The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) along with the Seven Seas University (SSU) is continuing their popular Best Practices cruising webinars in April, this time focusing on Provisioning and Cooking Offshore, SSB (radio) and Offshore Communications. All webinars are free, even to non-members.

Published 3 years ago

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TOPIC 1:

Best Practices: Provisioning and Cooking Offshore

This webinar by the SSCA for boaters about provisioning and cooking offshore is presented by an old salty sailing gal. It will focus on:

• proven ideas
• ways to stock up, with or without freezers
• what to expect in some smaller island countries 
• smart ideas for cooking offshore
• propane or electric
• how to be a smart galley chef!


Who will find this complimentary webinar of interest? 


If you are preparing for offshore experience, are a skipper, captain, or possible crew who want to learn a bit about provisioning and galley topics.

Date and Time:  Apr 14, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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TOPIC 2: 

SSB Usage

This Seven Seas University (SSU) webinar presented by SSCA for boaters will focus on:

• SSB usage
• how to use a ‘new to you system’ with a ‘new to you older boat’.

Plus at the second part the following week, join us for Offshore Communications – what works.

Who will find this complimentary webinar of interest? 


If you are preparing for offshore experience, are a skipper, captain, or possible crew who want to learn about SSB or best practices for voyages on their vessels. This first session will cover SSB and how you can get your radio on the air. The second, the following week, covers Offshore Communications. Frankly new technology is everywhere and changing daily. SSB is there, does not require satellite or access fees. If you have a rig (new or old) and need to figure out how to get on the AIR..this is for you. Meet the SSCA Mentors who are there to assist you.

Date and Time: April 21, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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TOPIC 3:

Best Practices: Offshore Communications – What Works

This webinar is presented by SSCA for boaters on Offhore Communications and data. How to use a new-to-you system along with suggestions. Apps like Iridium GO, Soleo/InReach, OCENS email/Sailmail, all offer ways for communication to and from shore.


Who will find this complimentary webinar of interest?


If you are preparing for offshore experience, are a skipper, captain, or possible crew who want to learn about best practices on for voyages on their vessels. This session will cover Offshore Communications and how you can stay connected. Frankly, new technology is everywhere, and changing daily. Captain and Crew need to plan ahead, learn what will work, and try usage prior to departing. Meet the SSCA Mentors who are there to assist you.

Date and Time:  April 28, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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SSCA has other informative sessions as part of the SSCA Easier and Safer Cruisings, see the SSCA Youtube Channel.

www.ssca.org also has a link to the SSCA YouTube Channel.