Planning Your Boating Cruise

An overview of nearly everything you need to know for a weekend or even months on the water. Planning a trip, navigating, weather, going outside the US, emergencies, and more.

Weather can make or break a day on the water. Learn how to be weather wise by understanding the basic science of meteorology, plus internet resources, weather apps and more.

An advanced seminar that goes beyond the basics into the science of weather. Learn about the dynamics of storms using such tools as Skew-T plots, sounding data, and weather radar

Choosing types of line for your boat, tying the boat to a dock, knowing which lines and knots to use in various situations, plus choosing and tying the ten most useful knots.

Handling a boat in a variety of situations…getting on plane, trimming the boat, dealing with rough water, understanding what you can control versus what nature throws at you.