Instructor: Michael Beemer We’ve been receiving many requests about plumbing, so join us for our first-ever course dedicated to this topic. Spend the day at the Marine Technology Center, where you'll receive traditional education and practical hands-on practice in the lab.We will start with general knowledge and installations, including tanks. There are many different types […]

Cruising Boat Electrical Basics Workshop Instructors: Gio & Julie Cappelli, Michael Beemer This two-day seminar covers all things electrical on your cruising vessel. Through a blend of lecture and hands-on practice you will learn basic electrical system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. We’ll cover safety, specialized tool use, industry best practices, and more. Register SVC […]

Making your own upholstery with Mike Reese Saturday, November 9th 9:00 - 4:00 Marine upholstery is the art and craft of creating and repairing cushions, seats, covers, and other fabric-based items for boats. In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of marine upholstery, such as how to cut foam, install piping and zippers, and […]

Description Marine Canvas - Maker’s Space We are super excited about our latest boat canvas offering! Here is your opportunity to tackle some canvas repair or construction projects using our equipment and larger project areas at the college. We know of no other opportunity in the country that allows you to fix or make marine […]

Cruisers College will offer a full weekend 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. […]

Cruising Boat Electrical Basics Workshop Instructors: Margaret Pommert In this hands-on workshop for women only, Julie will teach you how to troubleshoot and wire like a pro! If you are a female boater or cruiser who wants to gain proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and wiring, then this is the workshop for you. Sail and powerboat […]

Canvas: All about Cover's with Mike Reese Saturday, December 07, 9:00 - 4:00 Are you ready for the next step in your DIY boat canvas journey? Join us for our canvas covers class, where we’ll discuss the design, patterning, and fabrication challenges when making boat and equipment covers. Techniques not covered in our boat canvas […]

Description Marine Canvas - Maker’s Space We are super excited about our latest boat canvas offering! Here is your opportunity to tackle some canvas repair or construction projects using our equipment and larger project areas at the college. We know of no other opportunity in the country that allows you to fix or make marine […]

Speed a weekend learning about your boats diesel engine. A class, by Margaret, designed and taught just for women. Cruisers college will help you understand your diesel engine, the equipment you rely on when out exploring on your boat, and common trouble-shooting techniques for the cruising woman. For both sailors and powerboaters! This class won’t […]

This two-day workshop combines the Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar (180 presented since 1976 to 12,000 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 $595 per single or $995 per […]