Cruisers College

Know-How to Keep Your Vessel Ship-Shape! Cruisers College Learn DIY techniques from the marine tech pros at SVC Cruiser’s College.

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Founded in 2016, Cruisers College was created to provide high-quality marine education  specifically for boat owners. Courses are taught in Skagit Valley College's marine technology center, offering opportunities for demonstrations and hands-on learning.

While the Skagit Valley College technical programs deliver excellent training for new marine technicians, their 12-week course format can be challenging for many boat owners to commit to. Cruisers College bridges this gap by delivering practical training designed in accessible one-day or weekend formats.

Cruisers College benefits both participants and the local community—bringing visitors to town while making productive use of specialized facilities and equipment that often sit idle on weekends.

Diesel Engine
D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting 

April 25 – 26, 2026. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A full weekend course about your diesel propulsion engine. Having your Diesel engine fail while underway can ruin your day. Worse, it could put you and your crew in a dangerous position. In general, marine diesel engines are incredibly reliable. Most engine problems are due to fuel issues or keeping the engine cool. Using the Marine Tech Centers diesel engine lab, we will work with live diesel engines running where you can walk around the engine and see the different systems. You can look at the injectors and even learn to bleed the engine before starting.

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Sewing Machine, Sailrite

Marine Canvas for Cruisers

April 25 – 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Boat Canvas Bootcamp
Having quality canvas aboard your boat helps to protect your investment and make your time on the water as safe and enjoyable as possible. Professionally made marine canvas can be expensive, however, and many canvas shops have long waiting lists.
 
If you are interested in making or repairing your boat’s canvas, join us for a 1½ day class aimed at orienting you on the tools and techniques needed to produce and repair quality marine canvas for your boat.

 

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Marine Technology Center
1606 R Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221

Phone: 360.766.6282