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AB 101 Close‑Quarter Handling: Single Inboard Diesel — A Hands‑On Certification Clinic in Anacortes
A focused, instructor‑led powerboat handling course in Anacortes that teaches close‑quarter maneuvering, safety, line handling and culminates in AB 101 Single Engine certification.
AB 101 Close‑Quarter Handling: Single Inboard Diesel — A Hands‑On Certification Clinic in Anacortes.
Set against the waterways of Anacortes, this guided clinic places students at the throttle of a single inboard diesel for concentrated instruction in close‑quarter maneuvers, safety procedures and vessel systems—all delivered by expert instructors and evaluated through ongoing on‑water assessments and a final written exam.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Single Inboard Diesel, Hands‑On Time at the Helm
Students train aboard a single inboard diesel powerboat that serves as the classroom for mastering backing, standing turns, crosswind handling and close‑quarters technique.
Anacortes: A Perfect Training Ground
The local channels and sheltered passages around Anacortes provide varied angles of wind and current where students practice maneuvers and line handling under real conditions.
Expert Instruction and Continuous Evaluation
Instruction is intensive and practical: classroom theory and safety briefings are paired with on‑water coaching and ongoing evaluations that lead into a final written exam for certification.
What the day feels like
What the Clinic Feels Like
The course blends classroom briefing and vessel familiarization with a full day on the water where students cycle through practical drills—knotwork and line handling, maneuvers across wind angles and currents, backing and standing turns—while instructors observe and give immediate feedback as part of ongoing evaluations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this clinic is built for — and what it requires.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The clinic spans two days with daily hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Participants gather at the classroom at 3116 V Place, Anacortes, WA 98221 before the practical sessions.
The program includes a vessel familiarization and a pre‑departure checklist during the classroom session; students should be ready for hands‑on drills and the course’s assessments.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the AB 101 Single Inboard Powerboat Handling clinic?
The clinic is scheduled over two days, running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where and when do participants meet?
Participants meet at the classroom located at 3116 V Place, Anacortes, WA 98221 prior to the on‑water sessions.
What topics and skills are covered?
Instruction covers powerboat theory, safety briefings, vessel familiarization, line handling and knots, maneuvers in various wind angles, crosswinds and currents, backing and standing turns, plus communication and securing procedures.
Is there an exam or evaluation?
Yes—on‑the‑water evaluations occur throughout the clinic and there is a written test at the end; passing the assessments and exam is required to earn the AB 101 Single Engine certification.
What does the day‑to‑day itinerary look like?
Day one begins in the classroom with briefing and vessel familiarization; day two is spent on the water practicing maneuvers and completing the systems checklist and evaluations.
Who teaches the course?
The clinic is delivered by instructors associated with Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy.