Remote Cruising Workshop
Dreaming of sailing your own boat off the beaten path?
The Remote Cruising Workshop
will help get you there
Join us in Alaska this autumn for eleven days of training in remote sailing techniques. Discover what it takes to "up your game" for the challenge of extremes in weather and remoteness, while we explore the beautiful glaciers and inlets in late season Alaska.
This is an ideal opportunity for people dreaming of sailing to the Antarctic, Arctic, Tierra del Fuego, South Island New Zealand, Alaska, Greenland, or tropical atolls. Whether you're in the high latitudes or the tropics, this workshop will prepare you to leave the marina, boat-yards, technicians, chandleries, and grocery stores far behind.
Hands on practice using shorelines, weather forecasting, and voyage planning.
Designing simple systems for electrics, plumbing, and navigation.
Workshop-type discussions to fine-tune your preparations.
This is also an ideal opportunity for a sea-trial if you are contemplating building a sister ship to Seal. (Several are currently under construction.)
Topics will include:
~ Boat choice
- materials
- rig type
- horsepower
~ Boat Preparation
- sails
- ground tackle
- shorelines
- system design
- communications
- weather information
- spares and equipment
- heating systems
~ Voyage Preparation
- provisioning
- first aid kits
- emergency equipment
- training programs
~ High Latitude Techniques
- weather forecasting
- repairs
- voyage planning
- anchoring/mooring options
- dinghy techniques
~ General Voyaging Concerns
- self-sufficiency
- responsible rubbish handling
- homeschooling (if there is interest)
Cost for 11 days on board: $6000. This includes everything once you are on board, including port fees, taxes, tuition, and food. We do not provide alcoholic beverages, although you are welcome to bring your own (we do ask that you not drink while we are underway).
Please contact us for more information.
