Seminars for Southbound Cruisers in San Diego

As they have since before the Baja Ha-Ha even existed, Downwind Marine on Cañon Street near Shelter Island in San Diego will help cruisers prepare to cast off for Mexico with a series of educational seminars. The schedule is timed for the convenience of Baja Ha-Ha sailors, but the content is designed for all southbound cruisers.

• Monday, October 18: Arno Chrispeels, president, HealthIsInternational.com
  International Health and Evacuation Insurance Options for Cruisers
• Tuesday, October 19: Capt. Ann Kinner, USCG Master and owner of SeaBreeze Nautical Books & Charts
  The Cruiser’s Library and Update on NOAA/International Charts
• Wednesday, October 20: Capt. Dietmar Petutschnig, president, Good Nautical and founder, Panama Posse
  Meet the Panama Posse — Cruising the American Tropics
• Thursday, October 21: Bruce Brown, US Sailing Safety at Sea moderator and USCG trainer
  Safety Preparedness and a Safety Mindset Are Essential in Cruising — Train for Both
• Friday, October 22: Damien Frye, National Channel Manager, Vesper Marine
  AIS Was Built for Cruisers Too — AIS Function and Benefits
• Monday, October 25:Tim Gaub, aailmaker and manager, Doyle Sails
  Downwind Sailing — Tips and Sail Selection for Boat Speed and Sail Repair at Sea
• Tuesday, October 26: Tom Teevin, outboard motor mechanic and college automotive educator
  Maintaining Your Outboard Motor While Cruising in Mexico
• Wednesday, October 27: Capt. Pat Rains, USCG Master and author/publisher of Mexico Cruising Guides
  Cruising Mexico and Beyond
• Thursday, October 28: Chef Melanie D. Cady, Certified French Chef and owner, Gourmet Galley Wench
  Review of Essential Galley Tools and Pressure Cooking Aboard
• Friday, October 29: Dick & Gina Markie, harbormaster, Paradise Village Marina, Nuevo Vallarta
  Annual Update on Cruising Mexico — Everything You Need to Know and More

All seminars begin at 6 p.m.; the doors open at 5:45. Each costs $3 per person to attend.