11:00 Docking De-Stressed
📍Pride Park
Is docking your vessel causing you stress and anxiety? Captain John from the Annapolis School of Seamanship show you the ropes, tricks, and techniques to make docking easy.
Topics Include:

• Situational Awareness
• Forces
• Line Handling
• Communication
• Close Quarters Maneuvering

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:30 Modern Electronic Navigation
📍Pride Park
Integrated Navigation, is a concept of blending all the resources available to the modern boater from traditional compass and paper charts, to onboard electronics to tablets such as the Apple iPad® to maintain what professional mariners call “situational awareness.” Join the instructors from Annapolis School of Seamanship to learn how to use these powerful tools to stay safe and have fun on the water.

• Electronic navigation
• Integrating traditional methods
• Tablets & apps
• Accessories
• Networking

Presented By: Capt. Matt Benhoff, Annapolis School of Seamanship

14:00 Fishing with Bri Andrassy Brought to you by Sea-Doo
📍Pride Park
Discover how PWC fishing transforms ordinary rides into unforgettable on-the-water adventures, combining access to remote fishing spots with the thrill of speed and versatility. This seminar explores how modern fishing PWCs deliver stability, comfort, and purpose-built features like navigation, rod holders, and cooler storage, while easily converting from a serious fishing platform to a family-friendly craft. Learn why their lower cost, easy transport, and nimble, ocean-capable design make them an exciting and practical alternative to traditional sport boats.

Presented By: Bri Andrassy, Sea-Doo

15:30 Great Loop Speed Record
 📍Pride Park
Meet Robert Youens, “The Ageless Wanderer,” who completed the entire Great Loop in a jon boat in a record-breaking 19 days at age 71, traveling nearly 5,000 miles and navigating 64 locks. In this seminar, Robert shares the challenges, lessons, and determination behind this remarkable small-boat expedition and the true spirit of exploration.

Presented By: Robert Youens

12:00 Hook the Future: Kids' Fishing Clinic
📍Pride Park
Captain Don Dingman will demonstrate various fishing techniques while showcasing a wide variety of fish species. Each kid will receive a free Hook the Future/Carolina Skiff custom rod and reel combo. You won't want to miss this hands-on, interactive fishing clinic.

Speaker: Captain Don Dingman

14:00 Hook the Future: Kids' Fishing Clinic
📍Pride Park
Captain Don Dingman will demonstrate various fishing techniques while showcasing a wide variety of fish species. Each kid will receive a free Hook the Future/Carolina Skiff custom rod and reel combo. You won't want to miss this hands-on, interactive fishing clinic.

Speaker: Captain Don Dingman

15:30 How to Get Your Captain's License
📍Pride Park
Between the USCG requirements for sea time, physicals, applications and examinations, getting a captain’s license can seem daunting. Annapolis School of Seamanship’s expert captains will discuss the ins and outs of becoming a licensed captain.

Topics Include:

• Types of Licenses
• Pre-requisites
• Application Process
• Using your License

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:00 Hook the Future: Kids' Fishing Clinic
📍Pride Park
Captain Don Dingman will demonstrate various fishing techniques while showcasing a wide variety of fish species. Each kid will receive a free Hook the Future/Carolina Skiff custom rod and reel combo. You won't want to miss this hands-on, interactive fishing clinic.

Speaker: Captain Don Dingman

14:00 Hook the Future: Kids' Fishing Clinic
📍Pride Park
Captain Don Dingman will demonstrate various fishing techniques while showcasing a wide variety of fish species. Each kid will receive a free Hook the Future/Carolina Skiff custom rod and reel combo. You won't want to miss this hands-on, interactive fishing clinic.

Speaker: Captain Don Dingman

10:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

11:00 Which Boat Is Right for You?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

12:00 What Is the Correct Fuel for My Motor and How Do I Care for It?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

13:00 Boater Basics: Essential Skills Every Boater Needs to Know
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

14:00 Let's Talk Marine Electronics
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

15:00 How Do I Know If I Have the Correct Prop?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

16:00 Winterization, Summarization and the Proper Way to Store Fuel in Your Boat During Off Season
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

17:00 Basic Motor Maintenance for Marine Engines
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

10:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

11:00 Let's Talk Marine Electronics
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

12:00 Boater Basics: Essential Skills Every Boater Needs to Know
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

13:00 Winterization, Summarization and the Proper Way to Store Fuel in Your Boat During Off Season
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

14:00 Basic Motor Maintenance for Marine Engines
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

15:00 Which Boat Is Right for You?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

16:00 What is the Correct Fuel for My Motor and How Do I Care for It?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

17:00 How Do I Know If I Have the Correct Prop?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

10:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

11:00 Basic Motor Maintenance for Marine Engines
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

12:00 Boater Basics: Essential Skills Every Boater Needs to Know
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

13:00 Which Boat Is Right for You?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

14:00 What Is the Correct Fuel for My Motor and How Do I Care for It?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

15:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

16:00 Let’s Talk Marine Electronics
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

17:00 How Do I Know If I Have the Correct Prop?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

18:00 Winterization, Summarization and the Proper Way to Store Fuel in Your Boat During Off Season
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

10:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

11:00 How Do I Know If I Have the Correct Prop?
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

12:00 Winterization, Summarization and the Proper Way to Store Fuel in Your Boat During Off Season
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

13:00 Let’s Talk Marine Electronics
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

14:00 Boater Basics: Essential Skills Every Boater Needs to Know
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

15:00 Ask Our Experts: Talk with a Tech Pro
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

16:00 Basic Motor Maintenance for Marine Engines
📍Miami Beach Convention Center

11:00 Marine Weather
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
This seminar will cover the “what” and “why” of weather, allowing boaters to understand where to find important weather information using multiple resources and how to apply it to their boating lifestyle. Attendants will learn about the latest weather applications and how to use them effectively to determine whether to go or not to go. You don’t need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. You just need to know how to find out what’s going to happen and how to make good decisions. This seminar covers everything from apps to passage planning to heavy weather tactics

Presented By: Captain Mike Riley, Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:30 Anchoring and Mooring 
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Anchoring is an art as well as a skill. From choosing the best place to anchor to handling the ground tackle, this seminar will demystify the art of dropping the hook.

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

14:00 Docking De-Stressed
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Is docking your vessel causing you stress and anxiety?
Captain John from the Annapolis School of Seamanship 
show you the ropes, tricks, and techniques to make docking 
easy.

Topics Include:

• Situational Awareness
• Forces
• Line Handling
• Communication
• Close Quarters Maneuvering

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

15:30 How to Get Your Captain's License
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Between the USCG requirements for sea time, physicals, 
applications and examinations, getting a captain’s license
 can seem daunting. Annapolis School of Seamanship’s
 expert captains will discuss the ins and outs of becoming a
 licensed captain.

Topics Include:

• Types of Licenses
• Pre-requisites
• Application Process
• Using your License

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

11:00 Diesel Basics
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Whether you’re thinking about buying a boat with a diesel engine or already own one and want to feel more confident? This seminar from the Annapolis School of Seamanship is a must for cruisers, weekenders, and aspiring boat owners alike. In 90 minutes, Captain John will break down the fundamentals of marine diesel engines in plain, practical terms. You’ll learn how they work, what the key components do, how systems connect—and what to do when something goes wrong. Whether you're hoping to avoid costly mistakes or just want to better understand what’s happening under the hatch, this seminar gives you the confidence to cruise smarter, safer, and more self-reliant.

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:30 Foreign Flagging Your Yacht
📍Sailor's Cove Room A

Foreign flagging refers to the documentation of a yacht in a foreign country for buyers who intend to use their foreign built yacht in the U.S. but do not intend to permanently import the yacht. Foreign flagging is generally available to yachts longer than 12 meters (39 feet) and might be an effective means of dealing with costly duties, tariffs and state taxes via a renewable one-year Cruising permit. A foreign flag may offer a broader range of options for insurance or financing; and can be an attractive option for yacht owners facing Lacey Act requirements related to the sourcing of all wood products aboard, which might otherwise prevent importation.

Presented By: Maritime Attorney Todd Lochner, Lochner Law Firm

14:00 Put Your Boat to Work
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
It’s no secret that owning and operating your own boat is rewarding…but expensive. Like so many boaters, you may have wondered what it would take to earn a little income off your boat. There’s the thought of offering it for bareboat charters, or getting your captain’s license to become a bona fide charter captain.

But before you get carried away, there are a number of requirements to consider besides a simple captain’s license

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

15:30 Docking De-Stressed
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Is docking your vessel causing you stress and anxiety? Captain John from the Annapolis School of Seamanship show you the ropes, tricks, and techniques to make docking easy.

Topics Include:

• Situational Awareness
• Forces
• Line Handling
• Communication
• Close Quarters Maneuvering

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

11:00 Ask A Captain
📍Sailor's Cove Room A
Do you ever wish you had a professional captain onboard with you, so you could ask him or her questions about the situations that challenge you on the water? Join captains from the Annapolis School of Seamanship for a question and answer session. Come to the show and bring your questions!

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:30 How to Get Your Captain's License
📍Sailor's Cove Room A

Between the USCG requirements for sea time, physicals, applications and examinations, getting a captain’s license can seem daunting. Annapolis School of Seamanship’s expert captains will discuss the ins and outs of becoming a licensed captain.

Topics Include:

• Types of Licenses
• Pre-requisites
• Application Process
• Using your License

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

14:00 Diesel Basics
📍Sailor's Cove Room A

Whether you’re thinking about buying a boat with a diesel engine or already own one and want to feel more confident? This seminar from the Annapolis School of Seamanship is a must for cruisers, weekenders, and aspiring boat owners alike. In 90 minutes, Captain John will break down the fundamentals of marine diesel engines in plain, practical terms. You’ll learn how they work, what the key components do, how systems connect—and what to do when something goes wrong. Whether you're hoping to avoid costly mistakes or just want to better understand what’s happening under the hatch, this seminar gives you the confidence to cruise smarter, safer, and more self-reliant.

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

11:00 Boat Buying
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Curtis Stokes will discuss the proper boat buying process from A-Z or from shopping to closing. He will discuss how to find your dream boat, how to survey it and how to close on it. This seminar is packed with detail and a few war stories

Presented By: Curtis Stokes, Founder & Owner of Curtis Stokes & Associates

12:30 Collision Avoidance - Radar, AIS and the Nav. Rules
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Day, night and in restricted visibility, boating accidents are usually preventable. Captain John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship will help you learn to avoid collisions underway by effectively using your Radar, AIS (Advance Identification System), VHF Radio, and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA). This is a session you won't want to miss.

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

14:00 From Day Trips to Distance: Planning Your First 200+ NM Voyage
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Speaker: Captain Kira Maixner, ASA Master Instructor and USCG 100-ton Master- Description: Your first 200+ nautical mile trip is a major milestone—and it’s all about preparation. This seminar covers the key planning steps to set yourself up for success, including route and weather strategy, crew readiness, watch and fatigue planning, safety gear, provisioning, and smart systems for communication, navigation, and contingencies.

Presented By: Captain Kira Maixner, ASA Master Instructor and USCG 100-ton Master-

15:30 Celestial Navigation
📍Sailor's Cove Room B

Discover the timeless art of celestial navigation in this informative seminar designed for sailors of all experience levels. Learn how mariners use the sun, moon, and stars to determine position at sea—no GPS required. We’ll cover the basics of sextant use, sight reduction, and how celestial techniques can enhance your offshore confidence and self-reliance.

Presented By: Captain Mike Riley, Annapolis School of Seamanship

11:00 Cruising The Great Loop
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
In this seminar, Curtis Stokes brings the Great Loop dream to vivid life. Based on his real-world experience advising countless cruisers, Curtis explores the heart of the Looper lifestyle, from what you’ll see along the way and how long it takes, to the challenges couples face and how life afloat compares to life ashore. He’ll tackle the toughest questions: time, budget, safety, community, and planning. Start preparing for the unforgettable journey of the Great Loop. Perfect for seasoned sailors and armchair dreamers alike.

Presented By: Curtis Stokes, Founder & Owner of Curtis Stokes & Associates

12:30 Celestial Navigation
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Discover the timeless art of celestial navigation in this informative seminar designed for sailors of all experience levels. Learn how mariners use the sun, moon, and stars to determine position at sea—no GPS required. We’ll cover the basics of sextant use, sight reduction, and how celestial techniques can enhance your offshore confidence and self-reliance.

Presented By: Captain Mike Riley, Annapolis School of Seamanship

14:00 Boat Buying
📍Sailor's Cove Room B

Curtis Stokes will discuss the proper boat buying process from A-Z or from shopping to closing. He will discuss how to find your dream boat, how to survey it and how to close on it. This seminar is packed with detail and a few war stories

Presented By: Curtis Stokes, Founder & Owner of Curtis Stokes & Associates

15:30 How to Get Your Captain's License
📍Sailor's Cove Room B

Between the USCG requirements for sea time, physicals, applications and examinations, getting a captain’s license can seem daunting. Annapolis School of Seamanship’s expert captains will discuss the ins and outs of becoming a licensed captain.

Topics Include:

• Types of Licenses
• Pre-requisites
• Application Process
• Using your License

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship

11:00 Docking De-Stressed
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Is docking your vessel causing you stress and anxiety? Captain John from the Annapolis School of Seamanship show you the ropes, tricks, and techniques to make docking easy.

Topics Include:

• Situational Awareness
• Forces
• Line Handling
• Communication
• Close Quarters Maneuvering

Presented By: Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship

12:30 Chartering in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Charter expert Ian Pedersen has worked with The Moorings & Sunsail for 15 years. He has sailed the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, Croatia, Thailand, and most recently the Bahamas, and is passionate about sharing those experiences with others. Join Ian has he provides a summary of The Moorings & Sunsail charter brands, and how to get started on your own charter adventure.

Presented By: Capt. John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship & Ian Pederson, The Moorings

14:00 Ask A Captain
📍Sailor's Cove Room B
Do you ever wish you had a professional captain onboard with you, so you could ask him or her questions about the situations that challenge you on the water? Join captains from the Annapolis School of Seamanship for a question and answer session. Come to the show and bring your questions!

Presented By: Annapolis School of Seamanship