Michael Beemer is the department chair for Skagit Valley College’s marine maintenance and repair program. Michael has been presenting and teaching professionally for over 20 years and holds a master’s degree in education. At the college he teaches all the systems courses, including ABYC certifications. He has cruised extensively from Anacortes to southeast Alaska for many years on their motor-sailor. In the cruising community, Michael is well known as “The Boat Doctor” who can diagnose and fix almost anything on a vessel. Some of the many topics he has done include: diesel engines, electrical systems, solar, new battery technologies, extended inside passage cruising, and more. He has a passion for all things on the water and sharing knowledge to help encourage others to get out and enjoy our resources.