Cruise With Confidence: The Complete Guide to Cruising under Power and Sail

When you’re ready to expand your boating horizons beyond day trips, you’re a cruiser! From an overnighter to a nearby marina or a quiet anchorage to an ocean crossing to a foreign land,

Cruise With Confidence is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you plan, prepare, and enjoy the trip.

You’ll learn how to choose the right boat, understand propulsion and electrical systems, and master onboard essentials like electronics, navigation, and communications. From the big picture to practical tips, you’ll develop skills in safety, security, anchoring, and seamanship. Whether under power or sail, you’ll gain confidence to handle emergencies, understand weather, and keep your crew comfortable and happy.

From provisioning and meal planning to chartering and crossing borders, you’ll finish this course ready to chart your own course — calm, capable, and confident at the helm.

Boat Operator Certification
This course is required for the Boat Operator Certification level of Advanced Coastal Navigator (ACN).