Start your experience with a toast and hors d'oeuvres! Meet Captain (select) Nicole Rodriguez as she fires us up to open the Sailing Conference. Meet your instructors, volunteers...
Welcome to the NWSA International Safety at Sea Schedule
Hurry! Explore the workshop offerings then register. NOTE: New International Safety at Sea workshops require advance home-study. Sign up now allow time to complete the 15 module program.
All times in CDT (America/Chicago - GMT -5 hours)
Grab a coffee and a quick continental breakfast at the Beachcomber (service begins at 7:45 ). Sign in, welcome, introductions and house rules begin at 8:00 in the Centennial Room where...
Speakers: Capt. Debbie Huntsman | Capt. Ed Huntsman | Capt. Lisa Goodwin
Along the US coastline, the Coast Guard is usually only a radio call or beacon alert away. Find out when and how you should contact them to ask...
Speakers: Capt. Ed Huntsman | Chellsey Phillips Canlas United States Coast Guard
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT
When we go to sea, things break. With good knowledge of your boat, tools, skill and spare parts you can prepare for many breakdowns and be able to...
Speakers: Capt. Lisa Goodwin
Hands-on experience in the water with your inflatable life jacket and life raft will limit time in the water figuring things out if you must abandon ship. Practice...
Speakers: Capt. Debbie Huntsman
There are three relatively simple things you can do to be safe from drowning while at sea: stay on board, wear floatation, and use a lifejacket with a...
Speakers: Capt. Ed Huntsman
The best crew overboard recovery is the one that is prevented. We will discuss the many tools and habits to keep crew on the boat, as well as...
Speakers: Capt. Lisa Goodwin
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM CDT
We are honored to be announcing this very special award, presented annually to honor an individual who has a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the...
Speakers: Amanda Pérez | Capt. Debbie Huntsman
Hands-on practice using flares and other signals to help you be seen, heard and recognized as being in distress.
Speakers: Capt. Debbie Huntsman | Capt. Lisa Goodwin | Capt. Ed Huntsman
Fire prevention practices are essential on any ocean going boat, but having hands-on experience extinguishing a fire is a smart way to prepare to prevent a small fire...