Tuition: $45
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Cruising in the Pacific Northwest is a dream for many boaters. Properly equipping your boat can add to the enjoyment and safety of the trip for you and your crew.
Mike Beemer and Mark Bunzel are northwest cruising experts in power and sail.
They regularly lead group flotilla trips to Alaska and other Northwest destinations. They also consult with cruisers on how to equip their boats for an entire season of cruising. Going as far north as Alaska does not require a big boat. Properly equipped, almost any boat can cruise in the Pacific Northwest, even to SE Alaska and back. We regularly advise cruisers on how to cruise in the Northwest, whether it is a 22 foot C-Dory or Cutwater, or a 70’ power or sailing yacht.
If your dream is to cruise the Pacific Northwest sign up for this class to learn more.
The topics covered will include:
Basic Boat Additions such as a bimini or a cockpit enclosure
Nav equipment such as chartplotters, tablets and pads and the best software
Communications equipment for cellular, satellite text and phone
Creature comforts such as ice makers and additional freezers for storage of the all of the salmon, crab and prawns you will catch
Anchoring gear such as new anchors, bridles, stern-ties
What tools and spares should you bring
How to prepare your boat
Having your dinghy system ready
What should you do to prepare
Preparing your crew and crew equipment
Cruising Guides and other helpful books
Developing your cruising itinerary - how your boat is equipped makes a difference.