Captain George Stateham USCG License # 1166844

In cooperation with his long time wife and sailing partner, Lynn, George offers seminars for beginning cruisers. There is some flexibility on time and content depending on the time available, venue, and desires of the organizer, but subjects typically included are:

• Choosing a boat that is right for you
  1. Sail or Power
  2. Systems and what they do
  3. Generators (powered and passive)
  4. Water Makers do you need it and how big should it be
  5. Autopilots and self steering
  6. Communications (VHF, Single Side Band, Other)
  7. To air condition or not
• Voyage planning and preparation
• Inside versus outside passages (East Coast)
• Division of duties
• On the hook or in a marina
• Safety (equipment, practices, & preparation)
• Island hopping versus overnight passages
• Watch systems that work for two people
• Provisioning
• What does it cost
• Spares, tools, and maintenance skills needed
• Stuff that works without paying "marine" prices
• Getting along in one boat length for long periods
• Cruising with pets
• Related activities (fishing, snorkeling, SCUBA, etc)
• Having guests aboard
• Weather forecasts

Lynn and George have logged years aboard and many thousands of miles under the keel cruising Southeast Asia, both U.S. coasts, and the Bahamas but began their long term cruising (months at a time instead of weeks at a time) recently enough that their experience is relative to current conditions and are still fresh in their mind. They are both experienced trainers and presenters.