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.

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.

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.

Two solar panels and a blue charge controller on a white background

Past Seminar

Boating Off-Grid with Solar Power

March 14, 2026

10:00am - 2:30pm

The Rigging Shoppe

$35.00

A hands-on workshop covering marine solar power, battery systems, safe electrical practices and charge controllers, with live solar-production demos.

Past Seminar

Solar Power & Lithium Battery Seminar

March 15, 2025

1:00 PM – 4:00 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.

Past Seminar

Antifouling & Topside Coatings Seminar

March 21, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

The Rigging Shoppe

$10.00

An in-store seminar covering Interlux antifouling and topside coatings, including Toplac, Interprotect and barrier coat systems for hull protection.

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.

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.