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2014
January 2014
  • Introduction - Steve Van Slyke - To and Through the Marquesas

    Steve's talk and slide presentation will provide first-time “puddlejumpers” with advice on routes from Mexico to the French Polynesian islands known as the Marquesas, as well as suggestions for routes through the Marquesas to maximize islands and anchorages visited, while taking advantage of the prevailing winds to minimize upwind sailing. The attractions and dangers of several anchorages will be discussed as well as some general comments about provisioning opportunities and clearance procedures. Recommendations for short-stay (one week) and long-stay (three weeks+) intineraries will be presented. He will also briefly touch on routes through the Tuamotus and options for cyclone season.

  • Sinking & Safety - Eugenie Russell

    altGet a first hand account of a sinking at sea. Advice of how to prepare for the unthinkable!


  • Emergency Medical Bag - Dr. Essau Guttierrez

    altDr. Essau gives tips on the essentials in your medical bag, and how to get them.


  • Radar, GPS - Terry Sparks

    altRadio and radar expert Terry Sparks gives the low-down on how to deal with you radar and GPS, including some easy to follow tricks on using your radar for navigation.


  • Communications - Radio Rob, Terry Sparks, Bob O'hara

    altaltBetween them almost 130 years of experience in radio communications - "Radio" Rob Ladner, Bob O'Hara and Terry Sparks give advice on radio communications at sea, including Ham radio, Pactor, antennas and grounding!


  • Refrigeration - Don May

    altThere's very little Don May doesn't know about refrigeration systems. Learn how to keep your cool at sea and at anchor.


  • Dental - Jim Nordstrom -- Skin - Dr. Alma Vargas

    altaltCruiser, dentist and emergency medical expert Dr. Jim Nordstrum joins expert dermatologist Dr. Alma Vargas to tell you what you need to know to ensure good dental and skin health.


  • Rigging & Sails - Mike Danielson & Jorge Servin

    altaltSailmaker Mike Danielson joins rigging expert Jorge Servin for a lesson on how to keep your rig and your sails in top condition.


February 2014

Get Ready to Jump with Advice from the Experts

Join us for another great season of Pacific Puddle Jump Seminars, hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club and Latitude 38.

To view the schedule CLICK HERE (or save target to download) 

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