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American Sailing (ASA) Online Classes
American Sailing (ASA) Online Classes
OCEAN VOYAGE PREP
OCEAN VOYAGE PREP
ASA Live Online Class
ASA Live Online Class
September 22, 2026
Preparing for an ocean voyage can quickly become overwhelming. Experienced offshore sailors understand that readiness is not about eliminating every possible problem, but identifying the risks that matter most, building reliable systems, and creating a plan for handling challenges when they arise. This course provides a practical framework for preparing yourself, your crew, and your boat for offshore voyaging. Join us live online with American Sailing (ASA) for a 90-minute class and enjoy unlimited replay access for a full year if you can't attend live.
SAILING WILD ALASKA
SAILING WILD ALASKA
ASA Live Online Class
ASA Live Online Class
October 6, 2026
Alaska is a dream destination for many cruisers, offering dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and some of the most unforgettable sailing anywhere in the world. But cruising Alaska requires a different mindset than many coastal cruising grounds. Vast distances, remote anchorages, changing weather, powerful tides, and limited services make preparation and local knowledge essential. We'll cover it all, ensuring you are well prepared and totally excited for your Alaskan cruising adventure. Plus, we'll share must-see sights from our recent seasons of cruising in Southeast Alaska- get ready for whales and glaciers galone! Join us live online with American Sailing (ASA) for a 90-minute class and enjoy unlimited replay access for a full year if you can't attend live.
SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL CRUISING
SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL CRUISING
ASA Live Online Class
ASA Live Online Class
October 8, 2026
Successful cruising is about far more than buying a boat and setting sail for distant horizons. The sailors who thrive and enjoy cruising long-term are the ones who prepare thoughtfully, make intentional decisions, and build the skills, systems, and mindset needed for life afloat. For many aspiring cruisers, the biggest challenges happen long before departure: choosing the right boat, developing the right skills, preparing as a team, and understanding what cruising life is really like. With so much advice available, it can be difficult to separate what truly matters from what simply adds cost, complexity, or stress. Join us live online with American Sailing (ASA) for a 90-minute class and enjoy unlimited replay access for a full year if you can't attend live.
American Sailing (ASA) 90+ minute On-Demand Online Classes [Replays]
American Sailing (ASA) 90+ minute On-Demand Online Classes [Replays]
Boat Show Classes & Seminars
Boat Show Classes & Seminars
CRUISERS UNIVERSITY CLASSES AT THE 2026 ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW
CRUISERS UNIVERSITY CLASSES AT THE 2026 ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW
Registration for Cruisers University at the 2026 Annapolis Boat Show is now open! Sign up early as these classes sell out.
Monday, October 12 at 8:15am: Ocean Voyaging Preparation
Monday, October 12 at 12:30pm: Seamanship
Monday, October 12 at 2:15pm: Marine Biology for Cruisers
Tuesday, October 13 at 8:15am: Splicing for Cruisers (all day) FULL
Wednesday, October 14 at 8:15am: Women's Only Marine Electrical and Electronics with Julie (all day) ALMOST FULL
Wednesday, October 14 at 12:30: Selecting the Right Boat for Your Cruising Goals
Thursday, October 15 at 8:15am: What's in Your Toolbox and At-Sea Repair Kit
Thursday, October 15 at 12:30pm: Destination Galapagos!
Friday, October 16 at 8:15am: Offshore Cruising Seminar (all day) ALMOST FULL
2027 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW & BOAT SHOW UNIVERSITY SEMINARS
2027 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW & BOAT SHOW UNIVERSITY SEMINARS
We are thrilled to be invited back as instructors for Boat Show University and seminar presentors for the upcoming Seattle Boat Show which will be held February 5-13, 2027. Seminar and class schedules will be posted in December 2026. Registration is inly required for Boat Show University classes. All other free seminars are included with your boat show admission.
If you are planning to attend and would like to schedule an in-person meeting or consultation with us please email us. We have limited availabiity for this which always fills up early.
We will also have a no-host dinner gathering on the first Saturday of the show, February 6. Be sure to join our email list for details about the time and location.
Cruisers College Seminars & Workshops
Cruisers College Seminars & Workshops
MARINE ELECTRICAL ESSENTIALS FOR CRUISERS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ALMOST FULL
MARINE ELECTRICAL ESSENTIALS FOR CRUISERS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ALMOST FULL
Anacortes, WA
Anacortes, WA
November 14-15, 2026
Join us for a weekend of learning all things electrical. This course is mostly hands-on and designed for beginner and intermediate levels. You'll learn everything from what is electricity to how to use specialty tools. Your learning culminates with building a functional marine electrical circuit to industry standard and practicing professional troubleshooting techniques.
OFFSHORE CRUISING HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
OFFSHORE CRUISING HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Anacortes, WA
Anacortes, WA
October 23-24, 2027
We are honored to be the new hosts of the renowned Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar and Hands-On Workshop which our mentor John Neal bequeathed to us. In this weekend workshop you'll learn about marine diesel engines, marine electrical, hands-on sail repair, sewing, anchoring, storm tactics, and the costs of cruising. Guest presenters include marine surveyor Aaron Bandstra and Port Townsend Sails head sailmaker Erica Georgakalis. Everything you need to know to go cruising comfortably! Update: John Neal will be returning from semi-retirement to co-present this seminar!
FREE SEMINAR RESOURCES
FREE SEMINAR RESOURCES
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