The annual Seattle Boat Show is just around the corner and the schedule of seminars has been posted! The seminars are free, and feature some of the newest information that will keep you safe on the water. Please take a look at our top picks of seminars to visit when you hit the town for the Seattle Boat Show. All nine days feature unique boating seminar opportunities for people of all ages.
Seminar1: Using your mobile device with your onboard electronics
This highly informative seminar utilizes consumer technology to make the most out of your boating experience. In this seminar, you will learn about great apps and how to incorporate them with your current onboard electronics to help you out on the water.
Seminar 2: Docking in NW waters
This seminar will teach you all you need to know when docking in Pacific Northwest waters. You can learn the essentials in this 50-minute seminar that teaches you the docking process and how to follow local conditions and rules, as well as tips and common errors. If this is something that interests you, be sure to remember that Carefree Boat Club of Seattle offers free UNLIMITED on-the-water training to members to help you gain confidence and become proficient in your docking skills.
Seminar 3: Dungeness Crabbing in Washington
If you are a fan of crabbing and boating in the Pacific Northwest waters – this seminar is for you! The seminar will provide you with best locations to take your boat out to find crab. It will cover the proper method of handling crab, the minimum size you are allowed to catch, the shell condition, sex restriction and the daily limit. You will be ready to enjoy crabbing the Carefree way! With knowledge from the seminar, you will be ready to take a boat out on the water and bring home some crab for your family dinner. Remember, Carefree Boat Club’s Glacier Bay fishing boat has everything you need to have a successful crabbing adventure!
Seminar 4: Tides, Currents and Trip Planning
Again for the adventurous, leave the annual Seattle Boat Show fullfilled by going to Carolyn “Ace” Spragg’s seminar highlighting the tides, currents and trip planning. You will learn how to plan your trip in Pacific Northwest waters safely and efficiently, how to mark your starting point and destination, followed by how to outline the tides and currents schedule on the way. Make sure you get as much information as possible to keep yourself and loved ones safe on the water while enjoying boating. To further expand your knowledge, Carefree Boat Club members have access to unlimited classroom and on the water training to help keep their boating safe, easy, and fun.
There are many seminars that are worth checking out, but the above are ones Carefree Boat Club of Seattle personally highlight for this annual boat show. Nine days of multiple stages and multiple free seminars – a lot of valuable information for every stage of boating. And don’t forget to stop by and say hi to us at Carefree Boat Club for our fantastic Boat Show discounts on membership!
