Know-How to Keep Your Vessel Ship-Shape!
Learn DIY techniques from the marine tech pros at SVC Cruiser’s College.
Classes & Workshops
Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft
Feb 23 – April. 23, Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Launch your career in the marine industry with Skagit Valley College’s Marine Surveying course. Gain in-demand skills and certifications to perform vessel inspections, damage evaluations, and more.
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.
