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For Immediate Release 04-08

Contacts: Caroline Chetelat, (410) 956-1050, x22 cchetelat@abycinc.org

March 5, 2004, Edgewater, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will conduct the Stability & Flotation seminar from April 5 - 6, 2004 at the Holiday Inn in Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL.

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

• Lecture and discussion;
• Demonstrations; and
• Team-based, in-class practical application exercises.

At the conclusion of this course, the student will receive the necessary information and training to understand the reason behind ABYC Standards on Load Capacity and Buoyancy, and applicable sections from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The successful student will also be able to:

• Identify the sections of each standard that apply to a specific boat type;
• 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 $349 for ABYC members and $509 for non-members. To register for this seminar, visit the ABYC web site at www.abycinc.org, or call the ABYC office at (410) 956-1050. A full course description and seminar schedule, is also available 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 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 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.