Sunday, August 14, 2011

Mariners and Potential Mariners Can "Take the Wheel" at the U.S.Boat Shows

     Annapolis, Md. -- "Take the Wheel" workshops will offer boaters of all levels a chance to "Take the Wheel" at the upcoming United States Sailboat and Powerboat Shows in October. "Take the Wheel" is 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.
     The current boat demo list includes:
Sail
- Fountaine Pajot 44'
- Lagoon 44'
- Gemini 33'
- Hunter 36'
- weekend cruiser/racer to be confirmed
- mono-hull over 45' to be confirmed
Power
- Endeavour Cat 44'
- Nordic Tug 42'
- American Tug 48'
- Sea Ray 36'
     The workshop is limited to 50 participants per day and spaces are filling quickly. 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. Course information can be found on http://www.usboat.com/ or by calling 866-369-2248.
     Classroom instruction will be provided by the Annapolis School of Seamanship.

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