All Boat Brands
Another Breed of Cat
We are dog people but recently we met a cat that really impressed us. While at TrawlerFest Anacortes, WA we were invited to sea trial the new Aspen C-100 Power Catamaran. Between seminars we snuck […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
Maintenance
Troubleshoot the Generator
Brand New Doesn’t Guarantee A Working Generator Recently I was with a client that just purchased a new boat to them with a brand-new generator. While doing systems training, we confirmed the sea cocks and […]
Cruisers
WRECKED! Cruising with Cats
Cruising with Cats Former clients and now dear friends shared this wonderful tip for those who are cruising with cats…or kittens. They call it WRECKED – Water Rescue Emergency Cat & Kitten Extraction Device – […]
Maintenance
Ask Captain Chris – About Your Below Deck Systems
Ask Captain Chris – About Temperature Guns and More Even after you own your boat you may need a little help with your onboard Below Deck Systems. In addition to joining us at a scheduled […]
Seminars
EMERGENCY LIFE RAFT DEMONSTRATION in Vero Beach FL
EMERGENCY LIFE RAFT DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1:00 PM The Vero Beach Power Squadron 301 Acacia Rd, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Ask Captain Chris for how you can join us for FREE!! 772-205-1859 You hear […]
Galley Recipes
Quick Fix for Paper Towels
Does that darned roll of paper towels unroll while your boat is underway? Look at this simple solution. Use a rubber band to “snap” it together. EAST PEASY! When cruising in rough seas the rolling […]
Newsletter
Boating Safely – Never Take Short Cuts
We LOVE hearing from you! We love it even more when you tell us about how you are boating safely with Captain Chris. Never take shortcuts… This Mainship 400 owner reaches out to let us […]
Maintenance
Seminars Help Prepare New Boat Owners – Ask Captain Chris
We love to hear from our former students. But we really enjoy hearing how our seminars help prepare new boat owners! An owner of an Albin trawler recently let us know how useful it was […]
Owner Training
Safe Navigation Is Easy When You Ask Captain Chris
Local Knowledge Is Important But… Safe Navigation is easy when you Ask Captain Chris. Some seasoned boaters have become comfortable in their local waters, having followed the crowd enough to know where to go. Local […]