Online course: Turn your cruising dream into a clear, step-by-step plan for getting started — even if you don’t yet own a boat or know how to sail.
The Uncertain Cruiser
Online course: A practical guide to help the Uncertain Partner and Enthusiastic Partner explore the potential joys and pitfalls of cruising life — dual track, one for each partner.
How to Learn and Map the Systems on Your New Boat
Learn and map the systems on your new boat with a systematized approach. Here’s a step-by- step method to learn each system.
How to Build Boating Experience for Insurance: A Realistic Path
You need experience to insure a cruising boat, and what counts is narrower than you’d think. Here’s the path that actually works.
Moving Aboard a Boat: How to Organize the Move
Everything you own has to go somewhere. Here’s the simple system that got it all to the right place the first time.
Too Much to Do Before You Cruise? Start Here
Drowning in the pre-cruise to-do list? Here’s the whole territory mapped out, so you can stop guessing and start moving.
How to Build Your Cruising Skill Set
Do you wonder how to build cruising skills? There are some great options out there. You can even start today.
Coast Guard Documentation, State Title, and State Registration for Boats
Title, registration, documentation: three words boaters mix up constantly. Here’s what each one actually means for your boat.
Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising
Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.
Taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class
Thinking of taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class? Here’s what one student found helpful about the experience.









