| Boat Shopping Workshop Try before you Buy Sail four different Manufactures boats, take factory tours, meet with experts |
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| Shopping for and buying your dream boat Waypoint 9 on the 5 Step Plan: Determining which boat is right for you. You have good start on what you are looking for in a cruising boat. Now your goal is to learn much more about boat construction and design and to try as many different types of boats as possible. Two Can Sail will be offering, starting in 2011, a “Boat Shopping Workshop” learn about Yacht design and construction, plus an exclusive try before you buy sailing program, partnering with several boat manufactures, dealers and charter companies in the Tampa Bay area. This is a one week course where we tour boat building factories, look at boats in a yard through a surveyors “eye” with an SAMS Surveyor (Jean K Levine AMS), and spend the week day sailing on three to four different boats to compare designs, performance, features and comfort. Learn to read and interpret a yacht survey report. Meet with a yacht finance expert who can help you navigate the dollars and cents of the purchase process. |
| When? Dates for 2011 are: April 3 -9, May 1 -7, June 5-11, August 7-13 The workshop is limited to 6 participants per session Where? The base location of the workshop is the beautiful five star resort of the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel and Marina located on the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida which is a short 30 minute drive from the (TPA) Tampa Airport. Participants will sleep aboard the yachts and have access to the resort facilities during their stay at the workshop. You are on your own for breakfast and dinner, there are numerous restaurants to sample all within walking distance of the marina. Lunch will be provided on board each day of sailing, sleep aboard each of three yachts in rotation. Group transportation between the Vinoy Renaissance dock, manufacturing tour or tours as well as the visit to Regatta Point New Boat Yacht Model Center will be provided. Workshop runs daily 9am to 6pm, sailing times may fluctuate based on weather. How Much? 6 Day Workshop: $1,595 per person, limited to 6 participants Includes: 3 - 4 days sailing on yachts 32 - 44'+, Transportation from/to Tampa Intl Airport (TPA), Lodging on yachts at Vinoy docks, Lunch on sailing days, Transport to factory tours, Tour Guides, USB Flash drive with follow up documentation. Does not include: Travel to/from Tampa, Trip insurance, Breakfast/dinners, Any incidental expenses, or Gratuities. Registration To Sign Up Email: info@TwoCanSail.com or Call 727-644-7496 Please note which week you are interested in joining Checks welcome as well as VISA and Mastercard accepted Registration Form click here |
| Two Can Sail Boat Shopping Workshop Instructors: Capt Jeff Grossman & Capt Jean Levine, AMS in Conjunction with: Sailing Florida Charters, Massey Yachts, Island Packet, Catalina Yachts, Hunter Marine and Beneteau |
Workshop Class Schedule
Day one
1. Half day classroom session: Introduction to Fiberglass Yacht Construction,
2. Balance of day will be a “Hands on” review of the fleet; the different hull, keel and rudder
designs and how these affect both sailing performance and comfort underway.
3. Rigging an introduction to different rig configurations and what you can expect in
performance and common maintenance issues.
4. Explanation of basic equipment list and additions you may want to add after purchase.
5. Sleep aboard – each participant will have the opportunity to sleep on board each of three yachts.
Day two
1. First test sail - Beginning with the “Catalina 350 and/or the Hunter 31” we will sail each boat and
demonstrate both the sailing and the mechanical systems.
2. Review specific design features and benefits with an explanation of how the rigging, hull, keel
and rudder affect the overall feel of the boat both under sail and under power.
3. Sea Trial, all points of sail, as well as maneuvering under power, docking, anchoring.
Day three
1. Test sail either the “Beneteau 37 and/or the Oceanus 400”
2. Comparison of sailing performance hull and interior designs, systems layout etc.
3. Perform same testing under sail and power, docking, anchoring.
Day four
1. The “Yard walk” with detailed views of the boats out of the water, a detailed explanation of keel
design and the different rudder attachments.
2. Tour one or more manufacturing facilities, Catalina, Caliber or Island Packet
(Based on the availability of the new boat construction at the time of this course.)
3. Return to base.
Day five
1. Test sail one of the following: Catalina 440, Hunter 45 Center Cockpit or the Hunter 44 DS.
2. Detailed systems explanation
3. Perform same sea trial as the other yachts, sail, power, dock and anchor.
4. Read and review a survey report
Day six
1.Travel to the New Boat Yacht Model Center, Palmetto, Tour available Island Packets, Catalina’s,
and Hunter’s at your own private boat show at Massey Yacht Sales.
2. Meet with Grant Smalling, President of “Lending Associates”, who can provide information about
financing your dream yacht.
3. Wrap up and review week.
Day one
1. Half day classroom session: Introduction to Fiberglass Yacht Construction,
2. Balance of day will be a “Hands on” review of the fleet; the different hull, keel and rudder
designs and how these affect both sailing performance and comfort underway.
3. Rigging an introduction to different rig configurations and what you can expect in
performance and common maintenance issues.
4. Explanation of basic equipment list and additions you may want to add after purchase.
5. Sleep aboard – each participant will have the opportunity to sleep on board each of three yachts.
Day two
1. First test sail - Beginning with the “Catalina 350 and/or the Hunter 31” we will sail each boat and
demonstrate both the sailing and the mechanical systems.
2. Review specific design features and benefits with an explanation of how the rigging, hull, keel
and rudder affect the overall feel of the boat both under sail and under power.
3. Sea Trial, all points of sail, as well as maneuvering under power, docking, anchoring.
Day three
1. Test sail either the “Beneteau 37 and/or the Oceanus 400”
2. Comparison of sailing performance hull and interior designs, systems layout etc.
3. Perform same testing under sail and power, docking, anchoring.
Day four
1. The “Yard walk” with detailed views of the boats out of the water, a detailed explanation of keel
design and the different rudder attachments.
2. Tour one or more manufacturing facilities, Catalina, Caliber or Island Packet
(Based on the availability of the new boat construction at the time of this course.)
3. Return to base.
Day five
1. Test sail one of the following: Catalina 440, Hunter 45 Center Cockpit or the Hunter 44 DS.
2. Detailed systems explanation
3. Perform same sea trial as the other yachts, sail, power, dock and anchor.
4. Read and review a survey report
Day six
1.Travel to the New Boat Yacht Model Center, Palmetto, Tour available Island Packets, Catalina’s,
and Hunter’s at your own private boat show at Massey Yacht Sales.
2. Meet with Grant Smalling, President of “Lending Associates”, who can provide information about
financing your dream yacht.
3. Wrap up and review week.
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