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THE RIGGING SHOPPE & DIANE REID PRESENT

Practical Knowledge for a Better Time on the Water

Join professional skipper, racer and instructor Diane Reid for hands-on seminars and courses designed to build your skills, solve real-world challenges and help you get more enjoyment from boating.

Real-world experience
Practical skills
Confidence on the water

SEMINARS & COURSES

Skills for every stage of your boating journey.

Explore our past and upcoming seminars and courses. Can't make it this time? Keep an eye out — many sessions return by popular demand.

Woman at winch in colder weather Past Course

Weather Course

December 9 & 10, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Rigging Shoppe
$160.00

A two-session Zoom course covering the basics of marine weather forecasts, helping boaters understand conditions and practice simple forecasting.

VHF Seminar Past Course

VHF Marine Radio Course

November 2 & 9, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Rigging Shoppe
$215.00

A practical VHF marine radio course covering routine calls, Mayday procedures, troubleshooting and preparation for the ROC-M certification exam.

Winter Lay Up For Your Boat Past Seminar

Winter Lay Up For Your Boat

Sunday September 27, 2026
1300 - 1600
The Rigging Shoppe. 44 Midwest Road, Scarborough
$15.00

A practical half-day seminar covering the essentials of winterizing your boat, from engines and plumbing to moisture control, batteries and bottom inspection.

Bow of sailboat with rigging. Past Seminar

How to Check Your Rig Seminar

Sunday September 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Rigging Shoppe
$10.00

A practical seminar on checking standing rigging, lines and fittings for wear, damage and service needs before winter storage.

Catamaran with solar panel. Seminar

Solar Power & Lithium Battery Seminar

November 21, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Rigging Shoppe
$20.00

A practical seminar on marine solar and lithium battery systems, covering panel selection, charge controllers, wiring, battery performance and safe system design.

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Basic Navigation Past Course

Basic Coastal Navigation Course

November 2, 9, 16, 23. 30, Dec 7 (test day), 14 (test review), 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Rigging Shoppe
$550.00

A hands-on Sail Canada course covering essential coastal navigation skills with charts, plotting tools and practical exercises, leading to Basic Navigation certification.

line on dock. Past Seminar

Splicing Workshop

March 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Rigging Shoppe
$50.00

A hands-on splicing workshop led by Diane Reid, with step-by-step instruction in double braid and three-strand splices plus practice materials.

New sessions are added throughout the year.

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