Learn to recognize the early signs of changing weather; how to anticipate storms, squalls, fog, and wind shifts; and become familiar with basic weather elements and how they affect your boating experience.  This seminar will cover the basics of weather and how it can be forecast, and presents many of the tools of modern forecasting that let you have confidence in planning your voyage.  

The seminar is $15 for members of ABCSJI or SJIYC; discount will be applied at checkout. 

 This is a live seminar that will be held at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, and will also be available on Zoom. Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

 Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

 If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

 To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/

This course will give you the skills you need to get where you’re going using charts and marine electronics as well as a knowledge of winds, currents, and tides.  Especially in our waters, with hazards posed by rocks, tides and currents, knowing where to go and how to get there is essential.  The course will include: 

It will be possible to purchase a set of navigation tools needed for the course, or you may purchase on-line or at any marine store.  Let us know if you wish to purchase the dividers for $15 and plotter for $10. 

The course is $95 for members of ABCSJI or SJIYC; discount will be applied at checkout.   

 This is a live seminar that will be held at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, and will also be available on Zoom. Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform. 

 Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders. 

 If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.   

To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/ 

Look like a pro. Protect your boat, your passengers, and yourself with the docking/undocking skills you need.

Docking can be one of the most stressful tasks you can perform, especially if you are a new boater. Learn how to control your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects.  Learn how to approach the dock in a variety of conditions and safely secure your boat. Learn how to depart the dock in any situation. Understand the use of spring lines, how to safely fend off, and other techniques. With the knowledge you'll gain in this seminar, coupled with your on-the-water practice, your confidence in docking and slow-speed maneuvering will increase and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable.

 The seminar is $15 for members of ABCSJI or SJIYC; discount will be applied at checkout. 

 This is a live seminar that will be held at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, and will also be available on Zoom. Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

 Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

 If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/

This seminar will explore the rapidly advancing field of marine battery systems -  flooded lead acid (FLA), activated glass mat (AGM), gel and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) – the pros and cons of each, issues in converting your system and maintenance. 

The seminar is $15 for members of ABCSJI or SJIYC; discount will be applied at checkout.   

 This is a live seminar that will be held at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, and will also be available on Zoom. Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform. 

 Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders. 

 If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.   

 To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/ 

Learn how to handle your boat in a variety of situations and become the skipper you want to be. Gain confidence in docking, underway, anchoring, and other seamanship skills.  

This recording of Session 1 delves deeply into the Rules of the Road, with emphasis on COLREGS that apply in international waters, including all of Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and connected waters.  As a skipper, you must know the rules; there is no other option.

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.

Registration confirmation, receipt and link to the video will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

 To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/

Learn how to maneuver your boat in close quarters, undocking and docking.  This is one of the most stressful tasks you can perform in boating, especially if you are a new boater.  There are tips and techniques that will help you master this important activity under many conditions operating near docks and other objects.

This recording of Session 2 presents a number of tips and techniques to help you  perform these tasks with confidence and grace under pressure.  

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.

Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/

The Anchoring session has been prepared to assist boaters in understanding the issues and problems involving the theories of anchor weight, the methods used to anchor, and the choices of anchor types for the area of boating. The slides and notations on anchoring are intended to raise awareness of the need for correct anchor choices and the mechanics of proper anchoring techniques. The knowledge gained from completing this session will increase the student’s understanding of the conditions and situations involved in anchoring a boat and the need for a proper anchor choice. 

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.  Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/

This recorded session is designed to cover the basic challenges and the techniques to meet them when your boat is underway, in order to give you confidence that you can anticipate what is likely to occur, and to have the skills to deal with it.  We will cover basic steering, steering a range, trimming your boat, operating on a plane and the concept of hull speed, handling seas and waves and dealing with inlets and passes. 

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.  Registration confirmation, receipt, Zoom links and class updates will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

Please add abcsji.org and Coursestorm.com as known senders.

If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam folder, if you are still experiencing issues regarding class registration contact our Education Officer at seo@abcsji.org.  

To learn more about the America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, visit us at https://abcsji.org/