D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting with Mardesich/Beemer

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

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 that operate their vessels from California, the U.S & Canadian Pacific Northwest & even Alaska. After leaving various originating marinas, docks, anchorages, or commercial ports, […]

$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 they are doing improvements themselves, paying a professional for upgrades, or simply trying to understand the system on your boat and “Keep it Alive”. Sample […]

$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, carbon and synthetic rigging, and trends in gear. This course will cover everything from: mast bases, goosenecks, spreaders, lighting, chainplates, furlers (main, headsail, spinnaker), reefing […]

$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 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 […]

$45

Engine Room Investigations, For Women 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 […]

$45

Radar for Navigation and Collision Avoidance by Mark Bunzel

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

Radar is one of the most versatile systems of all of the marine electronics on your boat. Most boat owners only know how to use about 10% of the capabilities of their marine radar. The manuals that come with a radar system tell you what the buttons do, but not how to confidently use radar […]

$45.00

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 […]

$45.00

Radar for Navigation and Collision Avoidance – Part 2 by Mark Bunzel

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

Radar is one of the most versatile systems of all of the marine electronics on your boat. Most boat owners only know how to use about 10% of the capabilities of their marine radar. This becomes more challenging when there are multiple targets approaching from various directions and speeds in restricted visability. The manuals that […]

$45.00

Offshore Cruising Seminar

Worldwide cruisers and instructors, John and Amanda Neal, will be joining the 2018 Cruisers College program with their well regarded Offshore Cruising Seminar. The nine-hour seminar details the 18 topics listed below. Each topic has a dedicated PowerPoint presentation that closely follows the seminar’s invaluable 260-page Offshore Cruising Companion. This highly-organized format allows you to easily […]

$145