Boaters University

We are excited to partner with Ritchie Navigation, the largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses based out of Pembroke, MA. They are the authors of our newest online course, Ready to Boat, which is dedicated to providing boaters of all experience levels with practical boating ...read more

The diesel engine is the beating heart of your vessel, whether you cruise under power or sail. Arguably, a good running engine is your most important single piece of safety gear. Diesel engines are economical, long-lived and reliable, yet there are a number of ways in which ...read more

An anchor isn’t just for passing the day or night away from the marina. It is a key piece of safety gear--something to keep you in one place when the engine fails or a contrary wind threatens to throw your boat on the rocks. This course is designed to teach how to anchor like a ...read more

The first thing to know is that “Weather 101, Basics” is a science course. It may be science, but that doesn’t mean that the principles of weather cannot be rendered using plain language. When veteran marine forecaster Chris Parker talks about the weight of atmosphere, he’ll ...read more

Nobody plans to meet with disaster at sea. However, planning ahead in case you do ever get into trouble can mean the difference between life and death, as Coast Guard rescue swimmer Mario Vittone explains in the online education video, “Safety & Rescue at Sea.” For details on ...read more