Boat Show Schedule
The Seminar schedule for the 2nd Annual Oriental In-Water Boat Show – April 16, 17 & 18, 2010. Seminar attendees will receive tickets for seminar-related prize drawings
Friday April 16 2010
- 12noon Captain Jim Edwards, Bow to Stern – “Oriental’s Youth Sailing Program” Kids are learning the ropes in North Carolina’s Sailing Capital.
- 1:00pm Richard Hudson, M.D. – Medical Emergencies – First Aid while Underway
- 2:00pm Captains Alan Arnfast, Chris Daniels, John Deaton, Jack Coulter & Larry Walker
- Q & A with the experts . . . . the audience will choose the topics
- 3:00pm Captain Mark Lucas, Rigger, Sailcraft Services – Sailing rig ergonomics
- 4:00pm Roger Wetherington, Jarrett Bay Boat Works – “Boat Alarm Systems Overview.” Learn what systems are needed to keep your boat safe and running smoothly.
- 5:00pm Doug Brenner, Manager, West Marine – Lifesaving for the Solo Sailor.” What’s new and how it might save you one day.
Saturday April 17, 2010
- 10:00am Luann Parins, Inner Banks Sails & Canvas – “Care and Feeding of Your Canvas and Sails” What do you need to do to make your fabric investment last.
- 11:00am Susan Koepp, Body balance – “Yoga on Board; techniques for home and on the water” Stretch out those tired muscles after a day of hauling lines.
- 12noon George Arnold, Newcoast Financial Services (Maritime) – “Funding Your Dream Boat in Challenging Times” Learn what options are still available for boat loans and how to take advantage of today’s buyers’ market.
- 1:00pm Gene Wooster, Mobile East marine – “Fuel Systems” With the threat of modern ethanol fuel additives eating at the seals in your engine, what can you do?
- 2:00pm Larry Baldwin, Lower Neuse Riverkeeper – “How to Use the River While Protecting the Waters” Learn how to do your part for water quality.
- 3:00pm Captain Eddie Jones, Humorist and columnist shares his insights on affordable boats. – “Writing a Blog . . . craft a compelling story using your words, knowledge and voice”
- 4:00pm Chris Ellis, Inner Banks Kayak Fishing – “Kayak Fishing 101” Learn why this is the fastest growing fishing trend.
- 5:00pm Captain Paul Del Rio, Coast Guard Auxiliary – “Emergency Pyrotechnic Flare Demonstration”
Sunday April 18, 2010
- 12noon Captain Ross Pease, Harbormaster, Oriental Harbor Marina – Marlinspike Seamanship: how to polish your skills with ropes, lines, knots (no, the ones you make with ropes and lines), etc.
- 1:00pm Richard Hudson, MD – An encore presentation by “Papa Doc” on boating first aid.
- 2:00pm David Spruill, Pamlico County Emergency Services Manager – The boat show goes out with a bang, or at least with some smoke, as David shows us “How to put out a fire”. Critical info for home or aboard.
- 3:00pm Show ends.
