BUILD CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER

BoatClass is a comprehensive on-water training program designed to provide expert instruction in a safe and fun environment. Our classes focus on boating safety and maneuvering skills for beginners and experienced boaters alike.

What is BoatClass?

3-HOURS On-water course options for beginners. Refresher courses are also available for more experienced boaters.

WORRY-FREE Led by a Certified United States Coast Guard Captain or equivalent BoatClass authorized training captain.

ON-WATER Safe training experience where you do most of the driving.

The BoatClass Course

BoatClass teaches introductory boating skills including boat engine control, boat operation and handling, rules of the road, docking, etc.



• Leaving the Dock - Boat Engine Controls and Operation Shifting and throttle control, turning drills, stopping drills, backing into open water
  
  
• Initial Operation of the Boat 360 degree – 720 degree turning in open water, pivot turn in open water, both directions, intermittent power vs idle power speed, managing momentum with cadence, docking drills
  
  
• Rules of the Road Use of channel markers, crossing wakes and waves, right of way applications, speed zone adjustments
  
  
• Return to the Marina Additional docking, docking bow first in a slip, pivot turn in close quarters, approaching a gas dock, return to slip