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May 2015
Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor Boat Shop are co-sponsoring a Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop: a hands-on class for marine professionals and other boat owners, commercial and recreational. Topics include Galvanic corrosion of aluminum, steel, and bronze; crevice corrosion of stainless steel; poultice corrosion of aluminum; corrosion–potential testing; potential monitoring systems for aluminum and bronze; advantages and disadvantages of various anodes; analysis of wood damage from excessive zinc; controlled potential systems for wooden boats. To register or for more…
Find out more »June 2015
Learn First Aid at Sea
WSG class on patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization, First Aid kits, and more.
Find out more »Learn First Aid at Sea
WSG class on patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization, First Aid kits, and more.
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October 2015
Marine Weather Workshop
WSG class on learning how to read and respond to marine weather conditions
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)
Find out more »April 2016
May 2016
Opening Day Boat Parade
Opening Day marks the start of the Seattle boating season. The Seattle Yacht Club sponsors a boat parade through the Montlake Cut. This year's theme is 'A Great Escape'. The parade can be viewed from the shoreline at Portage Bay and Montlake Cut or from vessels moored in the designated anchorage areas. For more information visit the Seattle Yacht Club website. The event will be preceded by the University of Washington's 30th Annual Windermere Cup Crew Regatta.
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