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Marine Radar

$30

with Mike Clark

Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm

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.

Price for members of ABC and SJIYC is $5.  Discount will be taken at checkout.

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

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.  

America's Boating Course | Weekend Edition

$55

with Ann Einboden

Calendar Mar 8, 2025 at 9 am

Comprehensive basic course covering all types of water craft, safety equipment, Coast Guard requirements, Aids to Navigation.  A passing grade on the exam leads to issuance of Washington State Boater Education Card.

If you join ABCSJI after the class, you get 18 months for price of 12.  

Price for members of ABC or SJIYC is $25.  Discount will be applied on checkout.

This class will be offered in person at the San Juan Islands Yacht Club and live on Zoom.  Recordings of sessions will be available if you must miss a class.  Saturday's session will be 9AM - 4PM, and on Sunday it will be 1PM - 3PM.

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

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.  

Galley Provisioning - An essential cruising skill

$30

with Ann Einboden

Calendar Mar 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This is a fun seminar to help you get ready for a summer or a weekend of cruising with that all important ingredient, good eats.  The seminar will cover:

  • How to plan for a weekend or month of cruising.
  • Tips on how to keep your crew well fed and not work too hard at it.
  • Galley utensils that keep it simple.
  • Recipes for fun and easy clean-up.
  • Safety in the Galley
  • Storage tips.

Price for members of ABC and SJIYC is $5.  Discount will be taken at checkout.

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

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.  

Boat Handling: The complete course

$130

with Ann Einboden

Calendar Mar 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.  

The price includes an e-book, plus On the Water Training in our small boats at no additional cost thanks to generous donors (normally a $195 value).  The cost for members is $75.  

The Boat Handling course is intended for newer recreational boaters who have completed a basic boating class (like America's Boating Course) and want to gain more knowledge, skill, and confidence to boat safely and have more fun in a variety of situations. Members who take and pass the final exam will receive the Advanced Grade of Seamanship. Some insurers may recognize this as a basis for setting premiums.

Boat Handling covers these topics:

  • Boating with Confidence: Handling your boat under way
  • Rules of the Road
  • Anchoring with Assurance
  • Docking and Undocking
  • Emergencies on Board
  • Knots and Line Handling

The classes will take place on six Tuesday evenings starting March 18, 6:30 - 8:30 at the San Juan Islands Yacht Club.  Hands-on training will take place on May 18 at Roche Harbor. It will cover basic boat handling including departing the dock, docking, emergency stops, running a slalom, picking up overboard object, anchoring etc.   

Well-equiped small boat with experienced instructors will lead small classes in 2-hour sessions.  Each student practices all skills.

 

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

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.  

Weather in the Salish Sea

$30

with Ann Einboden

Calendar Apr 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Weather in our waters is variable, localized, sometimes dangerous, and difficult to predict.  This seminar will cover weather basics and what is unique about the weather in the Salish Sea.

This semniar 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!

Price for members of ABC and SJIYC is $5. Discount will be taken at checkout.

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

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.

 

Knots & Lines

$30

with Ann Einboden

Calendar May 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Knots, Bends, Hitches and lines ties it all together in boating.  A few simple skills will give you the tools you need for a successful day on the water.

Price for members of ABC and SJIYC is $5. Discount will be taken at checkout.

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

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.

Advanced Power Boat Handling 2 (Know Your Boat & Seas) Recording only

$25

with Ann Einboden

Price for members of ABC is $5.  Discount will be applied on checkout.

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

Advanced Powerboat Handling 1 (Close Quarter Maneuvering) Recording Only

$25

with Ann Einboden

Price for members of ABC is $5.  Discount will be applied on checkout. 

Close quarter Maneuvering.

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





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