Ocean Cruising Seminar 2018

in Guildford, UK

in association with

The Ocean Cruising Seminar covers a variety of subjects associated with the planning and preparation required for an offshore passage or round the world voyage. Lecturers have been chosen for their knowledge and experience in their specialist fields. Special emphasis will be on the ARC and World ARC and what to expect in terms of weather and equipment issues, but anyone interested in offshore sailing will benefit from the weekend.

Format

The weekend will comprise a series of presentations made by industry experts, with opportunities for one-to-one discussions. A select number of companies will provide a mini exhibition of relevant equipment and services, with the opportunity to discuss insurance, liferafts and other useful issues.

There will be around 50-70 participants, and as we know there is lots of benefit in meeting fellow cruisers, lunch breaks and dinners have been arranged to facilitate mingling and discussions.

Costs

Seminar fee is £575 for one person with hotel accommodation for 2 nights and meals.
A second person on the same booking, sharing a room and booked at the same time is £375.
Seminar fee with no hotel accommodation is £425.

There is a £25 per person discount for bookings made before 30 September 2017. 

Fee includes accommodation for 2 nights and meals - see below for full conditions. Guest rates are available for partners not attending the seminars. 

Timings

The Ocean Cruising Seminar will begin at 1:15pm on Friday 16 March, and finish around 3pm on Sunday 18 March. Dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning and lunch on Saturday and Sunday are included in the seminar cost.

You will learn about

 

Outfitting your boat for offshore cruising

- how to convert your boat from a coastal cruiser to an offshore passage-maker and the equipment you need to consider

 

Sails and Rigging

- are your sails ready for offshore? Choosing and maintaining your sails. Top tips for maintaining your rig

 

Managing your Boat and Crew Offshore

- tips on crew management, watches and running a good ship.

 

Safety Equipment

- what equipment you will need and how to use it to keep your crew safe

 

Power Management

- how to do a power audit; understanding batteries and charging methods.

 

Communications Systems for Offshore

- how to keep in contact and get weather forecasts at sea

 

Enjoying Life At Sea

- it is fun to go sailing - what its really like --- including tips for provisioning

 

Understanding Ocean Weather

- learn the tricks for crossing oceans safely

 

Timeline to Departure

- most important things to remember

 

Comments from previous participants

"It was a very comprehensive programme. Very useful, and at the same time enjoyable."  Peter Hesleden

"An excellent programme that I would recommend to anybody considering joining the ARC - or making a long passage. Very well organised right down to the table plans which encouraged gave good opportunities to meet others and encouraged debate." Ian Forshew

"The program was very well organised and professionally run. The organisers were very visible, seemed interested in meeting each participant, were enthusiastic, entertaining and informative."  Carol Giles

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Terms and Conditions:

1. DATES: The Seminar will take place from 1315 on Friday 16 March to 1500 on Sunday 18 Marchl 2018 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford. Bookings must be received by 1 March 2018; bookings made after this date are not guaranteed accommodation.

2. FEES: The seminar fee is £575 for one peron inclusive of hotel package. A second person on the same booking and sharing a room is £375 with hotel package. All prices are based on two people sharing a room, booked at the same time. Delegate only fee (no hotel package) is £425 per person. An early payment discount of £25 applies for all bookings made before 30th September 2017.

3. INCLUDED: The fee includes attendance at the seminar; lecture notes; accommodation as detailed in paragraph 4; lunch, teas and coffees during designated breaks on all days; dinner on Friday 16th; and the seminar dinner with wine on Saturday 17 March. Travel to and from the seminar venue is not included.

4. ACCOMMODATION: The seminar fee includes two nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn, Guildford for the nights of Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March 2018, inclusive of breakfast, when booked at as package. A seminar only fee is available for delegates not wishing to stay at the Holiday Inn.

5. GUEST RATE: A guest rate will be available for spouses/partners wishing to stay in the hotel and join the Saturday night dinner, but not attend the seminar.  Please ask for details. 

6. PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full at the time of booking.  Payment can be made online by credit or debit card (via PayPal).  Cheques (checks) can be sent by post, payable to World Cruising Club Ltd.  Fees payable in Pounds Sterling.

7. REFUNDS: Refunds will be made for cancellations received by the organisers on the following schedule: 75% for cancellations received by 31/01/2018; 50% for cancellations received from 31/01 until 01/03/2018. No refunds will be made for cancellations received from 01/03/2018, or for delegates or guests who fail to attend for any reason.

8. UNUSED SERVICES: For services stated in paragraphs 3,4 and 5 above, there will be no refund for unused services.

9. ALTERATIONS TO PROGRAMME: The Organisers reserve the right to alter any aspect of the seminar programme, including content and timings, although such changes will be kept to a minimum. The provisional programme will be sent out with delegate information in early March 2018.

10. CANCELLATION: In the unlikely event of the seminar being cancelled all fees paid to the Organisers will be refunded.

11. ACCEPTANCE: By making a payment, signatories are accepting these terms and conditions for both themselves and, as agent, for all members of the party shown on the booking. The Organisers reserve the right to decline any booking at their discretion.

12. TRANSLATION AND LAW: In the event of dispute over translation of the terms and conditions, or any other materials issued by the Organisers, the English language version will prevail. These Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and the signatory agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

13. DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of the Ocean Cruising Seminar Terms and Conditions, or any other material issued by the Organisers, the following terms shall be defined as:
“The Organisers” shall refer to World Cruising Club Ltd., trading as World Cruising Club, and its employees.
“The Seminar” shall mean the Ocean Cruising Seminar of 16-18 March 2018.
“The Signatory” shall mean the person or persons booking places at the seminar, or his or her representative.