Thinking of buying or chartering a Ranger Tug? Get off to the right start with hands on instruction with a Ranger Tug owner/captain.
(Updated 27-August-26)
Starting in 2026, I’m offering two hands on training opportunities in my 2019 Ranger Tug R-29 CB in the San Juan Islands area of the Pacific Northwest.
General Hands-On Training
One of the drawbacks of buying a used Ranger Tug or not being able to take advantage of factory training is that you often wind up with a new-to-you boat that you don’t know much about. I know exactly the position you’re in because I was there, too! And I can tell you firsthand that working with a captain who is unfamiliar with Ranger Tugs is not the best way to learn about yours.
Since buying my 2019 Ranger Tug R-29 CB in September 2022, I have taken it more than 10,000 nautical miles over 1200 hours of active cruising time in all kinds of conditions and all kinds of waterways. I know my boat inside and out and can help you learn all about yours.
Whether you’re brand new to boating or just new to your Ranger Tug — or maybe you’re thinking about buying a Ranger Tug and want to know more about them — I can help you be a smarter, safer boater. I’ll help you with your Classic R-27 (pre 2018 model year), R-29, or R-31. One day, two days, or several days on a cruise — we’ll do the amount of training you want or need.
Consult my calendar for upcoming availability.
2027 Spring Training
I’ve just opened my calendar for Spring Training in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest on my boat, Do It Now. Every training cruise is a custom experience designed to meet your needs. This is hands on training where you will do most of the driving, getting plenty of practice along the way.
Each cruise includes at least one night at a marina and the remaining nights at anchor, a mooring ball, or dock at a marine park. Destinations can include any combination of the following:
- Hiking and Peaceful Anchorage
- Sucia Island
- Cypress Island
- Stuart Island
- Jones Island
- Matia Island
- Vendovi Island (no overnight)
- Peaceful Anchorage
- Clark Island
- Lopez Island
- Shaw Island (Blind Bay)
- Village
- Friday Harbor
- Roche Harbor
- Lopez Island (Fisherman’s Bay Marina)
- East Sound (Orcas Island)
- Rosario (Orcas Island)
(Puget Sound training cruises are also possible. Get in touch to let me know what you’re thinking. I do not go into Canada on training cruises.)
All meals will be eaten on board except the marina night(s) where dinner is on your own.
Starting/Ending Point:
Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA
Open Dates:
April 17 – May 14, 2027
These are tentative dates and are subject to change. Click here for up-to-date availability.
Training cruise length:
Minimum of 3 days / 2 nights
Maximum of 6 days / 5 nights
Start/End Days:
Training cruises must begin on a Saturday and/or end on a Thursday.
Number of People:
Training cruises are for one or two people, double occupancy in the main berth. If two people, they will be required to share a bed. If you prefer not to sleep on the boat, arrangements can be made to spend each night at a port town with a marina and lodging. (This can also make it possible to train up to 4 people.)
Rates:
Training cruises on Do It Now are priced based on the number of days and people.
One person: $750/day
Two people: $950/day
Training On Your Boat
Of course, I can also do training anywhere in the U.S. or Canada on your Ranger Tug on most dates other than those that are already booked.
Get In Touch to Learn More!
Call or text me to learn more: 509-699-8044. If I don’t answer, leave a detailed message and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Let’s get this done!