2019 Castine Jr. Safety@ Sea Seminar
Event Contacts:
Storm Trysail Foundation -
914-834-8857
Lisa@stormtrysailfoundation.org
Bob Scott
ati@aerotropic.com
J.M. Payne
Johnmichael.payne@mma.edu
Presented by the Storm Trysail Foundation.
Date: Wednersday, August 7, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM
Place: Maine Maritime Academy Waterfront Castine, ME
OCEAN RACING!!!
Learn How to Race on Big Boats
MMA and Storm Trysail Foundation are holding a day-long seminar
based on Safety-at-Sea Seminars required of the crews of all yachts
participating in ocean races such as the Bermuda Race,
the Halifax Race, and the Trans Atlantic Race.
This seminar is for young sailors who want to learn to race and cruise on big boats.
There will be approximately 12 ocean racer/cruiser yachts
of various designs taking part in our Junior Safety-at Sea Seminar.
If you want to participate, you will be part of the crew of 6-12 other juniors
with a captain, and a coach on each boat.
** ATTENTION!!!! **
**Parents/Guardians fill out the top registration, then go to the Blue Add button to register the Junior Sailor.
Topics that will be covered are:
Dockside Demonstrations
On-the-water practice in boats ranging from 30 to 50 feet in length
Skills To Be Covered Include:
Storm preparation
Crew overboard recovery
Safety Gear
Flare use
Extinguishing on-board fires
Chart plotting and VHF radio use
Instructors have extensive heavy weather experience and have sailed
many offshore sea miles. There will be a Captain and Instructor on each vessel.
What To Bring:
Foul weather gear, PFD, deck shoes, a bag lunch and a Refillable water bottle.
Refreshments will be served mid-morning to all, including parents.
An MMA launch will be available for your parents
and friends to follow the big boats. Sailing instructors are welcome.
They will take an active role as coaches on each boat.
by Noon, August 6th
We look forward to seeing you there (Rain or Shine)!