Upcoming SailMail Seminars (updated Sept. 10, 2009)
Announcing upcoming seminars in San Diego, California
on Oct. 18th, 19th and 20th, 2009.
Sunday Oct 18, 2009
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Time: 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Location: West Marine, 1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego
Cost: Free
"Introduction to Offshore Communications"
Shea Weston and Gordon West will present an overview of communications solutions for the cruising sailor. SSB radio, satellite and marina-based wifi systems will be discussed and compared. Sources and systems for weather information will also be touched. The experts will be available to answers questions until about 6PM.
Here's a map to the West Marine store:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1250+Rosecrans+St+San+Diego+CA
Monday Oct 19, 2009
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Time: 1 to 5 pm (check in at 12:30 pm)
Location: West Marine, 1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego
Cost: $25/person or $30/couple, check or cash at the door
Reservations: shea@yachtwire.net
"Using your marine SSB radio"
Gordon West and Shea Weston will talk about installation do's and don'ts, troubleshooting interference problems and many other tricks of the trade. There will be live SSB equipment available for a hands-on experience.
We'll provide snacks and refreshments, you bring pencil/paper.
Here's a map to the West Marine Store:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1250+Rosecrans+St+San+Diego+CA
There is plenty of room for all, but please help us with our planning by sending in your reservation to: shea@yachtwire.net.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2009
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Time: 9am-4pm (check in at 8:30am)
Location: Pt. Loma Assembly Hall, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego.
Cost: $50/person or $75/couple, cash or check at the door.
Reservations: sysop@sailmail.com
"How to get the most out of SailMail"
An intensive all-day seminar on using SailMail including a quick review of the basics, troubleshooting connection problems, how and where to get weather information, how to connect to Sailmail via satphones and shoreside connections, how to manage email and archives while cruising, etc.
The presenters will be Jim & Sue Corenman and Shea Weston, experienced cruisers and circumnavigators. Jim, along with Stan Honey, founded Sailmail 10 years ago; Sue handles memberships, and Shea Weston is Sailmail's tech support-- you will be learning from the experts.
We'll bring lunch, snacks and refreshments, you bring pencil/paper and your computer if you want-- we'll provide marginal wi-fi for a realistic marina experience. And if you are allergic to deli sandwiches then you might want to bring your own.
Here's a map to the Point Loma Assmebly Hall:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3035+Talbot+St+San+Diego+CA
There is plenty of room for all, but please help us with our planning by sending in your reservation to: sysop@sailmail.com
Updates
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If you think this is a good idea and want to express interest or make a suggestion, please write to us at sysop@sailmail.com (And yes, we would love to come to New Zealand, all we need to do is figure out how to pay for the airfare!)
Wishing you Good Sailing,
Jim, Sue & Shea