Owner Training
What Are Day Shapes?
What Are Day Shapes? Day Shapes are an important tool for marine navigation. But before we can discuss their function we must first review the basics. We all should know about red and green buoys, […]
Owner Training
Maintenance
Log Books – Paper, Computer or Cloud
Log Books are legal documents. Log Books are legal documents, at least they were when I was running commercial boats as a teenager servicing the Oil Field in South Louisiana. Waaaaaay back before GPS and […]
Maintenance
Buying A Boat That Needs A Little Work?
Buying A Boat That Needs A Little Work? Buying a boat that just needs a little work can be an adventure all in and of itself. Or, to put it bluntly, it can be a […]
Great Loop
New Training Videos From Ask Captain Chris on Vimeo
New Training Videos New Training videos from Ask Captain Chris are now available on Vimeo. Our Vimeo channel offers an online way to rent or purchase some great educational tips for new boaters. You will […]
Owner Training
No Boat Show Nearby? No Problem
No Boat Show Nearby? No Problem. Depending on your location and the boat of your dream’s location, Ask Captain Chris to help. Searching for the perfect boat creates a list of questions that we can […]
Owner Training
YouTube LIVE chat about Anchoring
YouTube LIVE chat April 4 at 7pm eastern Set your alarm for Saturday April 4, 2020 at 7pm eastern so you can join our YouTube LIVE chat about Anchoring. Captains Chris & Alyse AND Chris […]
Calendar of Events
Introduction to Boat Systems – October 30-31, 2020
From changing your own fuel filter to maintaining your shaft seals, Captain Chris will get you safely on your way…saving your $$ for marinas not mechanics! Come to our two-day seminar where the tropics begin […]
Calendar of Events
Cruising 101 FUNdamentals – October 23-24, 2020
If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help getting started then our Cruising 101 Seminar is your first adventure…Ask Captain Chris about Cruising FUNdamentals! This comprehensive seminar […]
Owner Training
NO LOITERING at the Bridge
NO LOITERING. Ever heard No Loitering regarding boating habits? We teach that important phrase when learning about close quarters maneuvering aboard your boat. NO LOITERING. When waiting to enter a lock or a drawbridge NO […]