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[/cs_text][/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_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_section_2 _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”13″ ][cs_element_image _id=”14″ ][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_section_2][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”15″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”16″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”17″ ][cs_element_section_2 _id=”18″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”19″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”20″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”21″ ][cs_element_button _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]Tue Mar 11th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]39\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_headline _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]a practical plan for cruising\n\nMastering the Garmin Navionics Boating App\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]with Teresa & Ben Eriksen Carey | Morse Alpha Expeditions\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”27″ ][cs_element_text _id=”28″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn about the “2-year plan” and how to prepare for more extended cruising.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”29″ ][cs_element_button _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]90-Minute Live Session\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”31″ ][cs_content_seo]On Demand Replay Available\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”32″ ][cs_content_seo]Live Q&A\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_text _id=”33″ ][cs_content_seo]Embarking on a cruising lifestyle is an exhilarating adventure, but it requires thoughtful preparation and a solid foundation of knowledge. This online class is designed to equip aspiring cruisers with the practical tools and insights necessary for a successful transition to a life of cruising. We’ll break down the seemingly massive task of preparing to go cruising into logical, manageable segments you can handle!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”34″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_section_2][cs_element_section_2 _id=”35″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”36″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”37″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”38″ ][cs_content_seo]Buying A Used Boat\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”39″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_section_2][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”40″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”41″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”42″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”43″ ][cs_element_image _id=”44″ ][cs_element_image _id=”45″ ][cs_element_image _id=”46″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”47″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”48″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”49″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”50″ ][cs_content_seo]Online class 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=”51″ ][cs_content_seo]Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to the world of sailing, this class will provide practical insights into preparing for more extended cruising. If you’ve considered cruising someday but don’t know how to start planning, this online class is for you.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”52″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”53″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]List of topics:\n\nSESSION 1 • AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Separating essentials from non-essentials
Getting training & building skills
What skill set do you really need
Choosing the right cruising vessel
Selecting sensible destinations
How to conduct a thorough and beneficial reality check
Managing crew dynamics & clear communication
Streamlining your outfitting and technology considerations
Making yourself passage-ready
Building out your realistic timeline
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”57″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]YOUR HOSTS\n\nKeith Whitaker\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”59″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”60″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”61″ ][cs_content_seo]Morse Alpha Expeditions\n\nTERESA & BEN ERIKSEN CAREY\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”62″ ][cs_content_seo]Teresa Carey is a US Coast Guard licensed captain, writer, and educator. Teresa is the co-owner of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a coastal and offshore sail-training program in the Atlantic. She has worked aboard a variety of sail and power boats like schooners, motor yachts, sailing yachts, even a lobster boat — as the captain, an educator, delivery crew, and charter-boat captain. She taught for sea programs such as Outward Bound, and has also been a Marine Science educator. Teresa lived aboard a 27ft boat and sailed the northern Atlantic solo for a few years. She has given inspiring talks, such as her 2011 TED talk or 2012 National Women’s Sailing Association Keynote Speaker Address. She is also a science journalist and podcast producer, and she writes for NPR, Buzzfeed, The Smithsonian, and more.Ben Eriksen Carey holds a 200 Ton US Coast Guard Master’s License, and 500 ton Mate. He is co-owner of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a coastal and offshore sail-training program. He has worked aboard schooners, tugboats, sailing and motor yachts — as captain, mate, and even dishwasher. Ben has a long list of maritime certifications including safety, firefighting, medical, etc. He began his sea life as a clammer in Stonybrook Harbor, NY. Ben pursued a degree in Human Ecology from Connecticut College with a focus in marine biology. In 1992 Ben attended the Sea Education Association (SEA) program, which sparked his love for sailing. He lived aboard Elizabeth, his 28ft cutter, while chasing his girlfriend Teresa’s 27ft sloop, Daphne for several years. It worked, because now they are married. He is excited to teach cruising and sailing again this summer with Morse Alpha Expeditions.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_image _id=”63″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”64″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”65″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”66″ ][cs_element_raw_content _id=”67″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”68″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”70″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”71″ ][cs_content_seo]TueSDAY, march 11th, 2025@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 MIN)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”72″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”73″ ][cs_element_text _id=”74″ ][cs_content_seo]Regular Price\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”75″ ][cs_content_seo]$39\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”76″ ][cs_element_text _id=”77″ ][cs_content_seo]ASA Member Price\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”78″ ][cs_content_seo]$29\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”79″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”80″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”81″ ][cs_content_seo]ON-DEMAND ACCESS\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”82″ ][cs_content_seo]All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”83″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”84″ ][cs_content_seo]ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you’re not a current member then for only $59/year you can join or renew today!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”86″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”87″ ][cs_element_text _id=”88″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”89″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”90″ ][cs_element_text _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
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