Learn safety from sailing experts and participate in hands-on training for emergency situations. Topics include man-over-board prevention and recovery, USCG communications, best practices for managing the boat during heavy weather, safety equipment, weather forecasting, and emergency medical interventions. The Safety for Cruising course is for people seeking Offshore training but do not need certification as it does not include a US Sailing Certificate.
Safety for Cruising course (March 29&30) $320 per person.
We offer three US Sailing Sanctioned Certificate Courses:
Offshore Sailing course (March 29) – $185
International Offshore Safety WITH Hands-on Training course (March 29&30) – $435
International Offshore Hands-on Only Training ONLY course (March 30) – $300
Be sure to check your Notice of Race to verify which certificate is required if you are signing up in order to qualify for a regatta. Participation in Hands-On Training is limited. If you are seeking training without certification, please call 410-269-0741 for more details. Or, email jstefancik@mtam.org.
The event will be held at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and hosted in Mahan Hall.
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) is a non-profit dedicated to promoting the recreational marine industry and waterway preservation. Founded in 1972, MTAM now comprises nearly 400 marine related businesses.
P.O. Box 3148
Port Annapolis Marina
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Phone: 410-269-0741
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