Quartermaster Yacht Club

Tech Talks are open to the public and are a great way to learn more about boating. Each session focuses on a single topic.  Learn from both the people leading the talk as well as your fellow boaters in attendance.


Tech Talk Directory


Tech Talk Presentation Materials


Tech Talk #2: Rescue and Lifesaving essentials


Tech Talk #4: What do you have in your dinghy ditch kit?


Tech Talk #6: Marine Route Planning


Tech Talk #8: Marine Rules of the road


Tech Talk #10: Anchoring techniques – basics and beyond


Tech Talk #11: VHF radio use


Tech Talk #12b: Nautical chart accuracy limits (aka: how to stay afloat)


Tech Talk #13a: Open CPN - free navigation software


Tech Talk #14: Essential maintenance


Tech Talk #15: Boat Handling in adverse conditions


Tech Talk #18a: Weather and Tide Applications


Tech Talk #21: 3 strand rope splicing


Tech Talk #22: AIS Systems & web apps Course Material


Tech Talk #22d: AIS use tips


Tech Talk #23: Marine corrosion protection and electrical safety


Tech Talk #26: Taking your boat to Canada (and back)


Tech Talk #36: Safe trip planning, and what to do if things go wrong


Tech Talk #37b: Hidden Cruising Gems in the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands


Tech Talk #41: Boatyards - the best and not so best



Tech Talk Toolkit - promotional materials to advertise a Tech Talk


Posters - for all Tech Talks


Press Releases - for all Tech Talks





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