Marine Trades Association of Maryland Event 

Please join us March 29 and 30 for the 34th annual Safety at Sea Seminar in Annapolis.

The 2014 U S Naval Academy Safety at Sea Seminar, to be held on March 29 and 30, 2014, will focus on offshore as well as inshore safety issues, with programs for cruising and racing sailors. The live on the water demonstrations and  man overboard  rescues are unmatched in this country. The Safety at Sea Seminar in Annapolis is in its 34th year and will be held in Alumni Hall at the Naval Academy.

The course offers the following options and certification:  

• ISAF Racing certification, valid for 5 years, is available to a limited number of attendees (the first 80 to enroll).  The cost is $325; the course is 2 full days.  
• A US Sailing Certificate, valid for 5 years, can be obtained by attending Saturday only.  The course is a full day and the cost is $175.
• A Cruising Track is available as a 2 day seminar.  Saturday’s course is the same as above, Sunday includes a more in-depth look at safely cruising with the option of ‘Interactive’ – small group discussion sessions or ‘Practical’ – in pool life raft and safety equipment training.  The cost is $225 for this two-day option.

Topics for the seminar will include: Medical, Weather, Damage Control and Boat Preparation on the first day.  The second day will be the ISAF Racing Certification Course or the Cruising Seminar both featuring ‘Interactive’ in depth discussions with presenters, a detailed weather seminar from NOAA forecasters or ‘Practical’ live, hands on participation, in the pool, life raft boarding demonstration and safety equipment care and maintenance.  For a full schedule see our website.

 Advanced reservations are encouraged. Fee includes morning coffee & lunch. US SAILING members are entitled to a $5.00 discount (enter code 'USSAIL' in 'discount code' space, your name will be verified with US Sailing for discount). No refunds after March 15, 2014.  Please compete separate forms for all attendees . US SAILING Certificates are given for Day I attendance. Due to security measures at the U. S. Naval Academy, please provide complete contact information.

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