Seminars

NEW DAYS - THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY!

Fred's Shed Interactive Learning Center

Watch, learn and do! If you're a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your boat or engine, head to Fred's Shed for practical, professional advice. Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer. Together, hosts “The Boating Guy,” and certified marine service technician Fred, bring more than 50 years of boating experience to the Shed and will be on site to share their expertise. Stop by to see the cutaway boat and motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get your questions answered. Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show.

 

Thursday, January 12, 2012
4:00 pmOne-on-one with a service tech Fred's Shed
5:00 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working Fred's Shed
6:00 pmBasic Fiberglass repair and maintenance Fred's Shed
7:00 pmMaintaining a gas engine. Tips from a pro Fred's Shed
Friday, January 13, 2012
1:00 pmPropping your boat for performance and fuel economy Fred’s Shed
3:00 pmInstalling bilge, wash down and live well pumps, and a discussion on through hull fittings Fred’s Shed
5:00 pmKeeping your boat “shipshape”: Detailing & general maintenance Fred’s Shed
6:00 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working Fred’s Shed
7:00 pmOne-on-one with a service tech Fred’s Shed
Saturday, January 14, 2012
11:00 amOne-on-one with a service tech Fred’s Shed
1:00 pmMaintaining a gas engine. Tips from a pro Fred’s Shed
2:00 pmBasic Fiberglass repair and maintenance Fred’s Shed
3:00 pmAll charged up: Installing and maintaining a marine battery Fred’s Shed
4:00 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working Fred’s Shed
5:00 pmChoosing and installing marine electronics Fred’s Shed
6:00 pmOne-on-one with a service tech Fred’s Shed
7:00 pmKeeping your boat “shipshape”: Detailing & general maintenance Fred’s Shed
Sunday, January 15, 2012
11:00 amOne-on-one with a service tech Fred’s Shed
1:00 pmMaintaining a gas engine. Tips from a pro Fred’s Shed
2:00 pmChoosing and installing marine electronics Fred’s Shed
3:00 pmInstalling bilge, wash down and live well pumps, and a discussion on through hull fittings Fred’s Shed
4:00 pmPropping your boat for performance and fuel economy Fred’s Shed
5:00 pmKeeping your boat “shipshape”: Detailing & general maintenance Fred’s Shed
Monday, January 16, 2012
11:00 amOne-on-one with a service tech Fred’s Shed
12:00 pmAll charged up: Installing and maintaining a marine battery Fred’s Shed
1:00 pmBasic Fiberglass repair and maintenance Fred’s Shed
2:00 pmInstalling bilge, wash down and live well pumps, and a discussion on through hull fittings Fred’s Shed

Welcome to the Water Center

Get started in boating or learn how to make the most of your time on the water. The Discover Boating Center is your one-stop resource for boating information and advice

• Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
• Expert, unbiased advice on finding a boat that best suits your lifestyle and your budget
• Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started

Check back for complete schedule soon.
 

Thursday, January 12, 2012
2:30 pmChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
4:00 pmAn Introduction to Operating a Boat WTTW Center
5:30 pmIntro to SCUBAPatrick Hammer, Scuba EmporiumWTTW Center
6:30 pmFinancing a Boat in Today's Economy WTTW Center
8:00 pmQ&A Session WTTW Center
Friday, January 13, 2012
11:30 amChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
1:00 pmFinancing a Boat in Today's Economy WTTW Center
2:30 pmIntro to SCUBAPatrick Hammer, Scuba EmporiumWTTW Center
3:30 pmAn Introduction to Operating a Boat WTTW Center
5:00 pmTips for Shopping a Boat Show WTTW Center
6:30 pmChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
8:00 pmQ&A Session WTTW Center
Saturday, January 14, 2012
10:30 amChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
12:00 pmAn Introduction to Operating a Boat WTTW Center
1:30 pmTips for Shopping a Boat Show WTTW Center
3:00 pmIntro to SCUBAPatrick Hammer, Scuba EmporiumWTTW Center
4:00 pmFinancing a Boat in Today's Economy WTTW Center
5:30 pmChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
7:00 pmAn Introduction to Operating a Boat WTTW Center
8:30 pmQ&A Session WTTW Center
Sunday, January 15, 2012
10:30 amChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
12:00 pmFinancing a Boat in Today's Economy WTTW Center
1:30 pmIntro to SCUBAPatrick Hammer, Scuba EmporiumWTTW Center
2:30 pmTips for Shopping a Boat Show WTTW Center
4:00 pmAn Introduction to Operating a Boat WTTW Center
5:30 pmQ&A Session WTTW Center
Monday, January 16, 2012
10:30 amChoosing the Right Boat WTTW Center
12:00 pmFinancing a Boat in Today's Economy WTTW Center
1:30 pmIntro to SCUBAPatrick Hammer, Scuba EmporiumWTTW Center
2:30 pmTips for Shopping a Boat Show WTTW Center
4:00 pmQ&A Session Welcome to the Water Center

PaddleFest Seminars

Thursday, January 12, 2012
3:00 pmHow to Load and Go!Todd Olson, Space TrailersPaddleFest
4:00 pmWhat's New in Kayaking for 2012Walter Loos, Paddle and TrailRail Jam Pool
6:00 pmKayak FishingDrew Gregory, Professional Kayak AnglerRail Jam Pool
7:00 pmStand Up Paddleboard Simulator PaddleFest
Friday, January 13, 2012
12:00 pmSailing with your Kayak PaddleFest
1:00 pmPaddlesports Demo Time Rail Jam Pool
3:00 pmStand Up Paddling - Introducing the Hottest New PaddlesportLinda Brown, HovieRail Jam Pool
4:00 pmAmped Up Adventure RaceWalter Loos, Paddle and TrailPaddleFest
6:00 pmKayak FishingDrew Gregory, Professional Kayak AnglerRail Jam Pool
7:00 pmPaddling Apparel PaddleFest
Saturday, January 14, 2012
11:00 amWater Trails & Water Access PaddleFest
11:00 amMultisport KayaksCulley Traweek, Hobie CatRail Jam Pool
1:00 pmWhitewater KayakingBob MenardPaddleFest
1:00 pmSUP YogaLinda Brown, HovieRail Jam Pool
3:00 pmWater Trails & Water Access PaddleFest
3:00 pmFishing with KayaksJohn Graham, Illinois Smallmouth AllianceRail Jam Pool
4:00 pmRiver Bassin' with KayaksJohn Graham, Illinois Smallmouth AlliancePaddleFest
6:00 pmFinding the Right Boat For YouKurt Whitney, Confluence WatersportsPaddleFest
7:00 pmPaddlesports Demo Time Rail Jam Pool
7:30 pm2012 Micro Adventure ChallengeWalter Loos, Paddle and TrailPaddleFest
Sunday, January 15, 2012
11:00 amSUP FitnessLinda Brown, HoviePaddleFest
1:00 pmIntroducing SUP FitnessLinda Brown, HovieRail Jam Pool
1:30 pmAmped Up Adventure RaceWalter Loos, Paddle and TrailPaddleFest
3:00 pmKayak Fishing Rail Jam Pool
5:00 pmPaddlesports Demo Time Rail Jam Pool
5:30 pmCamping From Your Kayak PaddleFest
Monday, January 16, 2012
11:00 amStand Up Paddleboard Simulator PaddleFest
1:00 pmKayak Fishing Rail Jam Pool
1:30 pmPaddling 101 PaddleFest
3:00 pmWhat's New in Kayaking for 2012Walter Loos, Paddle and TrailRail Jam Pool

Chicago RV Pavilion Seminars

Programs Exclusively for the RV Enthusiast! Sponsored by DISH Network

Thursday, January 12, 2012
2:30 pmRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
3:30 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
4:00 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
5:00 pmRV Handyman Series — Electrical SystemsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
6:00 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
6:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
7:30 pmRV Handyman Series — GeneratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
Friday, January 13, 2012
11:30 amRV Handyman Series — RefrigeratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
12:30 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
1:00 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
2:00 pmRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
3:00 pmRV Handyman Series — GeneratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
4:00 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
4:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
5:30 pmRV Handyman Series — 120 volt ElectricalDave SolbergRV Pavilion
6:30 pmRV Handyman Series — 12 volt ElectricalDave SolbergRV Pavilion
7:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
Saturday, January 14, 2012
10:30 amRV Handyman Series — RefrigeratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
11:30 amRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
12:30 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
1:00 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
2:00 pmRV Handyman Series — 120 volt ElectricalDave SolbergRV Pavilion
3:00 pmRV Handyman Series — 12 volt ElectricalDave SolbergRV Pavilion
4:00 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
4:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
5:30 pmRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
6:30 pmRV Handyman Series — GeneratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
7:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
Sunday, January 15, 2012
10:30 amSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
11:00 amUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
12:00 pmRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
1:00 pmRV Handyman Series — RefrigeratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
2:00 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
2:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
3:30 pmRV Handyman Series — Electrical SystemsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
4:30 pmRV Handyman Series — GeneratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
5:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
Monday, January 16, 2012
10:30 amRV Buyers SeminarDave SolbergRV Pavilion
11:30 amSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
12:00 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion
1:00 pmRV Handyman Series — RefrigeratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
2:00 pmRV Handyman Series — GeneratorsDave SolbergRV Pavilion
3:00 pmSatellite TV for Your RV & Pay-as-you-go ProgramDISH NetworkRV Pavilion
3:30 pmUltimate Camp Cooking ShowPat Mac & Mike FavermanRV Pavilion