Handling Medical Emergencies at Sea
Enhance your maritime medical knowledge with this unique presentation. Learn how standard first aid and EMS training adapt to scenarios on a small boa…
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Cruising Efficiency
Cruising efficiently involves balancing time, cost, energy consumption, comfort and safety – a unique combination for every mariner. In this online …
Virgin Islands Cruising Guide
Touted as one of the top Caribbean sailing destinations, this online class will help guide you through the best itineraries, most stunning anchorages,…
Zero to Full-Time Cruiser
Riley and Elayna from the Sailing Vagabonde YouTube channel are turning their SLV Cruising Guide into an online class for the first time ever! This co…
Southern Caribbean Cruising Guide
Join Lexi Fisher & Chris Doyle – lifelong Caribbean sailors and cruising guide author – for an overview of what to expect from the steady tradewin…
ASA 102: Keelboat 2
This spring, our schools will start teaching our exciting new course, ASA 102: Keelboat 2. This course is for any sailor interested in building their …
Weather Essentials For Cruisers
In this online class you’ll explore marine weather fundamentals, including wind patterns, clouds, and forecasting. The class will teach you to confi…
Nightsailing Demystified
In this online class, seasoned sailors Andy and Lisa Batchelor lead us on a transformative journey as they demystify the art of night sailing. Whether…
Storm Tactics
John Neal brings 50 years of sailing experience, including extensive voyages in the Southern and Arctic Oceans. With six Cape Horn roundings and two D…
Sailboat Refit for Blue Water Cruising
This comprehensive online class covers essential topics like vessel selection, equipment upgrades, cost considerations, and maintenance requirements, …
Boat Winterization Essentials
Winterizing a sailboat is a crucial process for boat owners and can be quite intimidating for first-timers. It is important to protect the boat from t…
Sailing in Limited Visibility
Navigating at night and in fog presents unique challenges, such as invisible shoals, deciphering lights, and maintaining alertness. After decades of s…
Secrets for a Successful Catamaran Charter
In this online class, you’ll learn about the experience and certifications needed to charter a catamaran, the best brands and models to charter, com…
Departure Planning and Weather Routing
In this online class, we learn how to master modern weather forecasting software for sailing. Learn how to optimize routes, plan departures, and make …
Passage Planning Fundamentals
Demystify passage planning – uncover everything from pre-departure vessel checks to crew preparation. Gain insights into navigating the seas safely …
ASA 102 Essentials
Prepare for your ASA 102 certification with this comprehensive two-part online class series. From sail trim to crew coordination, delve into keelboat …
Rules You Need to Know Around the Race Course
Embark on a journey with champion racer Dave Perry in this online class series, delving into the intricate world of sail racing. Learn essential strat…
How To Keep Your Boat Shipshape
Maintaining and refitting a sailboat takes time, a realistic budget, and the practical skills to identify and address weaknesses in your boat’s syst…