Medical for the Pacific Northwest Cruiser with Marykay Pasnick

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

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 […]

$55

Outboard Motor Service, Repair and Maintenance with Matt Mardesich

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 dinghy. These motors have been around for a long time and are very dependable if maintained properly. Ethanol in our fuel systems is creating more […]

$55

DIY Electrical: Learn to troubleshoot & wire like a pro

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

Gio & Julie , Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Students 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 […]

$55.00

Marine Canvas for Cruisers by Mike Reese

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

Description Join us for an in-depth look at your boat’s marine canvas and the role it serves in protecting your vessel and helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable time on the water. Topics will include, repair and maintenance of canvas, types of canvas work typically needed on cruising boats, design and construction considerations on […]

$55

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