| Guest Speakers for Washington | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Location | Topics Covered |
| Mike McGlenn | Bellingham, WA | Salvage, small boat salvage, manufacturing, repair, the need for a survey, maintenance, towing. |
| Dan Forrest | Deer Harbor, WA | Aquamarine Business President & CEO. Watermaking equipment for large or small vessels, hotels. Reverse osmosis watermaking - makes undrinkable water drinkable.May be able to bring samples of equipment. |
| Bill Haimes | Everett, WA | Magnetic compass: selection, care and service, and adjusting for both commercial and recreational vessels and antiques. Celestial navigation/piloting - practices and equipment. Offers hands-on example. Former US Navy commissioned officer, navigator on several warships, supervised navigation training at the Officer Candidate School at Newport RI, experienced cruiser. |
| Larry Rogers | Gig Harbor, WA | Author: Boatowner's Legal and Financial Advisor. Publisher: The Conflict Management Ltr. Talk: Successfully Navigating a Coast Guard Boarding. |
| Capt. Ted Buehler | Port Ludlow, WA | Knots and splices, living aboard before and after retirement. What to expect when cruising south (Mexico, Central America, Panama Canal, Western Caribbean) including winds, anchoring/docking, seamanship, food, local customs, pros and cons of sailing with pets, weapons, etc. 100 Ton Captain’s License, 50 years sailing experience, certified ASA Sailing Instructor |
| Capt. Nancy Erley | Seattle, WA | Skipper, Two World Circumnavigations with all-women crew, from diverse lands and cultures aboard Tethys, a custom-designed Orca 38. Author: One Hundred and One Hints for Circumnavigators. Director, Women’s Education for Int’l Sail and Power Assn, ISPA Offshore Sailing Instructor, Advanced HAM radio operator, Advanced PADI scuba diver. Donation requested. |
| Eric Hinze | Seattle, WA | Heating systems onboard. Sure Marine Service |
| Jay McEwen | Seattle, WA | Marine surveying, fiberglass technology, boat maintenance and repair, long cruise preparation. |
| Ron Reisner | Seattle, WA | Damage, repair, blister phenomenon, vessel care & feeding, corrosion, vessel construction in Wood and FRP. Area: West Washington, farther with paid expenses. |
