2026 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW SEMINARS

Find us and John Neal at the Seattle Boat Show January 30-February 2, 2026! These are the seminars we'll be presenting there:

Friday, January 30: Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar will be split into 4 separate segments this year. Registration is required and you may choose attend all or several. Register via Boat Show University.

Saturday, January 31 at 1pm: Preparing Your Sailboat for the Cruise of a Lifetime

Saturday, January 31 11am-1pm: Cruising TODAY expert panel

Saturday, January 31 at 3:15pm: Secrets of Successful Cruising

Sunday, February 1 at 11am: How to Sail to Mexico and Back

Sunday, February 1 at 2:15pm: Cruising the Outside of Vancouver Island

Monday, February 2 at 4pm: Galley Essentials with Julie

Monday, February 2 at 5pm: What's in Our Toolbox and At-Sea Repair Kit?

VANCOUVER ISLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION FLOTILLA WEBINAR SERIES

January 23 and 26, 2026

If you've signed up for our 2026 Vancouver Island Circumnavigation Flotilla, you're in for a real treat! In addition to spending three weeks exploring and cruising in company with us, we've prepared several hours of webinars specially for you. In addition to covering the exceptional route and itinerary we've prepared for this expedition, you'll learn about preparing your boat and crew for this remoted expedition cruising adventure. All webinars will be recorded in case you are unable to attend live (or want to view them again) so that your whole boat crew gets the chance to learn.

PREPARING YOUR BOAT FOR ADVENTURE

Live online ASA class

January 29, 2026

If you've signed up for our 2026 Vancouver Island Circumnavigation Flotilla, you're in for a real treat! In addition to spending three weeks exploring and cruising in company with us, we've prepared several hours of webinars specially for you. In addition to covering the exceptional route and itinerary we've prepared for this expedition, you'll learn about preparing your boat and crew for this remoted expedition cruising adventure. All webinars will be recorded in case you are unable to attend live (or want to view them again) so that your whole boat crew gets the chance to learn.

CRUISERS UNIVERSITY CLASSES AT THE 2026 ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW

Course announcements and registration for Cruisers University at the Annapolis Boat Show will open in May 2026.

OFFSHORE CRUISING SEMINAR & HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Anacortes, WA

November 7-8, 2026

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 a 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 with us!

MARINE ELECTRICAL ESSENTIALS FOR CRUISERS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

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.