Learn how to avoid collisions with other ships in crowded waters with AIS. Discover AIS advantages over using radar alone.

With the Automated Identification System (AIS) for marine vessels, you can avoid collisions in crowded waters by knowing the name, locations, speed and course of other boats and ships, how close they will come, and when to act. Many AIS systems also broadcast your boat’s information to other boats so they can also make better, safer boating decisions.

Our Introduction to AIS seminar can help you decide if an AIS is right for you and show you how AIS and Radar differ. AIS electronics are not just for commercial vessels and more recreational vessels are employing this technology for safer cruising.

This is a video recording of a live seminar that you can watch at your leisure.

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.  After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to view the recording, the link does not expire. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt. Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org

Congratulations on choosing to become a member of America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands, the Friday Harbor Power Squadron ®️.  Your membership entitles you to discounts on our educational offerings as well as at other businesses, and plenty of on the water fun and social engagement. 

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 MARINE RADAR is an essential tool for navigation and collision avoidance.  This seminar will provide an introduction to the systems and techniques of this powerful technology.

This is a video recording of a live seminar that you can watch at your leisure.

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.  After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to view the recording, the link does not expire. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt. Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org

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.  The focus in this seminar is the source of all the data shown in modern apps, the National Weather Service.  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 recording of a live seminar. Registration confirmation, receipt, and video link will be emailed to the email address you registered with from our CourseStorm Platform.

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Part of the Mastering Competency of the Salish Sea Series, this seminar covers some of the methods and pitfalls in using electronic navigation in these waters.

This is a video recording of a live seminar that you can watch at your leisure.

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.   After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to view the recording, the link does not expire. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt. Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org

New recording May 2025 offers latest techniques and apps.

The Salish Sea features large tidal variations in complex patterns and has numerous channels and passes with strong currents.  This seminar will show you how to predict and plan for navigating safely in these conditions.  

This is a video recording of a live seminar that you can watch at your leisure.

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $10.  The discount will be taken at checkout.  After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to view the recording, the link does not expire. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt. Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org

Save $50.00 with this bundle offer!

Pre-recorded content of our 5 most popular semniars that have been designed and presented by America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands (ABCSJI). Our club’s award-winning instructor, Ann Einboden, along with other ABCSJI club’s cruising experts, have been cruising these waters for many years and share with you the essentials and practical tips with emphasis on safety and fun for cruising this amazing area!

We're bundled together our most popular seminars in one purchase for a discounted price. 

Includes links to:

** Cruising the San Juan Islands - Part 1

** Cruising the San Juan Islands - Part 2

** Cruising the San Juan Islands - Part 3

** Marine Weather in the Salish Sea

** Tides and Currents

With these recorded seminars you can watch at your leisure.

As part of the purchase (registration process) you'll be asked to set up a portal login. After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to view the recording, the link does not expire.

Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt.

Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org