Tuesday March 28th, 2023
4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
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HOW TO BUY AN OFFSHORE CRUISING BOAT

An online class about the ins and outs of boat buying and insurance in today’s market
2-Hour Live Session
On Demand Replay Available
Live Q&A
Both the new and used boat markets today pose their own challenges. Layer in obtaining boat insurance and the entire purchase process can become overwhelming. If you are thinking of purchasing a boat or even curious where to begin, this online class will give you the fundamental understanding of the boat buying process, things to consider, and what makes a boat right for your sailing style.
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HOW TO BUY AN OFFSHORE CRUISING BOAT - ONLINE CLASS

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ONLINE CLASS OVERVIEW

In this course you will learn what the current state of the boat market is, how to navigate the purchase process, and the experience needed to gain insurance in the ever changing times. Hear inside tips from industry experts on how to find the right boat for you. This class will walk you through selecting a yacht that is ideal for cruising and analyze current market examples of prices and trends. A detailed two-page checklist is included, and a 270-page textbook is available.

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ONLINE CLASS TOPICS

Selecting A Boat
Purchasing A Boat
The Ideal Cruising Boat
Boat Design
Boat Construction
Current Prices
Market Trends

YOUR HOST

John Neal

JOHN NEAL

John Neal’s 400,000 offshore miles include six Cape Horn roundings plus expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia, and Spitsbergen. Since 1976, John’s passion has been sharing his ocean cruising knowledge through 204 sail training expeditions aboard Mahina Tiare III, a Hallberg-Rassy 46 and various other yachts. John is author, co-author or contributing author of 17 books including Log of the Mahina. When John’s not at sea leading sail-training expeditions he teaches Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshops and offers boat purchase consultation services. Details on mahina.com

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This class is one of three online classes by John Neal. John will also deep dive into:

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ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION
Individual Class

$39

ASA Member Price

$29

3 Class Bundle

$99

ASA Member Price

$79

ON-DEMAND ACCESS

All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.

ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT

American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you're not a current member then you join or renew today!