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Close-quarters confidence: mastering 30–45' powerboats from Anacortes
An advanced, hands-on workshop that sharpens boat handling, systems management and emergency response to prepare you for multi-day powerboat cruising.
Close-quarters confidence: mastering 30–45' powerboats from Anacortes.
Based in Anacortes, AB 104 is an advanced-level powerboat workshop that builds on fundamental skills to ready students for multi-day cruising aboard larger powerboats. The curriculum emphasizes close-quarters maneuvering, systems management, weather interpretation and emergency procedures so you leave able to skipper a 30–45 foot vessel with greater control and confidence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Larger powerboats, real-world systems
This course focuses on operating and maintaining 30–45 foot powerboats, covering routine engine checks, battery and fuel procedures and galley safety so crews learn the systems that keep multi-day cruises running.
Close-quarters handling and docking
Expect sustained work on advanced boat handling: maneuvering in confined spaces, using spring lines and safe docking techniques to build precision and confidence when space is tight.
Prepared for multi-day cruising
Beyond individual maneuvers, the course integrates navigation in unfamiliar harbors, weather interpretation and emergency response so participants are prepared to manage a vessel and crew on overnight voyages.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
AB 104 is a focused, hands-on progression from basic boat handling to complex, practical scenarios: close-quarters maneuvering drills at the dock, systems checks and hands-on troubleshooting, then navigation and planning exercises aimed at multi-day cruising. Instruction emphasizes repeatable techniques—spring-line work, controlled power application and clear command—that translate directly to real cruising situations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is for—and who should wait to enroll.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshop runs out of Anacortes, Washington, and is delivered by Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy.
Advanced boat handling, systems management (engine, battery, fuel), galley safety, weather interpretation and navigation for multi-day cruising aboard 30–45 foot powerboats.
Course fee is listed as $1295.
This is a hands-on, advanced workshop—participants should arrive with basic powerboat experience and be prepared for practical drills and systems work; contact the operator for any specific personal gear requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the official title and cost of the course?
The workshop is titled 'AB 104- Advanced Close Quarter Powerboat Handling and Cruising' and is offered at $1295.
Where is the course based?
The program operates out of Anacortes, Washington, United States.
What boat sizes does AB 104 focus on?
The course prepares students to operate and cruise aboard powerboats between 30 and 45 feet.
What skills will I learn?
Students learn advanced handling in confined spaces, spring-line techniques, systems management (engine, battery and fuel), galley safety, weather interpretation, emergency response and navigation for multi-day cruises.
Who runs the workshop?
The course is run by Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy.
What will I be able to do after completing AB 104?
Graduates should be better prepared to skipper a larger vessel with confidence for multi-day cruising, able to manage onboard systems and respond to challenging situations.