Once you have completed your Power Learn-n-Cruise course it is important to continue to practice your new skills so that they do not slip away. One of the best ways to do this is to charter, practicing and solidifying what you have learned before moving up to a larger boat or longer, more ambitious cruising goals. As graduates of the Power Learn-n-Cruise you’ll receive the following coupons. These coupons are designed to encourage you to take the next steps and may be combined!
You are now qualified to charter one of San Juan Yachting’s cruising powerboats. As a Preferred Charter Guest, you may take 5% Off the charter rate for any SJY boat, any season. If you charter the same boat for multiple consecutive weeks you'll receive 10% off the second week and 15% off the third week and beyond.
If you are chartering and feel you need a bit of a refresher or review, this coupon covers a half day (up to 4 hours) Refresher and Maneuvering. This private instruction, with one of our USCG Instructors, would take place on the first morning of your charter and is a great confidence booster. Taking advantage of this instruction offer does not mean you have to use the whole four hours...if you are feeling confident after a couple hours, you are welcome to return your instructor to the dock and begin your journey!
A guided flotilla is a great first step following your training. Advantages of joining a guided flotilla include camaraderie, skills “coaching” (if needed) and opportunities to meet fellow cruisers. It’s an ideal setting to gain confidence and familiarize yourself with new cruising grounds. In addition to safety and guidance (including anchoring and docking assistance) your flotilla leader provides history and naturalist briefings on each cruising area. Each day begins with a weather report, chart briefing and route review. When you charter a boat to join a flotilla this coupon will cover the full fee for most weeklong guided flotillas or can be used toward the flotilla fee for other/longer flotillas. Click here for our wide variety of guided flotilla opportunities.
Special Courses | Spring Guided Flotillas | Summer Guided Flotillas | Fall Guided Flotillas |
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Power Learn-n-Cruise | 10-Day Sunshine Coast | 7-Day Gulf Islands | 7-Day Gulf Islands |
Refresher & Maneuvering | 17-Day Desolation Sound | 7-Day Independence Celebration | 17-Day Desolation Sound |
Private Courses | 7-Day San Juan Islands | 10-Day End of Season Hoorah |