Mastering Navionics App to Sharpen Your Navigational Skills with Linda Lewis

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

Using the "Navionics" app makes it easy to learn and practice navigation at home, then carry your work onto the boat as a backup to your on-board electronics. We will do hands-on work in the seminar, learning how to: - understand the meaning of the colors and symbols - plan a trip by entering and […]

$55.00

D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting with Matt Mardesich

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

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. […]

$149

Overboard Recovery On A Power Boat: Using A Lifesling with Linda Lewis

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

The Lifesling was developed for sailboats, but with some inventive rigging it is also extremely useful on power boats. The biggest challenges are finding a good location for the Lifesling and, most importantly, figuring out how to rig the 5:1 Block and Tackle connection-point that is high enough and strong enough. Capt. Linda Lewis teaches […]

$55

Understanding Weather – Making the Go or No-Go Decision with Mark Bunzel

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

Changing weather is one of the things most boaters and their crews fear most. Usually it is not deadly, but it can be downright scary when a pleasant day of boating turns ugly. Knowing the basics can help you interpret the weather and make a good go or no-go decision. This course will take you […]

$55.00

NMEA 2000 Networks: What’s Available & D.I.Y by Jennifer King & Monica Riess

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

This Cruisers College 3-hour course will help the student understand how to properly install marine electronics in regard to the transfer of data and communications. You will get an introduction to National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) standards and how they apply to NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and Ethernet networks when installing new electronics aboard your […]

$55.00

Learn from Experts: Lithium Batteries: Installations, Standards, & Options

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

In September we offered a course about "Drop-In" lithium batteries and we ran out of seats! Lately there is a lot of talk about lithium batteries. These batteries are everywhere from electric toothbrushes, vacuums, bikes, cars and boats. The boating industry knows that boat installation can be much more complicated than a simple eBike, phone, […]

$55.00

Marine Diesel Engines for Women w/ Margaret Pommert, includes hands-on

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

Margaret’s marine diesel engine classes for women are among our most popular. This introductory class will help both sail and power boaters understand their diesel engine, common causes of problems, and basic trouble-shooting techniques. This class won’t make you a diesel mechanic. But it WILL give you a solid, basic understanding of, and hands-on experience […]

$149.00

Solar Power & Installation by Mike Beemer/Mike Resse

Cruiser College offers this popular course taught by local experts helping you to understand the benefits of solar power aboard your boat. We all love our creature comforts, and nothing transforms a boat from a 'weekend camper' to an extended 'comfy cruiser' quite like having plenty of power. . Did you know that a solar […]

$55

Marine Diesel Engines for Women w/ Margaret Pommert, includes hands-on

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

Margaret’s marine diesel engine classes for women are among our most popular. This introductory class will help both sail and power boaters understand their diesel engine, common causes of problems, and basic trouble-shooting techniques. This class won’t make you a diesel mechanic. But it WILL give you a solid, basic understanding of, and hands-on experience […]

$149.00