We had some great presenters who shared stories and information on maintenance, surveying, marine insurance, and other important boat topics. 

Thursday Sept 18 - Cap Sante Marina Fleet Arrival - C Dock                        

up to 17:00 Docking of the Fleet; Name Tag & Goodie Bag Distribution

  Get your cruising images to Julie!

17:00 Potluck Appetizers & Welcoming Activities at Floating Dock. BYOB along with an appetizer, plates & flatware.

Introduction of New Members.

Friday Sept 19 - Day 1 Anacortes Yacht Club             

0800 - 0900 Coffee, bagels, etc. on the Floating Dock

0900 - 0930 Welcome and Krogen Orientation Paula Spina and Jonathon Cooper

0930 – 1030 Aaron Bandstra, Marine Surveyor Understanding the Survey Process: The purpose and scope of a boat survey, and what to expect from the survey process

1045 - 1215 Jake Beattie, CEO Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend Maritime Education in Washington State, The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, and the Race to Alaska

1215 - 1300 Lunch on your own

1300 - 1630 Krogen Crawl & Swap Meet

1730 - 1900 Welcome reception and Paella Dinner @ Anacortes Yacht Club 

Name That Tune lead by Lance

Saturday Sept 20 - Day 2  Anacortes Yacht Club                     

0800 - 0900 Coffee, bagels, etc. on the Floating Dock

0900 - 1030 Jon Robitaille, Holdfast Marine Metal Corrosion on Boats followed by Jonathan and Jim: DMS stabilization on a new Krogen 44

1045 - 1215 Talia Piper, Pacific Marine Checklists: Startup, Underway, Shutdown, Winterizing, Spare Parts

1215 - 1330 Lunch on your own

1330 - 1500 George Dyson, Baidarka builder and historian  Adventures on the Inside Passage, 1970-2025

1500 - 1630 Group discussion led by Erick Frack, Lithium House Bank Follow-up Real-world installation and cost; the use and benefits of these systems aboard Krogens

1800 - 1930 Dinner on the Floating Dock – Potluck; bring a side and/or dessert along with your own plates, flatware and drinks. Chicken main course will be provided

Evening Round Table Discussions

Sunday Sept 21 - Day 3  Anacortes Yacht Club                         

0800 - 0900 Pancake Breakfast on the Floating Dock

0900 - 1030 S-3 Ryan Parker Dock mate system

Jonathan Cooper boat brokerage market

1045 - 1215 Mary LaFleur, Marine Insurance specialist, Anacortes Things You Need to Know About Marine Insurance 

1215 - 1330 Lunch on your own

1330 - 1500 Captain Deb Dempsey, first and only female Columbia Bar pilot and one of the founders of Bellingham’s Community Boating Center. Women on the Waterfront

1500 - 1600 Business Meeting & Rendezvous Review

1800 - 1930 Dinner at Anacortes Yacht Club – by Adrift Catering; two main dishes include salmon and exotic bison meat balls with a choice of sauces - Asian mustard , alfredo parmesan, smoky barbecue or marinara

Monday Sept 22- Departure of the Fleet                         

0800 - 0900 Coffee, bagels, etc. on the Floating Dock

0900 -   Departures

-See You There!