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America's Boating Club of the San Juan Islands



Cruising Skills

Tides and Currents - Salish Sea emphasis

$30

with Ann Einboden

Calendar May 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm

eminar is $5 for Members of ABC; discount will be applied at checkout.

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 live seminar that will be held at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, and will also be available on Zoom. After purchase, you will receive a receipt email from ABCSJI CourseStorm containing the link to the Zoom session. Please check your spam/junk email folder if you don't see the receipt. Questions or issues, please contact us at seo@abcsji.org

Boat Handling 1 Rules of the Road (Recording)

$30

with Chris Reed

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.

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

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.  

 

Boat Handling 3 - Anchoring with Assurance (Recording)

$30

with Ann Einboden

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. 

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/

 

 

Boat Handling 5 - Emergencies on Board (Recording)

$30

with Ann Einboden

This recorded session covers a wide range of emergency situations and safety procedures for boating, including vessel emergencies, medical emergencies, and fire prevention and includes the importance of preparedness, proper equipment maintenance, and knowledge of emergency protocols for various scenarios such as man overboard, capsizing, and medical crises. The session also covers the significance of first aid techniques, recognizing symptoms of common health issues, and the need for regular drills and training to ensure safety on the water.

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/

 

Crossing Borders - Recording Only

$30

with Ann Einboden

Seminar is $5 for Members of ABC; discount will be applied at checkout.

  • Understand the immigration and customs process
  • Prepare and carry the correct documents for your crossing
  • Who are and how to contact the proper authorities
  • Timelines for the entry and departure process
  • What can't be carried across the borders

 

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

Cruising the San Juan Islands - Part 1 (Recording)

$30

with Ann Einboden

Seminar is $5 for Members of ABC; discount will be applied at checkout.

Explore; and learn about the weather, currents, spots to Savor and Rocks/Reefs to avoid.

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

Cruising the San Juan Islands - Part 2 (Recording)

$30

Seminar is $5 for Members of ABC; discount will be applied at checkout.

Itineraries for any interest, from island highlights, Experiencing Wildlife and Wilderness, Gunkholing in secluded Coves or Tasting Island Life.

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

Cruising the San Juan Islands Part 3 (East of Rosario Strait) (Recording)

$30

Seminar is $5 for Members of ABC; discount will be applied at checkout.

La Conner, Anacortes, Bellingham, Vendovi and Cypress Islands, Drayton  Harbor, and Point Roberts.

Weather, Currents, Rocks/Reefs to Avoid, & Fun Activities

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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