The Mahina Offshore 3-day Virtual Cruising Seminar (174 presented since 1976 to over 11,000 sailors) and along with Skagit Valley College Cruisers College is the event to attend if you have aspirations of sailing offshore. Learn about important topics including marine diesel engines and systems, marine electrical systems, plus sail repair, canvas making, sewing and line splicing. Included in the seminar cost of $249 (was $229, increase due to expedited shipping) is a copy of the Offshore Cruising Companion, the 260-page textbook (retailing for $60). The reference material is needed as we will be assigning sections to study in between the live sessions, allowing you to ask questions. If you already own the Offshore Cruising Companion, purchase the $199 ticket. Each section will be recorded and available to participates for 1 week following the seminar.

Please note, the Offshore Cruising Companion will be needed for sure on Saturday, April 17th. If you are purchasing a ticket with shipping to a US address after April 12, 2021, the workbook may be delayed in arrival.

TUESDAY, April 13 5-7:30PM PST

• Introductions, Highlights and Inspirations to Offshore Sailing
• Boat Selection: Choosing the Right Boat with Pete McGonagle
• Getting Started: Transitioning to the Cruising Life
• Diesel Engine Essentials
• Fuel Systems: Changing Filters, priming, vacuum gauge
• Looking Ahead to Thursday

THURSDAY April 15 5-7:30PM PST

• Reflective Thinking: Q & A
• Priority Equipment: Outfitting with essential gear you really need
• Seamanship: Self-reliance, awareness and responsibility
• Weather and Passage Planning: Latest weather resources, storm avoidance and passage strategies
• Storm Survival Tactics: Details of specific tactics and when to use each
• Sails and Rigging: Sail wardrobe overview and avoiding rigging failures
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Looking Ahead to Saturday

SATURDAY , April 17 8 AM - 4:30 PM PST

• Coolest Cruising Destinations in the World: John and Amanda highlight their 45 years of cruising
• Reflective Thinking: Q & A
• Electrical Systems
• Optional Offshore Equipment: Cool gear that makes cruising easier and more comfortable
• Communications: Coastal and offshore options
• Engine Cooling Systems: Overview, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Cruising Medicine: Common problems, prevention, treatment and necessary supplies and training
• Anchoring: Equipment and six techniques for worldwide applications
• Galley Essentials: Organization, stowage, provisioning and meal planning
• Psychological Aspects: Keeping the Balance
• Cost of Cruising: Finances and Responsibility, Managing your finances
• Customs, Leaving your boat, Low impact cruising, Avoiding drama and leaving a clean wake

Join us after the seminar for a virtual social happy hour!