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March 2019
D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & 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. They seem just to need, air, fuel, and water for cooling. You could add electrical power for starting, and you have covered the range of needs for a diesel engine. Most engine problems are due to…
Find out more »Radar for Navigation and Collision Avoidance by Mark Bunzel
Radar is one of the most versatile systems of all of the marine electronics on your boat. Most boat owners only know how to use about 10% of the capabilities of their marine radar. The manuals that come with a radar system tell you what the buttons do, but not how to confidently use radar for both collision avoidance and navigation. In addition to learning the basics of radar operation participants will also learn: New digital radar technologies are now…
Find out more »Understanding Marine Systems: Propane/Fire Suppression/Water-makers by: Michael Beemer
Results from survey information indicated many Cruisers College participants wanted more systems type courses. Most modern cruising vessels will have many systems aboard requiring inspection, care, and maintenance. Spend some time with ABYC Master Technician and systems instructor Michael Beemer who isn’t selling anything and will answer your questions from his 25+ years cruising in our area. Whether you are upgrading or wanting to inspect and test your existing systems, this course will allow you to understand industry best practices…
Find out more »Offshore Cruising Seminar featuring John & Amanda Neal and others
This two-day seminar combines the Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar (166 presented since 1976 to 11,000 sailors) with Cruisers College top hands-on classes including marine diesel engines, marine electrical systems, plus sail repair, canvas making and technical line splicing with John and Amanda Neal along with Mike Beemer and Pete McGonagle. Included in the seminar cost is one copy of the Offshore Cruising Companion, the 260-page textbook which retails for $60. Register Via EventBrite Saturday 7:45 Registration 8:30 Introduction 9:00 Boat…
Find out more »April 2019
Cruising Desolation Sound and The Broughtons Seminar
Instructors: Mark Bunzel, Michael Beemer, and Lynette Brower 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, provisional, and much more. The seminar will include information on cruising to Princess Louisa Inlet and transiting Malibu Rapids…
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