Cruising Desolation Sound and The Broughtons Seminar

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

Instructors: Mark Bunzel, Michael Beemer, and Lynette Brower 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, […]

$150.00 – $250.00

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 […]

$45 – $149

Creating Power on Your Boat: Keeping Your Batteries Charged by M Beemer

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

There are many new choices for generating and managing power on your boat – solar cells, fuel cells, high-output alternators and of course – a genset. Did you know a genset on your boat is the most expensive power you can buy? Our needs for power on our boats have became higher. Computers, tablets and […]

$50

Staying Local-Cruising Puget Sound, and the San Juan/Gulf Islands w/Bunzel

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

Being on the water is pure magic—especially in the Pacific Northwest! If you haven’t spent the time to explore our own backyard, this course is for you. This seminar, presented by Mark Bunzel, the editor of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, will give you planning routes and tips to make the most of your summer holiday. […]

$50.00

Itinerary Planning for All—How to get the most from your time on the water by Mark Bunzel

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

There are so many excellent places to go in the NW, BC and SE Alaska – which do you choose? What do you need to know in order to plan an enjoyable cruise? The Editor of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, Mark Bunzel, will tell you their secrets on how you can put together an itinerary […]

$50.00

Creative Solutions to a Bad Day at Sea by Art Hebert

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

Going on any passage can be the most satisfying and wonderful experience you may have on your boat, but every now and then bad things happen. Every cruiser faces some level of the “what if” that’s in the back of your head as you embark on a voyage. This course is designed to help you […]

$50.00

Using New Technology for Navigation & Cruising w/ Mark Bunzel

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

This course will explore many new technologies in the marine marketplace during this 3 hour course. During the last five years there have been amazing advances in new technology for use on a boat. Waggoner Cruising Guide Editor Mark Bunzel will describe, demonstrate and show the full range of devices and the low-cost apps now […]

$50.00

Engine Room Investigations, with Jen Haaland

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

Cruisers college will help you understand your diesel engine and the equipment you rely on when out exploring on your boat. It’s often overwhelming when trying to figure out all that happens in an engine space, but it’s essential for safe, reliable and enjoyable time on the water. Marine technicians have the benefit of being […]

$50

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 owners would consider doing some of it themselves, as it can be very rewarding and less expensive. Learn from the experts on how to maintain […]

$50

Electrical Systems Investigations, with Jen Haaland

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

Cruisers college will help you better understand your vessel's electrical systems. There is plenty of information every boat owner should know about these critical systems, whether they are doing routine inspections, battery monitoring, or simply trying to understand the system on your boat and “Keep it Alive”. Sample list of topics covered: How an electrical […]

$50