Go to school for free with the experienced captains from the Annapolis School of Seamanship (ASOS). Once again, ASOS returns to the Providence Boat Show to lead their popular series of seminars for all levels of boaters--whether you are in search of more information on how to maintain your diesel or you want to master important techniques like stress-free docking and line handling, learn about iNavigation and AIS, or even get some sage advice on how to select the boat that’s right for you. You can even find a session where you will get one-on-one time with a professional caption so you can ask a pro how he or she would handle the types of situations that challenge you on the water. This year’s sessions are demo-oriented and interactive, so you’ll enjoy some fun hands-on instruction.

One-on-One with a Professional Captain

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? You’ll find the next best thing at the Providence Boat Show, with a special one-on-one session with a professional captain. Come to the show, and bring your questions!

Radar & AIS

Boating accidents are usually preventable. Captain John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship will help you learn how to avoid collisions underway by effectively using your Radar, AIS (Automatic Identification System), VHF Radio, and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid. This is a session you won’t want to miss.

Troubleshooting Your Diesel Engine

Do you want to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your diesel enginge? A professional captain from the Annapolis School of Seamanship will teach you what you need to know. Run through the basics of your marine diesel, and learn how to troubleshoot some common problems.

Line Handling & Throwing

Don’t get tied up in knots when you have to throw your lines for docking, towing, and other situations on the water. Let the pros show you how it’s done.

Weather To Go

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.

Which Boat is Right for Me?

Thinking about getting into boating or upgrading to something bigger? There many different ways to enjoy boating from watersports to fishing to cruising. Join the pros from Annapolis School of Seamanship and get an overview of the styles and types of boats and how they fit the boating lifestyle you choose.