2026 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW SEMINARS

Find us and John Neal at the Seattle Boat Show January 30-February 2, 2026! These are the seminars we'll be presenting there:

Friday, January 30: Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar will be split into 4 separate segments this year. Registration is required and you may choose attend all or several. Register via Boat Show University.

Saturday, January 31 at 1pm: Preparing Your Sailboat for the Cruise of a Lifetime

Saturday, January 31 at 3:15pm: Secrets of Successful Cruising

Sunday, February 1 at 11am: How to Sail to Mexico and Back

Monday, February 2 at 4pm: Galley Essentials with Julie

Monday, February 2 at 5pm: What's in Our Toolbox and At-Sea Repair Kit?

SAILING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

ASA Online Class

January 22, 2026

From the beautiful San Juan Islands to rugged wilderness of Southeast Alaska, we're sharing as many of our tips and top highlights as we can squeeze into a single class session.

PREPARING YOUR BOAT FOR ADVENTURE

ASA Online Class

January 29, 2026

Learn what experienced offshore cruisers and marine professionals prioritize when it comes to selecting, refitting, and outfitting the boat that will take you across oceans.

CRUISERS UNIVERSITY CLASSES AT THE 2026 ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW

Course announcements and registration for Cruisers University at the Annapolis Boat Show will open in May 2026.

OFFSHORE CRUISING SEMINAR & HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Anacortes, WA

November 7-8, 2026

We are honored to be the new hosts of the renowned Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminar and Hands-On Workshop which our mentor John Neal bequeathed to us. In this weekend workshop you'll learn about marine diesel engines, marine electrical, hands-on sail repair, sewing, anchoring, storm tactics, and the costs of cruising. Guest presenters include a marine surveyor Aaron Bandstra and Port Townsend Sails head sailmaker Erica Georgakalis. Everything you need to know to go cruising comfortably! Update: John Neal will be returning from semi-retirement to co-present this seminar with us!

MARINE ELECTRICAL ESSENTIALS FOR CRUISERS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Anacortes, WA

November 14-15, 2026

Join us for a weekend of learning all things electrical. This course is mostly hands-on and designed for beginner and intermediate levels. You'll learn everything from what is electricity to how to use specialty tools. Your learning culminates with building a functional marine electrical circuit to industry standard and practicing professional troubleshooting techniques.