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)

Wednesday, October 14 at 8:15am: Women's Only Marine Electrical and Electronics with Julie (all day)

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)

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 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.