Classroom + On-the-water
Powerboat Course

Starting at $950

2 Days | Classroom & On-The-Water View pricing

This popular course takes place over two consecutive days, where the 16-hour curriculum is taught in several alternating sessions - first in a classroom and then on a Boat! This hands-on training approach dominates the boring classroom-only or online styles other schools use.

As a US Powerboating course, you will earn your NASBLA & US Powerboating Certificates. These certifications give you the equivalent of a Boating License, which makes you eligible to rent & operate boats in all 50 States.

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a 25' or less powerboat and improve their boat-handling skills. In certain locations we also offer a Women Powerboat Handling and Youth Powerboat Handling.

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Training Types

Open (O)

$ 950

Individual / Participants: 1 - 4
Training on: Our Boat (if available)

For open training, participants register on a per person basis. These classes are for anyone who may not own their own boat but want to learn boat safety training.

Private (P)

$ 1,900

Group / Participants: 1 - 2
Training on: Your Boat

For private training, only one person registers for the course but up to 2 participants can be onboard (e.g. family member, friend, etc).

Private (P)

$ 2,200

Group / Participants: 1 - 4
Training on: Your Boat

For private training, only one person registers for the course but up to 4 participants can be onboard (e.g. family members).

*Note: There may be some instances why a trip may not take place at the scheduled date/time (e.g. weather conditions, participant rescheduling/cancellation...learn more).

Classroom Sessions

Starting and Safety
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts

Boating Equipment
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures

Navigation and Rules of Driving
Navigation rules of the road

Aids to Navigation and Environmental Regs
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations

Exam Review Session
Review for the Final Exam (separate session)

On-The-Water Sessions

On-The-Water (Deck Hand)
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures

Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers

On-The-Water (Deck Hand)
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue

Final Exam Skill

Certified Drivers License, Certified in all states!
Earn your boat insurance savings by taking boat safety on-water lessons.