A Practical Plan for Cruising

with

Ben & Teresa Carey

Morse Alpha Expeditions

Learn about the “2-year plan” and how to prepare for more extended cruising.

90-Minute Live Session

On Demand Replay Available

Live Q&A

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!

FREE

A Practical Plan for Cruising

Online class overview

List of topics:

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

A Practical Plan for Cruising Essentials

Understand A Practical Plan for Cruising

a practical plan for cruising Mastering the Garmin Navionics Boating App Learn about the “2-year plan” and how to prepare for more extended cruising.

Develop Practical Skills

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. The class connects these concepts to practical decisions and techniques sailors can use while working with a practical plan for cruising.

Apply What You Learn

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. By understanding the process before you are under pressure, you can make safer, more confident decisions on the water.

Your Host

Ben & Teresa Carey

Teresa Carey and Ben Eriksen Carey are seasoned maritime professionals and co-owners of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a renowned coastal and offshore sail-training program. Teresa is a US Coast Guard licensed captain, educator, and accomplished media producer. Her experience includes captaining diverse vessels—schooners, motor yachts, sailing yachts, and even a lobster boat—and teaching for sea programs like Outward Bound. Teresa’s solo offshore sailing and her work as a science journalist, and experience teaching high school, college, and on-the-water enrich her teaching with practical and scientific insights. Ben holds a 200 Ton US Coast Guard Master's License and a 500 Ton Mate of Towing credential. His extensive maritime career spans schooners, tugboats, sailing and motor yachts, with expertise as captain, mate, and beyond. A lifelong waterman and marine biology graduate, Ben brings a deep understanding of seamanship and safety to his instruction. Together, Ben and Teresa have sailed thousands of nautical miles, co-founded Morse Alpha Expeditions, and produced engaging sailing media including podcasts, like the Morning Muster Sailing Podcast, and documentaries. Their combined hands-on experience and passion for education make them exceptional instructors for this navigation rules online class.

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@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 min)

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On-Demand Access

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.

ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT

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!