Marine Canvas for Cruisers by Mike Reese, Sunday morning lab Saturday February 22, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday, February 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Boat Canvas Bootcamp Having quality canvas aboard your boat helps to protect your investment and make your time on the water as safe and enjoyable as possible. Professionally […]
Instructor: Margaret Pommert 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. Margaret Pommert teaches Lifesling recovery on sailboats. The classroom portion of the course includes a video of a Lifesling recovery, […]
Instructors: Margaret Pommert In this hands-on workshop for women only, Julie will teach you how to troubleshoot and wire like a pro! If you are a female boater or cruiser who wants to gain proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and wiring, then this is the workshop for you. Sail and powerboat cruisers alike will gain essential […]
Instructor: Matt Mardesich Cruisers College will take you through the ins and outs of your outboard engine during this 1 day class. Nearly every cruising boat has an outboard powered dinghy, and many fishing/cruising vessels are utilizing these reliable machines for propulsion as well. These motors have been around for a long time and are […]
This two-day workshop combines the Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar (180 presented since 1976 to 12,000 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 $595 per single or $995 per […]
Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska Seminar Instructors: Mark Bunzel, Mike Beemer, Leonard and Lorena Landon This two-day seminar covers all the information you need to plan and prepare to cruise the Inside Passage to Southeast Alaska; including sights, activities, and destinations throughout Northern British Columbia, as well as Southeast Alaska. For this popular seminar, […]
Instructor: Margaret PommertDates: 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025 Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Speed a weekend learning about your boat's diesel engine. A class, by Margaret, designed and taught just for women. Cruisers college will help you understand your diesel engine, the equipment you rely on when out exploring on your boat, and common trouble-shooting techniques for […]
Cruising Boat Electrical Basics Workshop Instructors: Gio & Julie Cappelli, Michael Beemer This two-day seminar covers all things electrical on your cruising vessel. Through a blend of lecture and hands-on practice you will learn basic electrical system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. We’ll cover safety, specialized tool use, industry best practices, and more. Register SVC […]
Cruisers College will offer a full weekend 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. […]