Ed Mapes' Seminars are designed to provide those interested in sailing the oceans and cruising with a very sound basis upon which to build their adventures. The Seminars are ideal for sailors contemplating an ocean voyage, and complement the knowledge of even experienced ocean passage makers. This information-packed event is presented logically, in a professional manner in an informative yet casual atmosphere.
Many people have made life-changing decisions after learning about the oceans and how to cross them in seminars like these. They have gone ahead and experienced their wildest dreams, while others have decided that the challenges are more than they feel comfortable with.
You can now view many of these seminars by way of the Seven Seas Cruising Association's new web cast format! Visit their web site at: www.ssca.org to learn the details.
Seminars by Ed Mapes
A Voyage at Sea - what's it really like?
Illustrates and explains the normal daily occurrences of an offshore passage, from departure to making landfall in a foreign land. Discusses how to keep the boat and crew safe, and efficiently conduct a passage at sea. Provides an answer to that very common question, "What’s it really like on the ocean?" From Further OffshoreInspect your Vessel for Safety
Taken from Ed Mapes first book, Ready to Sail, this presentation describes the methodology he developed to ensure seaworthiness of the vessel before departure for sea or a day sail.
Cross the Gulf Stream on a Passage to Bermuda
A comprehensive examination of the routing and planning involved in safely crossing the Gulf Stream. This seminar takes the audience from departure across the Stream, and then continues to make landfall in Bermuda. Describes routing to the island, entering St. George’s Harbor and visiting Customs, and spending a few days in paradise. From Further Offshore
Storm Evasion & Heavy Weather Tactics
A very important discussion that describes storm evasion to minimize exposure and how to manage the vessel and crew once caught in heavy weather conditions. From Further Offshore
Sensible Outfitting: Priority Gear and Safety Equipment
A description of what gear is really essential and what is less important with an emphasis on gear safety equipment recommended for serious sailors. From Further OffshoreSail Trim
Speed is a wonderful asset on long passages, and this seminar describes the sail trim techniques Ed Mapes has used aboard racing sailboats from Etchells, Hobie 33 to the Farr 50 that can be used with great success to improve the sailing performance of cruising vessels.
Protocols and Procedures
Taken from the upcoming new book, Safer Offshore, this seminar outlines vital procedures that sailors must know: coping with fire, flooding, prepare for and manage storm conditions, rescue in overboard situations, abandon ship, surviving in the life raft, helicopter evacuation, and discussing the two most important techniques to master in offshore sailing.
Medical Aspects of Sailing Offshore
A discussion of recommended supplies and medications for the medical kit, and how to handle common ailments and injuries seen on sailing vessels. From Further Offshore
