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For Immediate Release 03-15

Contacts: Caroline Chetelat, (410) 956-1050 cchetelat@abycinc.org

May 15, 2003, Edgewater, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced its newest education seminar, Stability & Flotation, will be conducted June 23 - 24, 2003 at the Sheraton Barcelo Hotel in Annapolis, MD.

This two-day seminar, designed for small craft designers, marine surveyors, boat builders and compliance personnel, will give students an understanding of the science of hydrostatics and flotation. The class format will be a mixture of:

• Lecture;
• Demonstrations; and
• In-class "homework" on a team basis;

At the end of this course, the student should understand the reason behind ABYC Standards on Load Capacity and Buoyancy, and sections from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The student should also be able to:

• Identify the parts of each standard that apply to a given boat;
• Calculate the capacity and predict the stability of a given boat; and
• Specify the proper type and amount of flotation to be installed in a boat to meet the standards.

Registration:
The education fee for this seminar is $295 for ABYC members before June 1, 2003, and $349 for ABYC members after June 1, 2003. Those who are not ABYC members and interested in attending, are encouraged to call for nonmember rates. To register for this program, please call the ABYC office at (410) 956-1050. To view a full course description and seminar schedule, please visit the ABYC Web Site at www.abycinc.org. Space is limited.

ABYC has been developing, writing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair in the United States for nearly 50 years and is actively involved with the development of international standards as well as certification programs for marine technicians. These standards are available on CD-ROM and in printed form. Membership and general information can be requested by calling (410) 956-1050 or by visiting the ABYC Web Site at www.abycinc.org.