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March 2020
Managing Power on Board: Balancing Your Energy Needs with Michael Beemer
There are many new choices for generating and managing power on your boat – solar cells, fuel cells, high-output alternators and of course – a genset..... Register Via EventBrite
Find out more »Medical for the Pacific Northwest Cruiser with Marykay Pasnick
Last year one of the most requested courses at Cruisers College was medical at sea. Medical concerns are always a topic of interest to Pacific Northwest cruisers because we like remote cruising, racing, hiking, and adventures on our vessels. There are always risks when cruising, but being prepared and knowing what to do in an a medical emergency is essential for every mariner. This course covers many topics, a few highlights Assessing injuries, being the nurse Temporary splints/broken bones Head…
Find out more »D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance and Troubleshooting with Matt Mardesich
Cruisers College will offer an all day course about your diesel propulsion engine. Having your Diesel engine fail while underway can ruin your day. Worse, it could put you and your crew in a dangerous position. In general, marine diesel engines are incredibly reliable..... Register Via EventBrite
Find out more »NMEA 2000 Networks: What’s Available & How to D.I.Y by Michael Beemer
Cruisers college will help you with the fundamentals of data, communications, and electronics during this 3 hour course. You will get an introduction to National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) installation standards, how to test new and current equipment, and common mistakes to avoid. In the lab we will have working NMEA 2000 systems & build one from scratch..... Register Via EventBrite
Find out more »DIY Electrical: Learn to troubleshoot & wire like a pro by Michael Beemer
Michael Beemer, a Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Instructor will take you through the ins and outs of your vessel’s electrical systems. This hands on course will teach you how to use your multimeter for trouble-shooting, understand marine wiring, and how to “Keep Your Electrical System Alive”. Every boat owner should understand their electrical systems..... Register Via EventBrite
Find out more »Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop featuring John & Amanda Neal and others
This two-day workshop combines the Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar (174 presented since 1976 to 11,000 sailors) with Skagit Valley College’s Cruisers College top hands-on classes including marine diesel engines and systems, marine electrical systems, plus sail repair, canvas making, sewing and line splicing. Included in the seminar cost of $329 per single or $559 per couple is one copy of the Offshore Cruising Companion, the 260-page textbook which retails for $60. Register via EventBrite 7:45 Registration 8:30 Introduction 9:00…
Find out more »April 2020
Cruise to Desolation Sound and the Broughtons Seminar
Spend a day learning about some of the most magical and easily accessible cruising in our area! Longtime experts will teach you about clearing Canadian Customs, navigating through the Gulf Islands, selecting a weather window to cross the Strait of Georgia, where to go in Desolation Sound, how to anchor and stern tie, provision, and much more. Register via Eventbrite
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