Women’s Only Marine Electrical Basics Workshop

Cruising Boat Electrical Basics Workshop

Instructors: Margaret Pommert

In this hands-on workshop for women only, Julie will teach you how to troubleshoot and wire like a pro! If you are a female boater or cruiser who wants to gain proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and wiring, then this is the workshop for you. Sail and powerboat cruisers alike will gain essential knowledge and skills that will pay dividends for years to come. You’ll learn how to identify vessel wiring components, practice making seaworthy wire terminations, and how to correctly use a multimeter. This is an introductory workshop that will prioritize safety and hands-on learning. We welcome learners of all skill levels, especially if you have never picked up a tool or played with a battery before!

In this class you will learn how to:

• Identify the components of a basic DC electrical circuit
• Perform basic electrical circuit safety checks
• Choose and use a variety of electrical tools
• Conduct essential electrical troubleshooting with a multimeter
• Identify and test different types of fuses
• Identify key differences between marine and terrestrial wire and wiring practices

You’ll also get to:

• Try different types of electrical tools
• Start building your cruising toolkit
• Practice using different types of multimeters to learn your favorite
• Practice installing different wire terminations
• Test battery voltages and learn their importance

Bio: Capt. Margaret Pommert is a US Coast Guard licensed 100-ton captain and works as a nationally certified instructor for both sailing and powerboating. She attended the SVC Marine Maintenance Technology program and is an ABYC certified Marine Diesel Advisor. A leader in the Pacific NW women’s boating community, Margaret was honored with 2019 National Women’s Sailing Association Leadership in Women’s Sailing award.

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