SVC Cruisers College

08/26/2026

🔧🚤 **CRUISERS COLLEGE | OCTOBER CLASS** 🚤🔧

**Outboard Motor Service, Repair & Maintenance**
with **Matt Mardesich**

Whether your outboard powers your dinghy or your fishing/cruising boat, proper maintenance is key to keeping it reliable and ready for the water!

Join Cruisers College for this **hands-on, one-day workshop** designed to help you understand the ins and outs of your outboard engine and build practical maintenance skills.

📅 **Saturday, October 17, 2026**
⏰ **9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**
📍 **SVC Marine Technology Center | Anacortes, WA**
👨‍🔧 **Instructor: Matt Mardesich**

Topics include:
🛢️ Oil changes
⛽ Fuel care & handling
🔧 Lower unit testing
💦 Water pump impeller replacement
⚡ Electrical systems
🛠️ Routine maintenance & tune-ups
❄️ Winterization

You’ll spend the day learning through **hands-on breakout labs**, building the skills and confidence to properly care for your outboard and keep it running reliably.

⚓ **Ready to get hands-on with your outboard? Register today!**
www.cruiserscollege.org

08/25/2026

🚤 **NEW BOATER COURSE | OCTOBER FREE CLASS!** ⚓

Ready to feel more confident behind the helm? Cruisers College is offering a **FREE New Boater Course** designed specifically for new boat owners! 🎉

📅 **Saturday, October 3, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
📍 **SVC Marine Technology Center | Anacortes, WA**
💰 **FREE — thanks to the support of our industry sponsors!**

The Pacific Northwest offers incredible boating opportunities, and this engaging course will give new boaters practical knowledge to help them navigate the waters **more safely and confidently.**

Topics include:
⚓ Anchoring fundamentals
📻 VHF radio operation & communication
🔋 Electrical & battery essentials
⛽ Fuel system basics & common issues
💧 Potable water systems
🗺️ Trip planning & favorite Pacific Northwest destinations
📸 Boating photography tips

Participants will also receive a **comprehensive resource guide** to take home and use as a reference for future adventures.

Whether you just bought your first boat or are getting ready to hit the water for the first time, this course is a great way to build your boating knowledge!

👉 **Class is FREE — register now!**
www.cruiserscollege.org

08/24/2026

🚤 **UPCOMING CRUISERS COLLEGE CLASS | SEPTEMBER 2026** ⚓

Interested in turning your passion for boats into professional skills? **SVC Cruisers College** is offering:

🔎 **Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft**
📅 **September 14 – November 13, 2026**
📍 Marine Tech Extension Classroom | Anacortes, WA

This in-depth course focuses on **condition and valuation surveys for vessels 65 feet or less** and is designed to provide essential knowledge and hands-on experience for those pursuing professional marine surveying.

Students will:
⚓ Learn essential marine surveying principles and inspection guidelines
🔧 Participate in practical case studies and lab exercises
🚤 Complete **three instructor-led surveys** during the course
📝 Complete **four independent surveys** after the course for instructor feedback
🎓 Build real-world skills and experience applicable to the marine surveying industry

Ready to take your marine career to the next level?

👉 Learn more and register
www.skagit.edu/continuing-community-education/cruisers-college/marine-survey-course

Launch your career in the marine industry with Skagit Valley College’s Marine Surveying course. Gain in-demand skills and certifications to perform vessel inspections, damage evaluations, and more.

08/22/2026

One Island One Ocean

08/12/2026

**Advance Your Marine Career with ABYC Certification at Cruisers College!** ⚓
Whether you're a marine technician, boatyard professional, student, or dedicated boat owner, Cruisers College's upcoming **ABYC Certification Courses** are your opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials and strengthen your technical skills.

Choose from:
⚓ **ABYC Standards Certification**
📅October 12th - 16th
🕛9am - 4pm
– An in-depth examination of the critical onboard systems that support the safe and reliable operation of recreational vessels, a core credential for professionals who design, install, or repair boat systems.

⚓ **ABYC Marine Systems Certification**
📅October 26th - 30th
🕛9am - 4pm
– Gain expertise in fuel, plumbing, ventilation, and other essential onboard systems.

⚓ **ABYC Marine Electrical Certification**
📅November 9th - 13th
🕛9am - 4pm
– Covering both DC and AC electrical theory as applied to marine environments, including power distribution, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, shore power systems, batteries, inverters, chargers, and corrosion-related electrical issues.

The instruction emphasizes a practical understanding of how systems function, how deficiencies are identified, and how compliance is evaluated.
Our courses follow the standards established by the American Boat & Yacht Council and combine expert instruction with hands-on learning at the
**Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Center** in Anacortes, Washington.
Whether you're looking to expand your skills, earn professional certifications, or advance your career in the marine industry, these courses are designed to help you succeed.

📍 **Location:** Cruisers College - SVC Marine Tech Extension
Anacortes Marina
2415 T Avenue, Suite #112
Anacortes, WA
📅 **Register today—space is limited!**
📧 [email protected]
📞 360-766-6282
🌐 www.cruiserscollege.org

08/12/2026

🌊 **Set Sail with Confidence!** ⚓

**Cruisers College** is excited to announce another **2-Day Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar**—a practical, hands-on learning experience led by experienced marine professionals.

Whether you're planning your first offshore passage or looking to sharpen your cruising skills, this seminar is packed with real-world knowledge to help you cruise safely and confidently.

📅 **November 7–8, 2026**

🎓 Learn from the experts at **Mahina Expeditions** and gain valuable insights into offshore passage planning, vessel preparation, safety, weather, navigation, and more.

📝 **Register today:** www.cruiserscollege.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/31/2026

**Advance Your Marine Career with ABYC Certification at Cruisers College!** ⚓
Whether you're a marine technician, boatyard professional, student, or dedicated boat owner, Cruisers College's upcoming **ABYC Certification Courses** are your opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials and strengthen your technical skills.

Choose from:
⚓ **ABYC Standards Certification**
📅October 12th - 16th
🕛9am - 4pm
– An in-depth examination of the critical onboard systems that support the safe and reliable operation of recreational vessels, a core credential for professionals who design, install, or repair boat systems.

⚓ **ABYC Marine Systems Certification**
📅October 26th - 30th
🕛9am - 4pm
– Gain expertise in fuel, plumbing, ventilation, and other essential onboard systems.

⚓ **ABYC Marine Electrical Certification**
📅November 9th - 13th
🕛9am - 4pm
– Covering both DC and AC electrical theory as applied to marine environments, including power distribution, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, shore power systems, batteries, inverters, chargers, and corrosion-related electrical issues.

The instruction emphasizes a practical understanding of how systems function, how deficiencies are identified, and how compliance is evaluated.
Our courses follow the standards established by the American Boat & Yacht Council and combine expert instruction with hands-on learning at the
**Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Center** in Anacortes, Washington.
Whether you're looking to expand your skills, earn professional certifications, or advance your career in the marine industry, these courses are designed to help you succeed.

📍 **Location:** Cruisers College - SVC Marine Tech Extension
Anacortes Marina
2415 T Avenue, Suite #112
Anacortes, WA
📅 **Register today—space is limited!**
📧 [email protected]
📞 360-766-6282
🌐 www.cruiserscollege.org

07/29/2026

ABYC In-Person study courses (Inc proctored exam).
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