SVC Cruisers College

10/01/2026

🔧🚤 **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

10/01/2026

⚓ **SVC CRUISERS COLLEGE CLASSES & EVENTS** ⚓
**October–November**

Fall is a great time to build your boating skills! 🚤 Whether you’re new to boating or looking to expand your knowledge, check out our upcoming **Cruisers College classes and events**.

📅 **October–November Schedule**
⚓ Hands-on learning
🛠️ Practical skills for boat owners
🌊 Learn from experienced marine professionals

**Register now and reserve your spot!**

👉 https://www.cruiserscollege.org

09/28/2026

🚤 **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!**

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

🚤 **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

09/25/2026

🚤 **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

09/25/2026

🚤 Still time to register!

✨ NEW to boating? ✨ Want to better understand your boat, boost your confidence, and enjoy the water safely?

Join us for this 😎FREE boating course at the Marine Technology Center in Anacortes! ⚓️

Only a few spots remain — registration is required.

📅 October 3
📍 Marine Technology Center, Anacortes

With 50+ years of marine training experience, Skagit Valley College is ready to help you get started!

👉 Register here:

https://www.campusce.net/skagit/course/course.aspx?C=329&pc=120&mc=0&sc=0

🚤 **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

08/27/2026

⛵ **CRUISERS COLLEGE | NOVEMBER 2026** ⚓

**Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop**

📅 **November 7–8, 2026**
⏰ **8:00 AM – 4:30 PM**
📍 **SVC Marine Technology Center | Anacortes, WA**

Ready to take your offshore cruising skills to the next level? 🌊 Join Cruisers College for this **two-day Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop**, combining the renowned Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar with hands-on training from Skagit Valley College’s Cruisers College instructors and marine professionals.

The workshop brings together practical instruction and real-world cruising experience, covering:

⚓ Offshore cruising & trip planning
🔧 Marine diesel engines & systems
⚡ Marine electrical systems
☀️ Solar & new battery technologies
🪢 Line splicing
🧵 Sail repair, canvas making & sewing
⛵ Boat selection & choosing the right boat
🌊 Extended Inside Passage cruising
🛠️ Essential boat maintenance

Participants will learn from experienced marine educators, professional mariners and accomplished offshore cruisers, including **Michael Beemer, Gio & Julie Cappelli, and Molly Howe**.

Located at **Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes**, the SVC Marine Technology Center is the perfect setting to prepare for cruising the San Juan Islands, Inside Passage, British Columbia, Alaska and beyond!

🌊 **Whether you're planning your first offshore adventure or looking to sharpen your cruising skills, this workshop is for you!**

👉 **Register today and get ready to cruise with confidence!**
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

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