Leaving The Dock Crossword
This week’s crossword has clues from sailing terminology and parts of your sailboat. Use the clues to figure out the right word for each set…
Archives: Experiences
What Is A Refit?
Planning a boat refit for long-term cruising? Learn the top 5 priorities every cruiser should focus on, from hull integrity to rigging, sails, electrical systems,…
Intro to Short-Handed Sailing
Intro to Short-Handed Sailing is an online class that teaches you how to sail with a small crew, typically one or two sailors. You will learn skills a…
Electronic Navigation
This online class will provide information to help you understand which charts and maps you need, whether using your mobile device, a Garmin chartplot…
Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim
Sailing downwind is easy. Optimizing performance downwind is tricky. This online class covers asymmetric spinnakers and shows how the coordinated effo…
Boat Insurance Explained
This online class will help you choose the best insurance for your boat. Learn how boat insurance works and what factors affect your policy and premiu…
Alternative Boat Ownership
Sailing without owning: How to enjoy the boating lifestyle without the challenges of ownership. Learn from experts who have found the best options to …
How to Plan a Yacht Charter Vacation
From first time charter to seasoned bareboat vacation skipper, this class will give you the inside knowledge, from industry experts, on what you need …
Passage Planning Basics
Planning a sailing passage may seem daunting, but this online class presented by Outer Passage will take you step by step through the planning process…
Dinghies & Outboards
An online class that teaches you how to choose, operate, and maintain a dinghy and outboard motor. The class is presented by Lisa & Andy Batchelor, au…
Symmetric Spinnaker Trim
Sailing downwind is easy. Optimizing performance downwind is tricky. This online class covers symmetric spinnakers and shows how the coordinated effor…
Create Your Bluewater Cruising Plan
Chris and Keith of Bluewater Cruising are here to help you start your journey, set sail, and travel the world! Together, they’ve got over 15 years o…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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,…
Cruising Efficiency
Cruising efficiently involves balancing time, cost, energy consumption, comfort and safety – a unique combination for every mariner. In this online …