Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley College, is gearing up for another great season of hands-on learning.
Are you interested in acquiring the skills to maintain your vessel effectively? How about gaining the confidence to identify and address potential problems on your boat, making you more self-reliant and assured while on the water?
Cruisers College was created in 2016 to provide high-quality marine courses for boat owners to do just that. It is run as a part of Skagit Valley College’s (SVC) Marine Technology Center in Anacortes. Cruisers College spun off from SVC’s professional technical program, which offers extensive training for new marine technicians and would be great material for boat owners, but the 12-week course schedule proved challenging for the average recreational owner. This month, Cruisers College is excited to announce its course schedule for the rest of 2024. 
Cruisers College courses take place on weekends and are led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge and experience. Offered in a world-class marine training facility, there’s ample opportunity for demonstrations and hands-on activities. It is fitting to seek out this kind of education in Anacortes, a town with a rich maritime industry history that is even more vibrant today.
Cruisers College’s schedule for 2024 includes a variety of hands-on courses that allow you to apply your newfound knowledge in practical labs. This season’s first courses kick off October 19-20, and run through November and December:
- Marine Canvas for Cruisers, October 19-20
- Outboard Motor Service, Repair, and Maintenance, October 26
- All about Plumbing, Marine Sanitation, and Water Makers, October 27
- Cruising Boat Electrical Basics Workshop, November 2
- Making Your Own Upholstery, November 9
- Marine Canvas “Makers Space” by Mike Reese, November 10
- DIY Diesel Engine Maintenance and Troubleshooting, November 16
- Women’s Only Marine Electrical Basics Workshop, November 17
- Canvas: All About Covers, December 7
- Marine Canvas “Makers Space” by Mike Reese, December 8
- Marine Diesel Engines Weekend for Women, December 14-15
