In today’s cruising world, communications are an important element of getting mission-critical information onto your boat and for keeping in touch with friends, family and business interests. In his seminar next week at Sail U at the International Cruising Boat Expo in Essex, CT, experienced blue-water sailor Dave Skolnick will review all the alternatives for communications afloat, reflect on their effective applications and make recommendations for your cruising plans.

The communications choices that face cruisers allow us to confidently maintain connections with loved ones ashore, with business demands, and with weather and logistics requirements for your cruise, whether it is a daysail, a week-long holiday, a long-term cruise or a circumnavigation.

Dave will help you understand what equipment you will require, what you can expect to budget and what kind of performance you can count on.

Whether you intend to call home, send and receive e-mail, or simply ensure you have the latest weather information aboard, with Dave’s expertise you can sail away confident that you have the best communications solution for you and your needs. Don’t miss this seminar!

Dave’s seminar is from 1045-1245 on Sunday, June 7, at Sail U — part of the International Cruising Boat Expo at Brewer Essex Island Marina in Essex, Connecticut, on June 2-7. For more information and to register, go to sailmagazine.com /sail-u