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January 2016
Training: 15 Strategies for Keeping Your Audience Awake, Alert, and Interactive
Join Cathy Angell from the Coastal Training Program as she presents valuable techniques and strategies on how to develop PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate information to adult learners. The training is presented by WSU Whatcom County Extension and Washington Sea Grant. RSVP at https://www2015.wufoo.com/forms/rsvp-for-wwin-training/
Find out more »February 2016
Marine Weather Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor Boat Shop are cosponsoring a marine weather workshop. This course will prepare boaters for safety on Northwest waters, whichever way the wind may blow. Topics covered will include the relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind, how to determine the path and speed of squalls, how to avoid strong wind systems, the key features of low-pressure systems, how 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages, how pressure gradients affect wind in…
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a hands-on First Aid at Sea workshops in the Nordby Room, Nordby Bldg, Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle. These Coast Guard-approved courses for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters cover CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water survival, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization, and contents for first aid kits. Cost: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)
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June 2016
First Aid at Sea Workshop – June 3
A safe and fun start to the boating season! Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved first aid at sea course. It will be held on Friday, June 3, in the Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Bldg., Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and key contents for a complete first aid kits. Cost: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)
Find out more »February 2017
Introduction to Marine Refrigeration
Join instructor Doug Canon from Marine Refrigeration Solutions for a workshop on marine refrigeration. The workshop is co-sponsored by Washington Sea Grant, Integrated Marine Systems and Marine Refrigeration Solutions. Topics covered include: • Why chill • Ways to chill • Pros and cons to chilling • How to save time and money when adding a chilling system • Components and considerations for a quality marine refrigeration system • Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) demonstrations will also be included in the workshop.
Find out more »March 2017
Class: First Aid at Sea
Learn the skills to save a life at sea. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest Maritime Center are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and essentials for first aid kits.
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop
Prevent and fix common problems. Learn to troubleshoot and maintain fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems in marine diesel engines. Note location is building with big red “7” on it.
Find out more »Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop (Hadlock)
Learn Techniques to prevent common corrosion problems on your vessel from Kevin Ritz, Certified Master Marine Technician. Topics covered include: Galvanic corrosion of aluminum, steel and bronze Crevice corrosion of stainless steel Poultice corrosion of aluminum Corrosion-potential testing Monitoring systems for aluminum and bronze Advantages and disadvantages of different types of anodes Analysis of wood damage from excess zinc Controlled potential systems for wood boats Coatings for propellers and prop shafts Test methods for detecting AC / DC stray current
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