastern Mediterranean Poseidon Charters
1:00pm Adam Mayers Surviving the 1979 Fastnet, the Deadliest Storm in the History of Ocean Racing Best Selling Author, Sailing Journalist, Senior Editor @ thestar.com
2:00pm Derek Hatfield Spirit of Canada: Road to Vendee Globe 1st team to fly the Canadian flag in the hardest race in the world: non-stop single-handed around the globe
3:00pm Boating University Electronic Navigation and Communication Tools, What You Need To Know Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Nathan Baron Road to the Mini Transat: Racing Alone Across the Atlantic in a 21 foot Boat Global sailing racer
       
Mon. Jan. 14
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
2:00pm Nathan Baron Road to the Mini Transat: Racing Alone Across the Atlantic in a 21 foot Boat Global sailing racer
3:00pm Boating University Boat Buying Basics, How To Buy Your First Boat Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Const. Gary Gibson Overview of Toronto Police Marine Unit Equipment Metro Toronto Police, Marine Unit
5:00pm Rob MacLeod Boat Ownership 101: How To Get The Most Enjoyment Out Of Your Boat Veteran Sailor and Instructor
6:00pm Jeanne & Dave Grover Discover… Canada's Lake Ontario International cruising sailors
7:00pm Colin & Kathleen Kilgour Families Afloat: Cruising as a Family Activity Boating Enthusiasts
Tues. Jan. 15
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
2:00pm Anne Brevig & Martin Vennesland The Highs and Lows of a 9-Year Circumnavigation International cruising sailors, best selling authors
3:00pm Boating University Electronic Navigation and Communication Tools, What You Need To Know Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Derek Hatfield Spirit of Canada: Road to Vendee Globe 1st team to fly the Canadian flag in the hardest race in the world: non-stop single-handed around the globe
5:00pm Rob MacLeod Boat Ownership 101: How To Get The Most Enjoyment Out Of Your Boat Veteran Sailor and Instructor
6:00pm Jeanne & Dave Grover Discover… Canada's Lake Ontario International cruising sailors
7:00pm Hubert Marcoux Around The World in 18 Years International cruising sailor, best selling author
       
Wed. Jan. 16
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
2:00pm Hubert Marcoux Around The World in 18 Years International cruising sailor, best selling author
3:00pm Boating University Boat Buying Basics, How To Buy Your First Boat Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Derek Hatfield Spirit of Canada: Road to Vendee Globe 1st team to fly the Canadian flag in the hardest race in the world: non-stop single-handed around the globe
5:00pm Ken Blodgett Tips on Cruising the North Channel Canadian Yacht Charters
6:00pm Adam Mayers Surviving the 1979 Fastnet, the Deadliest Storm in the History of Ocean Racing Best Selling Author, Sailing Journalist, Senior Editor @ thestar.com
7:00pm Colin & Kathleen Kilgour Families Afloat: Cruising as a Family Activity Boating Enthusiasts
       
Thurs. Jan. 17
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
2:00pm Hubert Marcoux Around The World in 18 Years International cruising sailor, best selling author
3:00pm Boating University Electronic Navigation and Communication Tools, What You Need To Know Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Paul & Sheryl Shard Offshore Adventures to Distant Shores: Sailing Transatlantic With A Shallow-draft Cruising Boat International cruising sailors, best selling authors, award-winning documentary filmmakers and hosts of sailing TV series, Distant Shores
5:00pm Hugh & Heather Bacon A Circumnavigation Under Sail: Planning, Highlights and Reflections World Travellers, Videographers
6:00pm John Hosty Knot Tying - The Ones You Really Need Points of Sail
7:00pm Pam & Rich Eyram Go Now! Insights From A Young Family's 2 Year Cruising Adventure World Travellers
       
Fri. Jan. 18
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
2:00pm Hugh & Heather Bacon A Circumnavigation Under Sail: Planning, Highlights and Reflections World Travellers, Videographers
3:00pm Boating University Boat Buying Basics, How To Buy Your First Boat Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Paul & Sheryl Shard Offshore Adventures to Distant Shores: Sailing Transatlantic With A Shallow-draft Cruising Boat International cruising sailors, best selling authors, award-winning documentary filmmakers and hosts of sailing TV series, Distant Shores
5:00pm John Hosty Sailboat Docking Points of Sail
6:00pm Anne Brevig & Martin Vennesland The Highs and Lows of a 9-Year Circumnavigation International cruising sailors, best selling authors
7:00pm John Casson Exploring the St. Lawrence: Sailing to St. John's International cruising sailor
       
Sat. Jan. 19
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
11:00am John Chipman The Obsession: How A Novice Sailor's Childhood Dream Became A Nautical Disaster Best Selling Author
12:00pm John Casson Exploring the St. Lawrence: Sailing to St. John's International cruising sailor
1:00pm Anne Brevig & Martin Vennesland The Highs and Lows of a 9-Year Circumnavigation International cruising sailors, best selling authors
2:00pm Derek Hatfield Spirit of Canada: Road to Vendee Globe 1st team to fly the Canadian flag in the hardest race in the world: non-stop single-handed around the globe
3:00pm Boating University Electronic Navigation and Communication Tools, What You Need To Know Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Ken Blodgett Tips on Cruising the North Channel Canadian Yacht Charters
5:00pm Colin & Kathleen Kilgour Families Afloat: Cruising as a Family Activity Boating Enthusiasts
       
Sun. Jan. 20
Time Name Topic Organization/Source
11:00am John Hosty Knot Tying - The Ones You Really Need Points of Sail
12:00pm Rob MacLeod Boat Ownership 101: How To Get The Most Enjoyment Out Of Your Boat Veteran Sailor and Instructor
1:00pm Paul & Sheryl Shard Offshore Adventures to Distant Shores: Sailing Transatlantic With A Shallow-draft Cruising Boat International cruising sailors, best selling authors, award-winning documentary filmmakers and hosts of sailing TV series, Distant Shores
2:00pm Hugh & Heather Bacon A Circumnavigation Under Sail: Planning, Highlights and Reflections World Travellers, Videographers
3:00pm Boating University Boat Buying Basics, How To Buy Your First Boat Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and Canadian Yachting
4:00pm Pam & Rich Eyram Go Now! Insights From A Young Family's 2 Year Cruising Adventure World Travellers