U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows to Host "Take the Wheel" Workshops

     Annapolis, Md. -- This fall's boat shows in Annapolis will feature "Take the Wheel" workshops for aspiring sailors and powerboaters.
   The workshops will offer a day-long educational package providing both "classroom" seminars and an introductory ride on a boat of the participants choice.
 The workshop cost of $150 per person or $250 per couple includes:
· A two-day boat show pass
· Morning seminars
· Afternoon on-the-water boating experience
· All instruction and printed materials
· Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided by Cafe Normandie
· Wine tasting social hour
     Each show workshop is limited to 50 participants per day. The boat demo rides will be available on a first-come-first-served sign-up basis, with early registrants guaranteed a ride on the boat of his or her choice, and more. The demonstration boat lists will be finalized soon and will include family cruisers under 40', production boats over 40', blue water boats, both mono hull and multihull in the 38'-50' range. Course information can be found on www.annapolisschoolofseamanship.com or by calling 866-369-2248.
     Classroom instruction will be provided by the Annapolis School of Seamanship, providing mariners of all experience levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe decisions when operating and maintaining a vessel. Captain John Martino, president and founder of Annapolis School of Seamanship, and his team of highly qualified instructors, will lead three different morning seminars designed to inform new boat owners about the types of boats available and their uses; ownership options and considerations in the process of boat buying; and the safety and regulatory information integral to operating a vessel.
Register here to "Take the Wheel" at the US Sailboat Show!
Register here "Take the Wheel" at the US Powerboat Show!
      For more information on the boat shows visit www.usboat.com.
     "Take the Wheel" Schedule: U.S. Sailboat Show-Fri. October 7 or Sat. October 8; U.S. Powerboat Show- Fri. October 14 or Sat. October 15.