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Our format will have attendees gathering at 8:00am for a full continental breakfast with pastries, yogurt and fruit..
This year's Keynote address will be presented before classes by internationally acclaimed sailor, Nancy Erley..
There will be two workshop periods in the morning and two workshop periods in the afternoon with lunch served in-between.There will be approximately 24 different workshops from which to choose. Each class is a little longer this year to fit in even more information.
The entire group will gather at 5pm in the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Windhover Room for a reception, with a chance to meet and talk with all of the women attendees, instructors and volunteers.
Classes and meals are included in the $125 Fee. Attendance is limited to the first 100 paid registrations, 18 years of age and older.There will also be an incredible silent auction and a raffle going on all day, with VERY special items for you to bid on. Our sponsors donate some very desireable items.
Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, soda and snacks will be available all day to attendees.
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Schedule Check-in and Breakfast |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 | Introduction, Logistics and Welcome |
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| 8:45 -9:15 | Keynote Speaker - Nancy Erley |
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| 9:15 - 9:30 | Break |
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| 9:30 -11:00 Class Options |
Introduction to Sailing | Safety on the Water | Understanding a Race Committee | Diesel Engine Basics |
Spinnaker Handling - Rigging, Launching etc. | How to find the weather info that you really need!
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| Holly Davenport | Amy Cermak | Cindy Kraus | Phyllis McDonald | Micky Nielson | Amy Seeley | |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Break |
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| 11:15 - 12:45 Class Options | Adventures in Cruising | Dressing for the Weather | Weather on the Water | Working with Epoxy | Spinnaker Trim and Sailing | Rope Handling |
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| Jennifer Townsend | Amy Seeley | Phyllis McDonald | Micky Nielson | Jan Guthrie | ||
| 12:45 - 1:45 | Lunch and Break Lunch includes: Choice of Sandwich, with Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit and a Chocolate Chip Cookie choose a ...... Country Club – Shaved Ham & Breast of Turkey with Lettuce and Tomato stacked high on a Kaiser Roll with pickle Ball Game Box – Chilled Cashew Chicken salad in pita pocket or roll Vegetarian – Natural Wisconsin Cheese, Avocado, Tomato and Lettuce In a Pita Pocket with creamy herb dressing |
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1:45 - 3:15 |
Night Navigation | Winches | Tactical Application of Racing Rules |
Beginning Navigation | Basic Sail Trim | Docking and Dockside Boat Handling |
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| Charlotte Taylor | Whitney Kent | Jane Larson | Debbie Bruesewitz | Jan Guthrie / Phyllis McDonald | ||
| 3:15 - 3:30 | Break |
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3:30 - 5:00 |
Preparing to Sail Anywhere | Anchoring - Anywhere, Anytime | First Aid Afloat - Mal de Mer, Hypothermia, injuries, etc. |
Making hardware work for you .... | Advanced Sail Trim | Becoming a Skipper |
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| Anne Miller | Nancy Erley - Keynote Speaker. | Jean Wolfrum | Charlotte Taylor | Alice Martin | ||
| 5:00 - 5:30 | Closing "ceremony" and Doorprizes |
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| 5:30 - 7:?? | Reception with Cocktails and Hor Doerves Seasonal fruits, Wisconsin Cheese, Assorted crackers Grilled Vegetables & Cilantro Dip Complementary Wine will be available while supply lasts A cash Bar will be available |
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