Sarah Fisken

Effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. Fee: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen) Registration is required. To register or for more information, contact: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225, sfisken@u.washington.edu

Washington Sea Grant and the Kingston Cove Yacht Club offer a Marine Weather Workshop Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Kingston Cove Yacht Club are cosponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to avoid them The key features of low pressure systems How 500mb…