This recorded session covers some of the basic and most important seafaring skills needed by old salts and recreational boaters alike:  how to handle lines and tie knots, bends and hitches....so they don’t come slip or come undone when you want them fast, and easily come undone when you want to release them.

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

Price for members of ABC is $15. Discount will be taken at checkout. 

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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/ 

Ann Einboden presents a comprehensive overview of Cruising the Salish Sea, highlighting the unique features and challenges of navigating this extensive maritime region. She discusses the geographical scope, ecological richness, and the importance of understanding tides, currents, and weather patterns. The presentation covers popular island groups, marinas, and anchorages, emphasizing the need for careful planning and awareness of local conditions. She also shares valuable resources for weather forecasting, tide predictions, and current information, encouraging boaters to use these tools for safe and enjoyable cruising. 

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

Price for members of ABC is $15.  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

What to do when the First Mate is unexpectedly in charge of the boat. Learn how to share command in normal and emergency situations.

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

Price for members of ABC is $15.  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 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 is $15.  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

This seminar (previously recorded) 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. 

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

 Price for members of ABC and SJIYC is $10. Discount will be taken at checkout.

 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 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; 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.

 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/

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 is $15.  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 February 2026 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 is $15.  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