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Electrical Skills for Cruisers

Brent Alley

Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt BC V9A 6H6

16 Nov 2024 0900h-1600h

Members $100 / Non-Members $125

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Spend a day with Electrical Engineer, Bjarne Hansen, in an interactive session about all things boat electrical.

Bjarne is a popular instructor who has taught sell-out courses in the past. He has the remarkable ability to both do and teach. Learn about the theory behind electricity, how to safely use electrical equipment, repair techniques, avoid problems, troubleshoot, and how to stay safe when mucking around with electricity.

The course will focus on how to fix common electrical problems with hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and improve your skills. Bjarne is very knowledgeable, approachable, and an easy-to-understand instructor.

Course Information

This course is intended for any cruising member, not just the skipper, who wants to learn more about electricity and electronics in the boating environment. A non-intimidating lecture with lots of examples will be followed by practical exercises to help reinforce the materials and improve skills.

Prerequisites and Materials

Do you have an interest in electricity and boats? Some practical exercises will employ basic tools that you can purchase prior to the course, or you may already have.  A list of those items will be provided before the course. A limited number of loaner tools will be available.

About the Instructor

Bjarne Hansen trained as an Electrical Engineer and early in his career worked with radar, radio, and other airfield equipment in the RCAF.  More recently he has been designing medical equipment at a local engineering firm. BCA members since 2003, Bjarne and Barb sailed the South Pacific for two years in 2004 – 2006, and spent the winters of 2015-2019 sailing in Mexico.

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