Education

Rent on Demand, Buy on Demand and DVDs

Boat selection, operation techniques including docking, locking and anchoring are just a few of the many terrific topics included in our video training series. Each episode can help the novice  or seasoned boater become a more confident cruiser. Captain Chris’s training Videos will make a great gift. Click on each title to learn what’s included.

Learn how to glance at a chart and see the important information. Red Right Rising instead of Red Right Returning for using the Nun Buoys and Day Markers and Beacons. Learn how to plan your cruise for a weekend, vacation or the entire Great Loop.
April 19, 2022

Navigation Made Easy

Most times when your diesel engine struggles and does not achieve full RPM the fuel filter may be dirty. Instead of calling for a mechanic, you can do it yourself!
August 27, 2020

Diesel fuel filters are easy to maintain

Do you want to start Living the Dream aboard your own boat? Many of you may not have any boating experience but that's OK! Maybe you have owned smaller boats and want to move up!
January 8, 2019

Finding the Perfect Boat

Discover simple techniques to take the stress out of docking with easy to understand maneuvers & split screen views of controls at the helm and dockside.
January 8, 2019

Anchoring with Confidence

Prep for your cruising adventure with extensive maintenance review– Volvos, genset, PODs, air conditioning & other systems. Finish with some docking practice.
June 12, 2020

Formula 40 Performance Cruiser

Take a comprehensive engine room tour - twin John Deere diesels, genset, active fin stabilizers & a sea chest. Learn about the fuel distribution system & more.
June 12, 2020

DeFever 49 Engine Room Tour

Before starting on this training delivery our goal is to learn the systems aboard then dock & anchor skills in the Ortega River. Each day is a new adventure.
June 12, 2020

Endeavour 44 Power Catamaran Training

Captain Chris introduces the new owner to fog, and other hinderances to navigation such as a sunken sailboat, drawbridges, strong cross currents & more.
June 12, 2020

Kadey Krogen Trawler Training Delivery Part 1

Create gourmet meals in your own galley with our tips and tricks
October 10, 2020

Galley Tips

Ask Captain Chris how to contact the lock, enter and secure the boat using different lock designs and mooring styles, how to Lock Through with confidence!
January 7, 2019

Locking Through with Confidence

The second part of this training trip takes us through the Georgia sounds and emphasizes the importance of DIY when things break down like the bow thruster.
June 12, 2020

Kadey Krogen Trawler Training Delivery Part 2

Our journey brings us back to the TN River & 2 more locks on our last day of this training delivery to Chattanooga & our new home port. More docking practice.
August 9, 2019

Cruising Goose Pond AL to Chattanooga TN

Learn easy to understand docking maneuvers with split screen views including controls at the helm and dockside landing. You will discover simple techniques to take the stress out of docking.
January 2, 2019

Docking with Confidence

Perfect for 1st timers as we lock through with a 43-foot cruising boat – call on the VHF, secure to the bollard & then exit the lock. Bonus engine room video!
August 9, 2019

Clifton, TN to Joe Wheeler Lock and Marina

This Formula 40 Performance Cruiser is cruising the Treasure Coast, a popular boating area in Florida. Watch as we navigate the St Lucie Lock & Roosevelt Drawbridge
August 26, 2020

Formula 40 PC Cruises the ICW

Ride along on this 43 foot twin diesel Carver on the 2nd leg of our training trip on the inland rivers. Sharpen your navigation & DIY skills as we cruise.
August 9, 2019

Cruising Joe Wheeler State Park to Goose Pond

There is more to navigating through a drawbridge than most boaters realize. Let Captain Chris show you many different types of bridges and how each many effect your cruising.
January 8, 2019

Bridges with Confidence