CBMM's Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations Course
Schedule
Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
213 N Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD, United States, Maryland 21663 | Saint Michaels, MD
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Learn the basics of seamanship and vessel operations with CBMM’s Shipyard Educator Steve Garrand and Schooner Sultana Capt. Kate Dumhart. Students will gain experience aboard two vessels, a modern outboard powered 16-foot skiff and a traditional inboard powered 29-foot Smith Island crab scrape, plus 1909 crab dredger Old Point. In this class, we will introduce you to the skills needed to gain confidence out on the water and confidence means more fun! In this class expect to learn:
Basic dock line management, coiling, stowing, cleat hitches and some easy to learn knots, as well as strategies for tying up your boat in different scenarios
The theory and practice of close quarters maneuvering on and off the dock as well as getting on and off the anchor
Strategies for man overboard retrieval
Rules of the Road basics and VHF operations and etiquette
This program is supported through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.
Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations
Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 8-9, 10am-5pm
Location: CBMM’s docks & waterfront
Cost: $300, with a 20% discount for CBMM members
Learn more: https://cbmm.org/event/basic-seamanship-vessel-operations-november-2025/
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