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Boat Show University
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BOAT SHOW UNIVERSITY, presented by Boat Insurance Agency

The Seattle Boat Show presents advanced seminars designed to expand your boating knowledge about cruising and many maintenance areas. The seminars feature nautical experts in a three-hour class format presenting their expertise on boating subjects to make your cruising more enjoyable. You can register for a single Boat Show University course for $39 each, or purchase in a package of four courses for $139 and save! Course notes are provided for each course.

Want to learn more? We have full day advanced seminar programs with information for serious cruisers on weather, systems cruise to Alaska, the Pacific, Mexico or the world for $195 each. The Seattle Boat Show is THE place to learn from the Experts in 2012.



Cost: $139
Includes any four $39 Boat Show University courses, plus one 5-day BIG show pass.
Cost: $39
Voucher good for one Boat Show University session.
(NOTE: Does not include admission. This must be purchased separately)
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Cost: $195 All-day advanced training offered on weekdays of the show. Also includes one 5-day BIG show pass. Click to register!

Boat Show University Course Schedule

Course are being held in the Boat Show University classroom, located on the Concourse Level, on the south end of the building near the Boat Show Office. 9am classes are held before the Boat Show opens. Enter the building on the 2nd Floor Concourse Level entrance across from the parking garage.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

Cruising and Understanding Weather and Currents on the Inside Passage
Instructor: Mark Bunzel
Time: 9 am – Noon

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Cruising Strategies: From Puget Sound Sound to the top of Vancouver Island
Instructor: Linda Lewis
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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Using Radar and AIS for Collision Avoidance
Instructor: Larry Brandt
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

‘Keeping it Alive” Troubleshooting Marine Systems While Underway
Instructor: Michael Beemer
Time: 9 am – Noon

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Secrets of a Detailer: Making Your Boat Look Great
Instructor: Jeff Paxson
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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Cruising Strategies: Cape Caution to Prince Rupert and Crossing Dixon Entrance
Instructor: Linda Lewis
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

Using New Technologies for Navigation - iPads, Smartphone apps
Instructor: Mark Bunzel
Time: 9 am – Noon

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Cruising Strategies: Southeast Alaska - the best places to visit
Instructor: Linda Lewis
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Understanding New Boat Electronics: NMEA 2000 for Pros and the Advanced Boater - CANCELED
Instructor: Steve Hart
All Day Training: $195
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Weather Primer for Coastal & Novice Blue Water Cruisers
Instructor: Lee Chesneau
All Day Training: $195
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Boating Electronics: How to USE your Radar, VHF Radio/DSC/MMSI, and Electronic Charting/Autopilot/AIS
Instructor: Linda Lewis
All Day Training: $195
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Updating Your Marine Systems: New Technologies, New Systems - CANCELED
Instructor: Michael Beemer
All Day Training: $195
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

DC Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Instructor: Nigel Calder
Time: 9 am – Noon

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The session with Tony Fleming has been moved to Friday evening, February 3rd at 7:15 pm on the Gold Stage and is now offered as a free seminar.

Do-it-yourself Diesel Engine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Instructor: Nigel Calder
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Foolproof Anchoring and Docking
Instructor: Nigel Calder
Time: 9 am – Noon

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