Understanding the Weather in the Pacific Northwest

Understanding Northwest Weather is one of the biggest challenges when cruising in this area. It can make the difference between a good trip, or a trip where the crew is […]

$45

Solar Power & Refrigeration

Cruiser College offers this combination course taught by an experienced offshore cruiser and local refrigeration/HVAC specialist, Woody Wentworth. We all love our creature comforts and nothing transforms a boat from […]

$45

Marine Communications

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Instructor: Terry Sparks Marine communications is more than just talking on your Marine VHF radio.   There are methods for long range marine communications and short range marine communications.   This course […]

$45

Outboard Motor Service, Repair and Maintenance

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Instructor: Matt Mardesich Cruisers College will take you through the ins and outs of your outboard engine during this 3 hour class. Nearly every cruising boat has an outboard powered […]

$45

Single Side Band Radios: ICOM M802 Operation

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Instructor: Terry Sparks Description High Frequency Single Side band (HF SSB)is an excellent tool for anyone heading out of the United States or especially for off shore cruising. With HF […]

$45

2-Day Marine Weather with Lee Chesneau

This 2-day course is designed for the vast range of seafarers; from the inexperienced recreational sailboat cruisers & experienced racers, to power boaters, to commercial fishermen/women & seasoned professional mariners […]

$195

Marine Electrical Troubleshooting, Design, & Installations with M. Beemer

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Cruisers College will take you through the ins and outs of a boat’s electrical systems. There is plenty of information every boat owner should know about these critical systems, whether […]

$149

Sailboat Rigging & Maintenance with Andy Schwenk

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Every sailor can learn new tips and techniques like reducing friction, ways to ascend the rig, backstay adjusters, top down furling for spinnaker, preventers, offshore gear from drifters to trysails, […]

$45

Taking care of the fiberglass boat with Jeff Paxson

Marine Technology Center 1606 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, United States

Cruisers College knows if you are a fiberglass boat owner, you know that the cost of maintenance and keeping your vessel looking good is not getting any cheaper. Many boat […]

$45