Anchoring & Docking: Learn How to Safely Moor Your Boat by Beemer & Hebert

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

An essential skill for every mariner is the ability to safely moor their vessel. Picture your vessel anchored in a bay on a beautiful day. The reality of it, though, is often the stress of entering the bay, wondering where to anchor, how much gear to use, and questioning "Will I drag or bump into […]

$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 […]

$45.00

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

Marine Diesel Engines 101 for Women w/ Margaret Pommert, includes hands-on

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

For both sailors and powerboaters! This class won’t make you a diesel mechanic. But it will give you basic knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, the engine and related systems needed for cruising in locally.   Register Via EventBrite

$149.00

Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska – a 2-day seminar

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

Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska Seminar Instructors: Mark Bunzel, Mike Beemer, Lynette Brower, Leonard and Lorena Landon This two-day seminar covers all the information you need to cruise to Southeast Alaska, including exploring Northern British Columbia, Haida Gwaii, and the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Topics include routes to and from Southeast Alaska, customs […]

$225 – $395

Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop featuring John Neal and others

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

This two-day workshop combines the Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar (174 presented since 1976 to 11,000 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 $329 per single or $559 per […]

$329 – $559

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

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

Cruise to Desolation Sound and the Broughtons Seminar

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

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, provision, and […]

$150 – $250

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

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

For both sailors and powerboaters! This class won’t make you a diesel mechanic. But it will give you basic knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, the engine and related systems needed for cruising in locally.   Register Via EventBrite

$149.00