Watch the Adventure!
Join Riley and Courtney aboard and see how their boating skills develop:
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What happens when Riley and Courtney, the adventurous couple behind the YouTube channel Ambition Strikes, step aboard a cruising yacht and learn to take the helm?
They recently joined Anacortes Yacht Charters for a hands-on liveaboard boating class—and filmed the experience from start to finish.
Their video offers a fun, firsthand look at what it is like to learn aboard a real charter yacht. Follow along as Riley and Courtney get familiar with the boat, practice essential skills and build confidence under the guidance of Captain Mitchell.
Of course, learning to operate a yacht is not just about studying procedures. It is about leaving the dock, making decisions, solving problems and experiencing that rewarding moment when a boat begins to feel a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting.
Along the way, Riley and Courtney cruise into the San Juan Islands, enjoy the scenery and put their growing skills to work in one of the most beautiful boating destinations in the world.
Learning Where It Matters Most
An AYC boating class places students aboard the type of yacht they may eventually charter or operate on their own. That means learning in a real boating environment rather than simply talking about what to do from a classroom chair.
Training may cover docking, maneuvering, navigation, onboard systems, safety procedures and the everyday skills involved in handling a cruising yacht.
It is practical, immersive and designed to help students become more comfortable making decisions at the helm.
For aspiring charter guests, a class can be the bridge between watching other people cruise and being ready to plan an adventure of their own. It can also be valuable for experienced boaters who want a refresher, are returning after time away or are preparing to step up to a larger vessel.
Your Turn at the Helm
Anacortes Yacht Charters offers power and sailing instruction for a range of experience levels. Options include liveaboard classes, private instruction, Class and Charter Bundle, and Cruise-N-Learn refreshers.
Whether your goal is to become a more confident boater, prepare for a bareboat charter or simply try something new, the right training can help turn “maybe someday” into a real plan.
Explore boating instruction with Anacortes Yacht Charters and start imagining where you might go once you are ready to take the helm.
Please note: Riley and Courtney participated in a specially arranged cruising itinerary. During a typical AYC class, participants return to Anacortes (the gateway to the San Juan Islands) each evening and stay aboard the charter boat, while the training captain leaves overnight and returns the following morning.