"I highly recommend the Advanced Cruising Course to anyone planning to do some serious cruising. We had the benefit of two excellent instructors (Martin Van Breems and Tom Claydon) who kept a close watch on all students as we entered and exited harbors throughout Long Island Sound, Massachusetts (Cuttyhunk and Cape Cod), and the islands north of Portland, Maine, including entry under sail and at night. We practiced docking and mooring, anchored under sail, and took advantage of the long cruise between Cape Cod and Maine to practice "man overboard" and reefing maneauvers. An afternoon spent going through the engine was particularly helpful, since we needed to bleed the fuel system after our arrival in Maine.

The timing was perfect, as I felt well-prepared to handle high winds, fog, and engine issues experienced on a subsequent sailing trip."    - John D.

"If you want an experience of a life time, you must take the Advanced Navigation Course. Martin conscientiously taught us what to do as a captain in numerous mock emergency situations when sailing. It's one thing to be taught at what if scenarios but to actually work through them in a mock emergency situation is an invaluable experience in best practices. I give this experience a five star rating!"    - Randy C.

"Great boats, great training, wonderful experience. Everything from piloting, navigation and sail trim to how to repair a marine head and sailing without an engine.

Certainly a big check on my bucket list."    - Ray C.

"The advanced cruising class for me was all about confidence in myself. While navigating the islands off of Maine, I navigated using visual queues rather than looking for buoys or other "electronic" tools. I realized that I was now more aware of my surroundings. The instructors were tuned into the needs of all students."    - Ken S.