On the Water

Boater education

Sundance hosts free boater safety seminars throughout the year at Sundance Marina and Harbor 1. Open to boaters of every experience level, each session covers practical, local knowledge for cruising the Columbia and Willamette rivers with confidence. No registration fee — just bring your questions.

Seminars run monthly. Dates, locations, and sign-ups live on our community calendar — or call (503) 438-3064 for the next session.

View the calendar

Seminar Series

Topics we cover through the year

Our monthly series rotates through the skills and seasonal know-how every Northwest boater can use.

Safety fundamentals & Oregon boating regulations

Cold-water survival & hypothermia awareness

Docking, knot-tying & line handling

Chart navigation, buoys & rules of the road

Engine, electrical & fuel systems

On-water boat handling (sign-up required)

River etiquette & high-season safety

Towing & trailer safety

Emergency preparedness & VHF radio

Weather forecasting & river conditions

Winterization & off-season care

Certification & Oregon Boater Education Card prep

Catch Up

Missed a seminar?

Many of our past sessions are recorded and posted to our YouTube channel — navigation, docking, cold-water survival, and more, on demand.

Watch on YouTube

Questions about a class?

Reach out and we'll help you find the right session or get you signed up.