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Learn DIY techniques from the marine tech pros at SVC Cruiser’s College.
Classes & Workshops
Professional Canvas Workshop
July 14-15 & July 21-22 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m
Ready to go pro with your marine canvas skills? Join us for a two-week, hands-on training series designed for aspiring marine fabricators. Learn everything from industrial sewing and patterning to creating professional-grade covers and cushions using industry-standard machines and materials. With demand for marine canvas professionals soaring—and many shops booked out for months—this course is your gateway into a rewarding and in-demand career.
Marine Canvas for Cruisers by Mike Reese (Boat Canvas Bootcamp)
Oct. 18-Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
If you are interested in making or repairing your boat’s canvas, join us for a 1½ day class aimed at orienting you on the tools and techniques needed to produce and repair quality marine canvas for your boat.
The class is structured to be interactive with presentations followed by hands-on labs that cover key topics. Our time together culminates by using many of the techniques taught in class to make a small project to take home.
D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Nov. 15-16 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m
Don’t let a failed engine ruin your next adventure. In this hands-on weekend course at Cruisers College, you’ll dive into the essentials of diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting with live running engines and expert instruction. Learn how to handle fuel and cooling system issues, perform key annual maintenance, and diagnose electrical problems before they become emergencies. Taught by ABYC-certified Master Technician Matt Mardesich, this course is perfect for boat owners who want confidence at the helm and under the hood.
Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar
Jan. 24-25, 2026 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m
The Mahina Offshore 2-day Cruising Seminar (174 presented since 1976 to 11,000 sailors) with Skagit Valley College’s Cruisers College is the event to attend if you have aspirations of sailing offshore. Learn about important topics including marine diesel engines and systems, marine electrical systems, plus sail repair, sewing, anchoring, storms, & costs of cruising. Included in the seminar cost of $595 per single or $995 per couple is one copy of the Offshore Cruising Companion, the 260-page textbook which retails for $60.
