The World Cruising Club and Cruising Association have a busy programme of in-person cruising seminars to help you plan your sailing adventures this springP2DNJ5 Sailing boats on the Kiel canal, Baltic Coast, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyWorld Cruising Club\u2019s popular Ocean Cruising Seminar returns on March 25-26 2023 in Guildford, UK.
\nThe weekend seminar is suitable for any sailors considering the transition from coastal cruising to bluewater passage making. Industry experts will cover topics including refitting a yacht for offshore cruising, choosing communications equipment, sourcing and interpreting weather forecasts and heavy weather sailing techniques.\u00a0
\nThe WCC will also be hosting their \u2018ARC Bluewater Open Boat\u2019 event in Lymington on 10 June. The open day is designed for those looking for their first yacht, or to upgrade to an ocean-going yacht, with advice on what to look for in a bluewater cruising boat, how to plan a refit, and what it is like to sail across oceans as a couple.
\nSpeakers include industry experts, experienced and former ARC skippers and other cruisers.\u00a0There is also the chance to meet other future ARC sailors.
\nARC sailors\u2019 yachts and brokerage boats will be on display, with discussions on how to start the process of turning a weekend cruiser into an offshore boat, and key things to know about the process of buying a boat.
\nFor tickets and further information see worldcruising.com\/training\u00a0
\nWhich yacht to choose for a bluewater adventure? The World Cruising Club open boat day and Ocean Cruising seminars can help you decide. Credit: James Mitchell\/WCC
\nThe Cruising Association is also running a series of one-day in-person cruising seminars on popular sailing grounds which are open to non-members this spring.
\nThese are an opportunity to learn more about a cruising ground which may be new, or for those who want to extend their knowledge, from sailors who have recently sailed there.
\nSaturday 28 January \u2013 Channel Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/channel-seminar-2023
\nSaturday 4 February \u2013 Round Britain Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/node\/56482
\nSunday 5 February \u2013 Blue Water Winter Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/events\/bluewater-winter-seminar-050223
\nSaturday 18 February \u2013 Baltic Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/node\/56482
\nSaturday 4 March \u2013 European Inland Waterways Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/events\/eiws-seminar-040323
\nSaturday 11 March \u2013 Iceland, Greenland and Faroes Information Day \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/node\/56484
\nSaturday 18 March \u2013 Crossing Biscay Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/events\/biscay-seminar-180323
\nSaturday 25 and Sunday 26 March \u2013 Mediterranean Seminar \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.theca.org.uk\/events\/med-seminar-25-26-march-2023
\nEach seminar is held at the Cruising Association House in London. For more information see theca.org.uk
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The World Cruising Club and Cruising Association have a busy programme of in-person cruising seminars to help you plan your sailing adventures this springP2DNJ5 Sailing boats on the Kiel canal, Baltic Coast, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyWorld Cruising Club\u2019s popular Ocean Cruising Seminar … <\/p>\n