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September 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals

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September 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals – New Class Added Where did this year go? Times a-wastin’! We’ve filled up all our 2022 seminar registrations this year so it’s time to add a few new dates: […]

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Look Under The Hood (or Know what’s wrong with your boat under the Engine Hatch)

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Look under the hood. That’s what your Dad always said. If you have a problem, look under the hood to see what is not running right. Your engine room hatch is your boat’s hood…figuratively speaking […]

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Ask Captain Chris to Help Preview Your Dream Boat

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Let Us Preview Your Dream Boat…FIRST As a career Captain and Training Coach, Captain Chris offers many different services. We can help preview your dream boat online or in-person. Stick around, read further, look carefully […]

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Classic Hatteras Rebuild

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What’s Old Is New Again What do you do with an older Classic Hatteras Sportfishing boat? Rebuild it of course. These beautiful older boats are considered battleships on the rough ocean seas and have classic […]

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November 1-2, 2021 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida on MONDAY November 1 & TUESDAY November 2, 2021 for our two day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems Maintained By YOU The Boat Owner. Optional Boatyard Tour before class […]

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October 11 & 12, 2021 Introduction to Boat Systems

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida on MONDAY October 11 & TUESDAY October 12, 2021 for our two day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems Maintained By YOU The Boat Owner. Optional Boatyard Tour before class […]

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September 24/25, 2021 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals

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Join us and Ask Captain Chris at an IN-PERSON seminar- Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25, 2021 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn everything you need to know before you go…cruising! […]

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Size Matters – Is There A Cure For 10 foot-itis?

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Thanks to Waterway Guide for allowing us to share our article with you. Ask Captain Chris about how to treat 10 foot-itis and learn how to become more confident aboard your larger boat. Ask Captain […]

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July Cruising 101 FUNdamentals!

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Hooray! We can travel again so come on down to the Sunshine State and Ask Captain Chris at an IN-PERSON seminar- July 23 & 24, 2021 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn […]

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