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During our training sessions, presenters may use and share documents, slide shows, and other material from their session. You can find recent training materials below.

Description	Document Links
Sailwave Hands-on Workshop - Session 1 - Led by Eric Brinsfield Sample Finish Sheet 1 Sample Finish Sheet 2 PowerPoint Slides Sample Competitor File Sailwave Download
"One Day Away" Cruising Destinations for the Lower Chesapeake Bay, presented by Tim Dull	One Day Away Doc
BBSA Training Session Subject: The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project Expected impacts on boating. Monday, March 15 - 6:30pm - 8pm - via Zoom Presentation provided by VDOT (Ms. Ha Koehler) and VDOT contractor for HRBT - HRCP.	HRBT Expansion Concept Video
2021 Training Session 04: Ten Mistakes Sailors Make March 10, 2021 Austin Powers of North Sails Chesapeake shared his observations on the top 10 mistakes racers (and sailors) make while sailing. Presenting over Zoom, the topic was interesting to both racers and cruisers, because you always want to get there faster.	Zoom recording
2021 Training Session 01: Racing Safety and Other Racing Topics For the first training session of 2021, Larry Baun, BBSA's racing captain, led discussions of the following topics: Overview of training plans for 2021 winter/spring (Baun) US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements (SER) for Coastal racing (Baun) Racing for Beginners - (Brazzi) PHRF vs VPP/ORA rating overview (Goodman) Video recording link: Session 01	Safety Presentation Monohull SER Sheet Monohull SER PDF Multihull SER Sheet Multihull SER PDF Intro to Racing Slides PHRF, VPP/ORA Slides
Anchoring Techniques In January 2019, Eric Brinsfield gave a training session on Anchoring Tips and Techniques for Racers and Cruises. The session was hosted at the Deadline Brewing Project in Virginia Beach. This presentation starts with the basics and offers some personal techniques for setting the anchor securely. In addition, Eric discussed his approach to anchoring as a race committee boat and setting the starting line. Update 1/13/2022: This is a really good but simple video about anchoring by Nautilus.	Anchoring Presentation Nautilus YouTube Video
Using DSC on your VHF In February 2019, Sergio Diehl shared his knowledge and experience with digital capabilities in VHF radios. In particular, he discussed the value, configuration and usage of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). If you have a VHF with a red emergency button and you have not configured your DSC with MMSI, you need to read these notes. Your emergency button is probably not working.	DSC Presentation
The story of Meridian X, which the lost a member of their crew overboard in Lake Michigan. This is a must watch video produced by the USCG and a reminder to carry the appropriate safety gear.	YouTube
Preparing for an Offshore Race Presentation by Keith Midgette talking about the preparation of his boat for safe offshore racing.	LunaBlu

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Managing Waypoints, Routes and Tracks on the Axiom

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