ing Aboard a Yacht.com
Learning More
Having spent thirteen years teaching at colleges and universities, including my alma mater, the University of San Francisco, I am committed to life-long learning. Thus this page was born. For those in the San Francisco Bay Area, Valerie will offer "Living on the Water........on a Yacht" on Thursday evening, July 1, 2010 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. The cost is $55 and includes both the workbook and the Compatibility Test (a $25 value). Come with or without a boat, looking for adventure, a simpler, more green lifestyle and/or a less expensive housing alternative. The workshop will be held at Schoonmaker Point in Sausalito, CA. My favorite boatyard in the San Francisco Bay area is KKMI, Keefe, Kaplan Maritime, Inc. in Point Richmond, CA. My husband and I have attended informational seminars on Electrical Systems and Diesel Engines on boats. Their latest brainchild was Boatyard 101, designed to certify do-if-yourselfers who want to work on their own boats when they are hauled out at the boatyard. The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat by Mark Nicholas Whether you have decided to cruise on a sailboat or a power boat, you can learn a great deal about this life style. Although the book was written in 1977, much of what
Attend a workshop -
REGISTER NOW! Contact livingonayacht.com
Additional workshops -
For more information contact Erica Kaplan at Erica@KKMI.com
Speeches -
Valerie is a professional speaker and would enjoy coming to your yacht club or
organization to talk about her twelve plus years living on a yacht. Her lively, laughter-
filled presentation can run from 30 to 60 minutes.
Please e-mail her at info@livingonayacht.com regarding scheduling and fees.
Books –
Sub-titled, The Definitive Guide for Liveaboards, this book is a must-read, or better yet, a must-own! The book is published by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc. Please refer to Mark's link on the Links page to order this reference book from him.
Living Aboard, The Cruising Sailboat as a Home by Jan and Bill Moeller
the Moeller's say is relevant today. It is published by International Marine Publishing Co.