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\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_section _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”3″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”4″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_image _id=”8″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”10″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”12″ ][cs_element_button _id=”13″ ][cs_content_seo]Thu Feb 6th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]39\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_headline _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]Preparing For Long-Term Cruising\n\nMastering the Garmin Navionics Boating App\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]with Gio and Julie Cappelli | Pelagic Blue Cruising Services
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”18″ ][cs_element_text _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn the key elements for effectively planning and preparing for extended sailing trips.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”20″ ][cs_element_button _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]90-Minute Live Session\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]On Demand Replay Available\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Live Q&A\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_text _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]Are you aspiring for an offshore or off-grid multi-year cruise? Gio and Julie will guide you through preparing and maintaining your boat and crew. Learn how to keep water out, people in, and sails full. They’ll cover key vessel systems, priority refit upgrades, and outfitting tips to ensure years of successful cruising.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”26″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]Preparing For Long-Term Cruising\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”31″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”32″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”33″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”34″ ][cs_element_image _id=”35″ ][cs_element_image _id=”36″ ][cs_element_image _id=”37″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”39″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”40″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”41″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW\n\nIf you race sailboats then the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed Seminar is for you. We teach the skills you need to move from mid-fleet to podium. Get your speed boost at a North U Trim Seminar – You are so close.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]This online class is designed for aspiring cruisers, experienced liveaboards, and anyone curious about what it takes to prepare a cruising sailboat for a multi-year voyage. It’s perfect for sailors who are passionate about their boats and want to learn how to maintain them like professionals. Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser looking to be proactive or planning ahead for a future refit, this course will provide the knowledge and skills needed to keep your vessel in top shape for extended adventures\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”43″ ][cs_content_seo]What will I learn?
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”44″ ][cs_content_seo]Ready to embark on a multi-year sailing adventure? Preparing and maintaining your cruising boat requires time, skill, and financial planning. But where do you begin? What projects should take priority? Who will handle them, and where? How can you avoid issues while you’re out at sea? This class answers all these questions and more!

Essential for any sailor or cruiser looking to ensure safe and comfortable journeys—especially those planning offshore or extended trips—this course will guide you in keeping your boat in top shape. You’ll learn crucial maintenance tasks before you set sail, during your voyage, and what to address once you dock or during the off-season.

We’ll cover the major vessel systems, outlining essential maintenance tasks, service intervals, and priority upgrades necessary for successful cruising. Plus, we’ll provide resources and tips for acquiring hands-on repair skills that can greatly enhance your experience at sea.
Whether you’re aiming for remote anchorages or far-off shores, this class will equip you to be a self-sufficient sailor, well-prepared for maintaining and refitting your cruising boat and its systems.
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\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”46″ ][cs_content_seo]Properly preparing your boat for extended cruising
Maintenance logistics and costs
Preventative, scheduled, and “discovery” maintenance essentials
Priority projects for offshore cruising
DIY skills that will make you a more self-reliant cruiser
What projects to leave for the pros
At sea, in port, and pre-departure boat checks
How to make your boat waterproof
Recommended system upgrades
Best practices for your offshore or off-grid adventures
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”47″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”48″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”49″ ][cs_content_seo]Docking/Anchoring With Confidence
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”50″ ][cs_element_text _id=”51″ ][cs_content_seo]Understanding Techniques & Procedures
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]Learning fundamental techniques, and problem-solving approaches is essential. Also, understanding how to use anchor systems, docking lines, and fenders effectively reduces the risk of mistakes under pressure. Plus, having a clear docking or anchoring routine reduces uncertainty. Plan each step, from approach to securing lines or setting the anchor, and communicate effectively with your crew.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”53″ ][cs_element_text _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]Use Technology and Tools
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Modern tools like bow thrusters, docking cameras, and wind meters can simplify complex maneuvers. Understanding and using these aids effectively reduces the stress of manual operations and enhances your confidence in handling challenging situations.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”56″ ][cs_element_text _id=”57″ ][cs_content_seo]Communicate Clearly & Stay Calm
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]Make sure your crew understands the process and you are able to communicate effectively during maneuvers. Staying calm and focused on the situation allows you to make quick decisions, and good communication minimizes confusion, ensuring a successful outcome.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”59″ ][cs_element_text _id=”60″ ][cs_content_seo]Practice Makes Perfect
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”61″ ][cs_content_seo]Many sailors, especially beginners, feel anxious due to limited practice. Repeated practice in calm, uncrowded areas builds confidence. Choose a quiet marina or open water to simulate docking and anchoring scenarios. Regular practice improves your ability to handle your boat in various conditions, reducing anxiety over time.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”62″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”63″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”64″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”65″ ][cs_content_seo]YOUR HOSTS\n\nTeresa Carey\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”66″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”67″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”68″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]Gio & Julie Cappelli\n\nPelagic Blue Cruising Services\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”70″ ][cs_content_seo]Gio and Julie Cappelli took a “seabattical” from their careers as marine biologists in 2021 and opted not to return to terrestrial life. They’ve since graduated from Skagit Valley College’s Marine Maintenance Technology program, earned ABYC and NMEA certifications, and are USCG Masters. They’ve sailed 30,000 miles through the Pacific, plus 10,000 miles as expedition staff on National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ships in Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington. They lead sail training expeditions in their favorite places across the globe that focus on preparing students for safe and comfortable bluewater cruising on their own boats. In addition to running Pelagic Blue, they teach offshore cruising workshops and classes with John Neal of Mahina Offshore Services and the American Sailing Association (ASA). When not at sea they enjoy hiking, fishing, planning their next cruise, and helping their clients prepare to set sail.

Gio Cappelli is an ABYC certified Marine Diesel Engines and Marine Systems Technician. He’s been working on cars, boats, and houses for decades and previously worked as a fish biologist and motorboat operator instructor for the Department of Interior. He loves a good mechanical or electrical challenge and is a champion spearfisherman. His life goal is to spearfish in every ocean on the planet. Brrr!
Julie Cappelli used to be terrified of electricity but is now ABYC certified in Marine Electrical and a NMEA certified Electronics and Advanced NMEA2000 Installer. She’s been trying to grow a set of gills her entire life, and has worked as a marine biologist, scuba instructor, and expedition leader. She loves a good electrical or cruising logistics challenge and is an absolute genius when it comes to tracking down the gremlins hiding in your boat’s networks. Her life goal is to meet every species of whale in every ocean on the planet. There are about 94 currently recognized species and so far, she’s got 18! \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_image _id=”71″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”72″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”73″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”74″ ][cs_element_raw_content _id=”75″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”76″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION\n\nThursday, February 6th, 2025
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